Archive for December, 2008
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 (143) on Dec 30, 2008 in General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
With holiday sales down for most retailers, the media is full of reports of possible Chapter 11 filings, or even liquidations. So what happens with those Chapter 11 reorganizations, and why not just liquidate?
There are many possible benefits for any business, whether a big box, or a mom-and-pop store. Debt, including payments to be made [...]
By Jonathan Ginsberg, Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Jonathan Ginsberg, Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: jcg@glolaw.com
Site: http://www.atlanta-bankruptcy-attorney.com
About: I represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases filed in the Northern District of Georgia, which includes Atlanta, Newnan, Gainesville and Rome. I publish several informative web sites, including www.atlanta-bankruptcy-attorney.com and an Atlanta bankruptcy blog, www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog. Please mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (186) on Dec 30, 2008 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, General Bankruptcy Information, Your Bankruptcy Attorney & You | 0 Comments
A few days ago, I posted on this blog an article entitled “Should I Prepare and File my Chapter 7 Without an Attorney?“ In this post, I responded to an email inquiry from a reader of my Atlanta bankruptcy blog who wanted information about filing pro se.
As you might imagine, I get a lot of [...]
By Peter Orville, Attorney at Law
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Name: Peter Orville, Attorney at Law
Email: porville1@stny.rr.com
Site: http://www.peterorville.com
About: Helping consumers in the following counties of the Northern District of New York: Broome; Chenango; Cortland; Delaware; Onondaga; Otsego; Tioga; and Tompkins.
Call (607)770-1007 to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Or visit my website at www.peterorville.com
Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (151) on Dec 30, 2008 in Featured, Medical Bills, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The following are some resolutions for those of us in debt. Each one is linked to an article found on the pages of www.debtlawnetwork.com, www.creditlawnetwork.com, www.mortgagelawnetwork.com, or www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com.
1. Don’t gamble http://www.debtlawnetwork.com/gambling-doesnt-solve-debt-problems/
2. Don’t sign up with a “Debt Settlement” company http://www.debtlawnetwork.com/handling-debt-collectors-be-careful-when-choosing-a-debt-
3. Don’t shop on QVC http://www.debtlawnetwork.com/qvc-equals-debt-not-friendship/
4. Manage your time well, especially if you are jobless [...]
By Peter Orville, Attorney at LawcloseAuthor: Peter Orville, Attorney at Law
Name: Peter Orville, Attorney at Law
Email: porville1@stny.rr.com
Site: http://www.peterorville.com
About: Helping consumers in the following counties of the Northern District of New York: Broome; Chenango; Cortland; Delaware; Onondaga; Otsego; Tioga; and Tompkins.
Call (607)770-1007 to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Or visit my website at www.peterorville.com
Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (151) on Dec 30, 2008 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information, Your Bankruptcy Attorney & You | 1 Comment
Seeing a good bankruptcy attorney is not the same as filing bankruptcy. Getting the advice and counsel of a knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer is getting yourself a fresh and experienced set of eyes to review with you the specifics of your unique situation. Most good bankruptcy lawyers would rather tell you why bankruptcy is not for [...]
By Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
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Name: Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
Email: wjsherk@alum.wustl.edu
Site: http://www.stlbankruptcy.com
About: I have been a bankruptcy attorney since 1989. Our firm represents consumers filing bankruptcy almost exclusively. My partner and I have each represented bankruptcy trustees as well as creditors. If you live in Eastern Missouri, visit our website, send an e-mail or give us a call (314) 781-3400. Please mention Bankruptcy Law Network.See Authors Posts (151) on Dec 30, 2008 in Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Sometimes, science seems to exist to prove the perfectly obvious. For example, this year science delivered the amazing new discovery that people spend more with credit cards than they do with cash. Well, stop the presses!
Actually though, it’s important to keep in mind. As LiveScience reported this year, we have trouble thinking of more abstract [...]
By Wendell Sherk, Missouri AttorneycloseAuthor: Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
Name: Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
Email: wjsherk@alum.wustl.edu
Site: http://www.stlbankruptcy.com
About: I have been a bankruptcy attorney since 1989. Our firm represents consumers filing bankruptcy almost exclusively. My partner and I have each represented bankruptcy trustees as well as creditors. If you live in Eastern Missouri, visit our website, send an e-mail or give us a call (314) 781-3400. Please mention Bankruptcy Law Network.See Authors Posts (151) on Dec 30, 2008 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Marriage and Debt | 0 Comments
Married couples can file a “joint” bankruptcy under any chapter of the law in which an individual can also file. But what if the marriage doesn’t work out? Do they have to stay in their case together?
Virtually every court concludes they don’t. In such cases the court would allow the two parties to the case [...]
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: Solo practitioner, 29 years in practice, certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification, Michigan State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, over 150 members, Martindale-Hubble av rated (highest rating), lecturer for National Business Institute and NACBA in Michigan, Illinois, California, LouisiannaSee Authors Posts (95) on Dec 29, 2008 in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed bankruptcy Judge Rhodes ruling on getting a Chapter 13 discharge.
