A New Breed of Attorney? Little known fact: you don’t actually need to meet with your bankruptcy attorney in order to file a case. All aspects of a bankruptcy case can theoretically be handled by email, over the phone and via the U.S. mail. In today’s fast paced world, there are a growing number of [...]
Questions to Ask Before Deciding on Bankruptcy
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Experienced Chicago bankruptcy attorney, Lorraine Greenberg formulated a series of questions to ask yourself when deciding whether you need to file for bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy is an important decision, with both positive and negative ramifications. Use the questions below as a way to start the difficult conversation and ultimately answer the question: Do I [...]
Googling Bankruptcy Attorneys? Give Pages 2, 3 and 4 a Chance…
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22,000 people per month search the term “Bankruptcy New York” on Google When searching for just about anything, Google is often the first place people turn. The search for bankruptcy attorneys is no exception. A staggering 22,000 people per month search the term “Bankruptcy New York” on Google. Bankruptcy blogs are all the rage. After all, [...]
Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney Discusses Recent Supreme Court Decision: When Good Financial Advice is Poor Bankruptcy Planning
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A recent US Supreme Court Ruling in the Ransom case, showed that 8 of our 9 Supreme Court Judges lack the common financial sense to reward good financial planning through our bankruptcy laws. Specifically, the United States Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 that the vehicle ownership expenses allowed under bankruptcy laws are only available to [...]
What Happens to My Property if I File for Bankruptcy?
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When it comes time to consider filing bankruptcy, clients are always concerned about whether they will lose their property. The answer depends on the type of bankruptcy they file, and the type of property they have. Under the bankruptcy code, the filing of a bankruptcy case creates an “estate” which is comprised of all of [...]
Choosing a Bankruptcy Lawyer: Eight Questions to Ask Before Signing the Fee Agreement
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How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Attorney So you’re drowning in debt and you need help. You know you need to hire a bankruptcy lawyer but which one to choose? How can you find a good attorney? The sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. Especially with the economy in a prolonged downturn, bankruptcy lawyers [...]
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