If the creditor continues to attempt to collect a debt after the bankruptcy is filed, the creditor may be in violation of the automatic stay. If you have an attorney, you should immediately notify him or her of the creditor’s collection efforts.  If you are not represented, you may provide notice to the creditor that you have filed bankruptcy including documents such as the bankruptcy petition and Notice of Filing; these documents may assist the creditor in determining your status as a debtor in bankruptcy who may be protected by the automatic stay.  If the creditor continues an attempt to collect, you may be entitled to take legal action against the creditor.  Any such legal action brought against the creditor may be complex and will normally require representation by a qualified bankruptcy attorney.