Category: Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure
By Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
closeAuthor: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: jay@fclcny.com
Site: http://www.NYBankruptcyLitigation.com
About: Helping consumers in all counties of New York State. Call 800-235-2203 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (94) on Jun 30, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure | 0 Comments
When you file for bankruptcy you are required to file certain documents - your bankruptcy petition, bankruptcy schedules, and a host of other papers. These papers must all be completed accurately, honestly and completely.
You do not get the option of filing blank forms “just for now.” If you do, the bankruptcy trustee or [...]
By Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: oakeslaw@gmail.com
Site: http://www.oakeslawoffice.com
About: Helping consumers in the following counties of Oregon: Klamath; Lake; Jackson; Josephine; Curry; Deschutes; and others. Call 541-273-1650 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (95) on Jun 29, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Exemption Issues, Small Business and Self-Employment | 0 Comments
On Friday, June 26, 2009, Governor Ted Kulongski signed HB 2306, which provides increased protection for a debtor to protect his vehicle and his home from creditors.  Formerly, a debtor could protect $2150 in value of a motor vehicle.  The bill amends Oregon Revised Statute 18.345(d) motor vehicle exemption value up to $3000.   Oregon has [...]
By Douglas Jacobs, California Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Douglas Jacobs, California Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: djacobs@jacobsanderson.com
Site: http://www.chicoattorney.com
About: Helping consumers in the following counties of California: Butte; Glenn; Tehama; Colusa; Yuba; Sutter; Plumas; Shasta; Lassen; Nevada; Placer and Sacramento. Call 530-342-6144 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call."See Authors Posts (121) on Jun 27, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
Preparing the paperwork to file a bankruptcy is, generally, the next step after you have hired an attorney, met with him to discuss your options, and provided him with all of the information requested.
The initial paperwork for a chapter 7 bankruptcy consists of the petition; the schedules and the statement of financial affairs. Â Additionally, there [...]
By L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: jed@berlinerlaw.com
Site: http://www.berlinerlaw.com
About: Attorney L. Jed Berliner has concentrated his law practice in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, creditors' rights and debtor's remedies since 1982, having generally practiced since 1976. He opened the Berliner Law Firm of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1988 and now practices exclusively in consumer bankruptcy and related consumer protection litigation.
Attorney Berliner received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cornell University in 1972, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 1977. He practiced general law in northern Michigan, established a bankruptcy concentration in Boston, MA in 1982, and established his Springfield, MA practice in 1988.
Attorney Berliner is a regular and active contributor to the Bankruptcy Law Network, the Bankruptcy Roundtable, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, three specialized consumer bankruptcy forums on the Internet, and is an informal mentor to regional practitioners. He contributed to the local rules on electronic filing rules and is recognized by his peers as an expert in consumer bankruptcy issues. He thoroughly enjoys being rated "excellent" in his client surveys.See Authors Posts (140) on Jun 27, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Massachusetts | 0 Comments
You may have purchased something from a company now in bankruptcy, and you have to make a warranty claim.
If the company is in Chapter 11, it will very likely honor your claim for the good will it generates (you’ll tell your friends that it’s okay to do business with the company) even though the company [...]
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 (124) on Jun 26, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Illinois | 0 Comments
When an insurance policy pays a damage claim for a totaled car that is involved to a chapter 13, the bankruptcy trustee is required to hold excess money over the amount of the lender’s secured claim according to In re Feher, Southern District of Illinois case Bankruptcy Number 95-30444, Adversary Number 96-3133. Consequently, the money [...]
By Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
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 (124) on Jun 26, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Illinois | 0 Comments
In the Southern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court, one option permits the insurance company to pay the money directly to the car lender. Another option lets the debtor use the proceeds to purchase a substitute vehicle.
The insurance money is property of the bankruptcy estate under contractual terms that make the money payable to the debtor, [...]
By Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy LawyercloseAuthor: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: jay@fclcny.com
Site: http://www.NYBankruptcyLitigation.com
About: Helping consumers in all counties of New York State. Call 800-235-2203 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (94) on Jun 26, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure | 0 Comments
Filing for bankruptcy can be confusing, especially when you don’t have all of your documents prepared. Learn more about what documents you need to have on hand when you meet with your bankruptcy lawyer by listening to this audio segment.
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By L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: jed@berlinerlaw.com
Site: http://www.berlinerlaw.com
About: Attorney L. Jed Berliner has concentrated his law practice in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, creditors' rights and debtor's remedies since 1982, having generally practiced since 1976. He opened the Berliner Law Firm of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1988 and now practices exclusively in consumer bankruptcy and related consumer protection litigation.
Attorney Berliner received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cornell University in 1972, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 1977. He practiced general law in northern Michigan, established a bankruptcy concentration in Boston, MA in 1982, and established his Springfield, MA practice in 1988.
Attorney Berliner is a regular and active contributor to the Bankruptcy Law Network, the Bankruptcy Roundtable, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, three specialized consumer bankruptcy forums on the Internet, and is an informal mentor to regional practitioners. He contributed to the local rules on electronic filing rules and is recognized by his peers as an expert in consumer bankruptcy issues. He thoroughly enjoys being rated "excellent" in his client surveys.See Authors Posts (140) on Jun 25, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Massachusetts | 0 Comments
If your Chapter 13 payments are set by the Means Test and not only by mortgage and priority tax arrears, then a Family Medical Leave can reduce your payments.
The Means Test looks at your average monthly income for the six month period ending with the month before your filing. If you have not yet filed [...]
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 (102) on Jun 24, 2009 in Bankruptcy Cases & Legislation, Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, California, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
The United States District Court located in San Diego recently issued an opinion on December 10, 2008, holding that student loans may be discharged in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases where the creditor fails to object after receiving proper notice. Â Other cases around the country are also holding the same and the United States Supreme Court [...]
By L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: jed@berlinerlaw.com
Site: http://www.berlinerlaw.com
About: Attorney L. Jed Berliner has concentrated his law practice in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, creditors' rights and debtor's remedies since 1982, having generally practiced since 1976. He opened the Berliner Law Firm of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1988 and now practices exclusively in consumer bankruptcy and related consumer protection litigation.
Attorney Berliner received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cornell University in 1972, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 1977. He practiced general law in northern Michigan, established a bankruptcy concentration in Boston, MA in 1982, and established his Springfield, MA practice in 1988.
Attorney Berliner is a regular and active contributor to the Bankruptcy Law Network, the Bankruptcy Roundtable, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, three specialized consumer bankruptcy forums on the Internet, and is an informal mentor to regional practitioners. He contributed to the local rules on electronic filing rules and is recognized by his peers as an expert in consumer bankruptcy issues. He thoroughly enjoys being rated "excellent" in his client surveys.See Authors Posts (140) on Jun 24, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Featured, Massachusetts | 0 Comments
What happens when you cannot make your Chapter 13 payments due to unexpected bills? A furnace goes, or a car breaks down, or you get sick or hurt. What then?
There are a number of options. None of them are “Keep this secret from your lawyer!”
You can ask for a suspension, or moratorium of payments and [...]
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