There is no discharge for a Chapter 13 case filed within 4 years of a prior Chapter 7 case, per 11 USC 1328(f).
The bankruptcy court had held the 4 years ran from the date of the discharge, not [...]
By Michael G. Doan, San Diego Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Michael G. Doan, San Diego Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Michael Doan
Email: mike@doanlaw.com
Site: http://www.doanlaw.com
About: Helping consumers in the following counties of California: San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Ventura. Call (800) 380-DOAN or visit my website at doanlaw.com to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.
San Diego Bankruptcy Attorney Michael G. Doan graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Accountancy, earning departmental honors. He then entered California Western School of Law, earning his Jurist Doctorate.
Michael is admitted to the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, as well as the San Diego County Bar Association and the North County Bar Association.
Other professional affiliations include:
National Bankruptcy Institute
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
American Bankruptcy Institute
North County Attorney Referral Service
and The San Diego County Attorney Referral Service
Michael is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of California, all Federal Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and all Federal District Courts in the Southern and Central Districts of California.
He is a skilled Bankruptcy attorney with twelve years experience practicing in the fields of real estate, bankruptcy, personal injury, estate planning, contracts, worker's compensation, and tax and debt negotiation.
He is also a licensed Mortgage Broker and Realtor with membership in the San Diego Association of Realtors and President of a full-service real estate company, First Platinum Properties.
Currently, Michael is concentrating his practice solely in Bankruptcy Law and is a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, one of only eight such attorneys in all of California.
To date, he has filed over 5,000 consumer bankruptcy cases. He has also has been published in both the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.
Mr. Doan also practices bankruptcy on the cutting edge, being the first attorney in the Southern District of California to file the first Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy under the new Bankruptcy Laws.
Michael G. Doan has successfully completed The American Board of Certification requirements for national certification in consumer bankruptcy law.
To become certified, Southern California Bankruptcy Attorney Micheal G. Doan satisfied the following requirements:
Full time practice of law for at least five years
Documented involvement in consumer bankruptcy by providing information on cases practiced
Demonstrated commitment to continuing legal education by earning at least 60 hours of bankruptcy education in the past three years
Passed an extensive, day-long written examination covering consumer bankruptcy issues
The American Board of Certification is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public and improving the quality of the bankruptcy bar. The rigorous certification standards are designed to encourage bankruptcy practitioners to strive toward excellence and to recognize those attorneys who are experts in the bankruptcy field. The certification program is accredited by the American Bar Association.
The American Board of Certification is co-sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America. The ABC Board of Directors consists of many of the nation's finest bankruptcy and creditors' rights lawyers, former judges, and law professors.
mike@doanlaw.com
2850 Pio Pico Drive, Suite D
Carlsbad, CA 92008
phone: 760.450.3333
fax: 760.720.6082
(800) 380-DOAN
www.doanlaw.comSee Authors Posts (123) on Dec 29, 2008 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debts Not Dischargeable, Discharge of Debt, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
Maybe. It all depends upon the nature of the debt, and whether the creditor/victim files an action in the bankruptcy court prior to the claims bar date. There are essentially two separate bankruptcy statutes that concern non-dischargeability of drunk driving debts.
By Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: gipsonk@gmail.com
Site: http://www.kevingipson.com
About: Kevin Gipson is a consumer bankruptcy law attorney practicing in the Greater New Orleans area. He has been representing consumer debtors for over 22 years.
He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Louisiana.
Kevin is a sole practitioner so you know that your debt matters are being handled by him personally.
He is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Bankruptcy Law Network, Credit Law Network, Debt Law Network, and Mortgage Law Network.See Authors Posts (155) on Dec 29, 2008 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure | 0 Comments
In an effort to streamline the procedure necessary to file certain motions as ex parte motions in the
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the Court recently entered Standing Order 2008-2.
Standing Order 2008-2 amends Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(D) which previously required the moving
party to obtain the permission of all interested parties before filing an ex [...]
By Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Name: Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: eugene.melchionne@bankruptcylawnetwork.com
Site: http://www.ctbankruptcy.com/
About: Mr. Melchionne is a graduate of The University of Connecticut (BA 1977) and Drake University School of Law (JD 1980) where he received the American Jurisprudence Award for academic excellence. Most recently, Mr. Melchionne was appointed to the Commission on Mortgage Foreclosures by Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers to recommend changes to procedures to protect consumers in the Connecticut Courts in foreclosure 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 liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association.See Authors Posts (130) on Dec 29, 2008 in Family Debt Problems, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
Surprise, you’re dead. Distinct from ‘zombie debt’ which should be dead, but refuses to die, your debt does not automatically die when you do. Your family or heirs could be forced to pay the bills that you didn’t (or couldn’t) pay before you moved on to another plane of existence. You might want to read Part One [...]
