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 Mar 5, 2008 in Connecticut | 0 Comments
The United States Trustee’s Office for operations in Connecticut has moved from its previous location at One Century Tower on 265 Church Street, New Haven to 150 Court Street in the Giamo Federal Building. Bankruptcy examinations for the New Haven and Bridgeport courts have also [...]
By Cathy Moran, California bankruptcy lawyer
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Name: Cathy Moran, California bankruptcy lawyer
Email: cathymoran@gmail.com
Site: http://www.moranlaw.net
About: I'm a certified specialist in bankruptcy law (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years. My proudest professional accomplishment is authorship of Bankruptcy in Brief at www.moranlaw.net, perhaps the web's most comprehensive web site on bankruptcy basics.See Authors Posts (119) on Mar 5, 2008 in California, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information | 1 Comment
I’m a fan of Chapter 13 and each time I pitch 13 to a client, I need to explain that though it is called a “repayment plan”, you’re likely repay only a fraction of your debt.
Here’s how your lawyer determines just how much you have to pay to the trustee for the life of your [...]
By Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: ndinstl@charter.net
Site: http://www.abankruptcylawyer.net/
About: Andy Miofsky [618/931-1313] is a consumer rights lawyer from Granite City Illinois representing debtors in bankruptcy throughout the Central and the Southern District of Illinois since 1979. He has filed suit for his clients against some of the largest banks and debt collectors in this country. He teachers consumers to fight back against debt collection violations and rewards them with settlement checks for their damages.See Authors Posts (96) on Mar 5, 2008 in Foreclosure Issues, Illinois, Mortgages | 0 Comments
There was a Judge, a Federal Reserve Chairman and a lawyer, each pondering why the mortgage mess keeps dragging down the overall market economy. The Judge could not believe banks would not rewrite loans for a small loss to avoid taking a bigger loss in foreclosure. The Fed Chairman publicly encouraged banks to [...]
By Craig Andresen, Attorney at Law
closeAuthor: Craig Andresen, Attorney at Law
Name: Craig Andresen, Attorney at Law
Email: craig@cwalaw.com
Site: http://www.cwalaw.com
About: Helping consumers in every county in Minnesota since 1987. Call (952) 831-1995, or visit my website, to set up an initial consultation and learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (71) on Mar 5, 2008 in Discharge, What Can and Cannot Be Forgiven, Featured, General Bankruptcy Information, Student Loans | 1 Comment
It is well known that student loans can’t usually be discharged in a bankruptcy case. What is not well known is why, and what you might be able to do about it.
Section 523(a)(8) of the bankruptcy code says that student loans cannot be discharged in either chapter 7 or chapter 13, unless repaying the student [...]
