By Kurt O'Keefe, Attorney at Law
closeAuthor: Kurt O'Keefe, Attorney at Law
Name: Kurt O'Keefe Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: koklaw@gmail.com
Site: http://www.koklaw.com
About: graduated University of Michigan, cum laude, 1976
Wayne State University Law School, 1979
Michigan state chair, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
member, American Bankruptcy Institute
member, pro bono panel, Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court
Admitted to practice, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of CertificationSee Authors Posts (78) on Aug 6, 2007 in General Bankruptcy Information | 2 Comments
The August 6, 2007 issue of Barron’s has an excellent article on an insurer of the sub-prime mortgage market and its CDOs, (collateralized debt obligations).
ACA Capital Holdings is on the line for 61 billion dollars of guaranteed commercial debt, up from 14.6 billion in 2005.
The company’s shareholder net worth is 326 million dollars.
Bear Stearns, of [...]
By Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law
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Name: Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law
Email: danawilkinson@danawilkinsonlaw.com
Site: http://www.danawilkinsonlaw.com
About: My name is Däna (pronounced “Donna”) Wilkinson, and I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer for 20 years. I went to law school at the University of South Carolina, worked for two bankruptcy judges, and practiced for a number of years with bankruptcy boutique firms. In fact, I’ve never practiced any other kind of law.
I’m certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the South Carolina Supreme Court, which means that I’ve taken and passed a proficiency examination on bankruptcy law, devoted my practice primarily to bankruptcy for a number of years, and have continued to take classes on bankruptcy law and related issues.
In 1998 I opened my own practice, focused on representing ordinary people who find themselves overwhelmed by debt. I enjoy the work, and I like the freedom of being my own boss. One benefit is that I can focus on the needs of my clients, and craft an approach that is based on what is important to them. I don’t have a “one size fits all” mentality about what is best for my clients. My goal is to advise my clients of the options they have to deal with their financial difficulties, and whenever possible help them make a fresh start.See Authors Posts (89) on Aug 6, 2007 in Financial Resources on the Web, Foreclosure Issues, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
Businessweek.com has a story today about another factor contributing to higher foreclosure rates: the large builder as mortgage lender. As homebuilders have become large publicly-traded companies, they have access to larger pools of cash, and have used that cash to provide financing to induce people to buy their homes. Since Wall Street can [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (B.A. 1977) and Drake University School of Law (J.D. 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr.Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclsoures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Conencticut Courts in foreclousure cases.
Since 1980, Mr. Melchionne has focused his practice in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, workouts and foreclosure defense in distressed real estate markets, real estate transactions, condominium law, commercial litigation, business organizations and probate. Prior to opening his office in 1990, Mr. Melchionne was the Vice President of the Waterbury Credit Bureau and was associated with Grady & Riley in Waterbury, Connecticut and DiPietro, Kantrovitz & Brownstein, P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut. From 1990-1998, Mr. Melchionne was of counsel to Bender & Anderson handling that firm's complex litigation and trials. In addition to his practice, Mr. Melchionne was an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Banking and Teikyo Post University teaching bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and consumer law. Mr. Melchionne also advised the Corporation Counsel's office for the City of Waterbury on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and mentored junior attorneys in that office.
Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acts as liasion between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (69) on Aug 6, 2007 in Bankruptcy Cases of Interest, Connecticut, Foreclosure Issues, General Bankruptcy Information, Mortgages | 0 Comments
American Home Mortgage Corp. of New York filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy relief in Delaware today deepening the housing market depression. The Wall Street Journal has amassed a list of the collapsed companies who have either filed for bankruptcy, gone out of business or have been acquired by other companies. In [...]
By Kurt O'Keefe, Attorney at LawcloseAuthor: Kurt O'Keefe, Attorney at Law
Name: Kurt O'Keefe Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: koklaw@gmail.com
Site: http://www.koklaw.com
About: graduated University of Michigan, cum laude, 1976
Wayne State University Law School, 1979
Michigan state chair, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
member, American Bankruptcy Institute
member, pro bono panel, Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court
Admitted to practice, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of CertificationSee Authors Posts (78) on Aug 6, 2007 in General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
Yet another report on the increasing percentage of elderly Americans filing bankruptcy here.
Large uninsured medical costs are frequently given as a reason for Chapter 7 filings among people over age 55.
I see other factors.
Often, helping children, and grandchildren, who frequently have been affected by substance abuse issues. That is, daughter marries alcoholic, not enough [...]
By Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: ndinstl@gmail.com
Site: http://www.abankruptcylawyer.net/
About: Andy Miofsky is a consumer bankruptcy lawyer representing debtors in the Southern District Court of Illinois. He has filed suit on behalf of his clients against some of the largest banks in this country.See Authors Posts (96) on Aug 6, 2007 in Bankruptcy Cases of Interest, Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Benefits of Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Issues, General Bankruptcy Information, Illinois | 0 Comments
Bankruptcy courts defer jurisdiction over real estate redemption to state law. In Illinois, the Mortgage Foreclosure Act found at 735 ILCS 5/ et seq recognizes a statutory right of redemption until the expiration of the later of 3 months after the date of judgment of foreclosure; or 7 months from the date of service of [...]
By Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: ndinstl@gmail.com
Site: http://www.abankruptcylawyer.net/
About: Andy Miofsky is a consumer bankruptcy lawyer representing debtors in the Southern District Court of Illinois. He has filed suit on behalf of his clients against some of the largest banks in this country.See Authors Posts (96) on Aug 6, 2007 in Bankruptcy Cases of Interest, Debt Collector Abuses, Foreclosure Issues, General Bankruptcy Information, Illinois, Lawyer to Lawyer, Massachusetts, Mortgages | 0 Comments
Massachusetts debtors no longer pay real estate property inspection fees to Ameriquest, says Chief Judge Henry J. Boroff. In a ruling announced from the bench in the case of In re Cindy Darlene Waring, 06-40604, Judge Boroff said Ameriquest would no longer seek reimbursement of such fees. Judge Boroff made this [...]
