Category: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
By Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: bweiss@jgllaw.com
Site: http://www.BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
About: Brett Weiss has been practicing in the areas of bankruptcy for the past 26 years.
Mr. Weiss has received international media attention in connection with the cases he had handled. He has been interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News with Peter Jennings, the Montel Williams Show, BBC World Service, German state television, and numerous local radio and television programs, and been quoted in Money magazine, The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun, among others.
An honors graduate and award-winning National Moot Court Competition national finalist at the University of Maryland School of Law, Mr. Weiss served as law clerk to the Chief Administrative Judge of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court before entering into private practice. Regularly appearing before the United States Bankruptcy Court, state and federal courts throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, Mr. Weiss is a strong advocate for his clients.See Authors Posts (149) on Apr 8, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
The Statement of Financial Affairs, a detailed financial history that must be filed in all bankruptcy cases, is long and complex. Accordingly, my series about this document consists of many parts. This blog will serve as a “Table of Contents” with links to all of the articles, and will be updated as articles are posted.
Statement [...]
By Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: bweiss@jgllaw.com
Site: http://www.BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
About: Brett Weiss has been practicing in the areas of bankruptcy for the past 26 years.
Mr. Weiss has received international media attention in connection with the cases he had handled. He has been interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News with Peter Jennings, the Montel Williams Show, BBC World Service, German state television, and numerous local radio and television programs, and been quoted in Money magazine, The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun, among others.
An honors graduate and award-winning National Moot Court Competition national finalist at the University of Maryland School of Law, Mr. Weiss served as law clerk to the Chief Administrative Judge of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court before entering into private practice. Regularly appearing before the United States Bankruptcy Court, state and federal courts throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, Mr. Weiss is a strong advocate for his clients.See Authors Posts (149) on Apr 1, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
This is the first in a series of blogs about the Statement of Financial Affairs and the questions it asks.
The Statement of Financial Affairs (SoFA) is a rather long document that is filed in every bankruptcy case. It consists of 18 questions if you don’t have a business, and 25 if you do.
This series 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 Feb 28, 2009 in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
Today, after 23 years as Bankruptcy Court Judge in the Northern District of New York, Utica Division, Judge Stephen D. Gerling retires from the bench.
Judge Gerling graduated from Niagara University in 1964 and received his law degree from St. John’s University in 1967. He served as a military police officer in Vietnam from 1968 [...]
By David Leibowitz, Illinois and Wisconsin Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: David Leibowitz
Email: dleibowitz@lakelaw.com
Site: http://www.lakelaw.com
About: David Leibowitz holds a B. A. in Economics from Northwestern University and received his J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law where he also served as Note Editor of the law review. Admitted to the Illinois and Wisconsin bars, he is the managing member of Lakelaw, an interstate law firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie and Waukegan in Illinois and Kenosha and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
He is nationally recognized for his work in identifying and pursuing mortgage related claims in the context of bankruptcy. He is presently writing "Leibowitz' Guide to Mortgage Modifications" to be published shortly after Congress amends the Bankruptcy Code. David is a member of both the Illinois and Wisconsin bars and has practiced in bankruptcy courts throughout the country. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute where he is the Special Projects Coordinator for the Commercial Fraud Task Force and a frequent contributor to the ABI Journal. He is also a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and numerous state and local bar associations. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Certification in both Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Business Bankruptcy Law.See Authors Posts (56) on Feb 10, 2009 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
Chapter 11 is not for everyone. But these days, we are seeing many clients who were doing very well just a few months ago and who are now hitting the rocks. For these clients, chapter 11 often turns out to be a good answer and the only viable answer.
By Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: bweiss@jgllaw.com
Site: http://www.BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
About: Brett Weiss has been practicing in the areas of bankruptcy for the past 26 years.
Mr. Weiss has received international media attention in connection with the cases he had handled. He has been interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News with Peter Jennings, the Montel Williams Show, BBC World Service, German state television, and numerous local radio and television programs, and been quoted in Money magazine, The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun, among others.
An honors graduate and award-winning National Moot Court Competition national finalist at the University of Maryland School of Law, Mr. Weiss served as law clerk to the Chief Administrative Judge of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court before entering into private practice. Regularly appearing before the United States Bankruptcy Court, state and federal courts throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, Mr. Weiss is a strong advocate for his clients.See Authors Posts (149) on Jan 19, 2009 in Bankruptcy Myths, Benefits of Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
In her January 3, 2009 article, The Case for Walking Away, Jane Bryant Quinn, Newsweek columnist and financial advisor, makes the same argument that many bankruptcy attorneys make: sometimes the best thing you can do is walk away from your house and your bills and get the fresh start that’s the purpose of the Bankruptcy [...]
By Michael G. Doan, San Diego Bankruptcy Attorney
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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 Jan 17, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
If you are considering Bankruptcy Protection, you are not alone! As real estate values continue to decline, the economy struggles, and government bailouts seem to have little effect, more and more San Diegan’s are turning to Bankruptcy Protection. For the year ended 2008, there were 13,633 filings for the Southern District of California Bankruptcy Court. [...]
By Kurt O'Keefe, Attorney at Law
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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 Jan 4, 2009 in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, the debtor, the person or company that files the case, is a debtor in possession.
The debtor in possession, or D.I.P, has the power to keep running the business. It also imposes duties and powers on the debtor.
The United States Trustee’s office has guidelines for the duties of a debtor [...]
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 25, 2008 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
In this time of generally bleak economic news, I thought some good news would be a change of pace. But to tell this story, the bad news first. In October, the company that made Archway cookies (and Salerno butter cookies, if you’re from Chicago) filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Chapter 11 is usually a reorganization, but [...]
By Jill Michaux, Kansas Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Jill Michaux
Email: jill.michaux@neismichaux.com
Site: http://www.bankruptcykansas.info
About: Topeka's Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist, Jill A Michaux is the managing partner of the law firm, Neis & Michaux, P.A. She practices law with her husband, Mark W. Neis.
She has helped consumers with debt problems in bankruptcy since 1980. She is board certified consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification since 1992.
You may reach her at her office in Suite 825 of the Bank of America Tower at 6th Street and Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka, 534 S. Kansas Ave., Ste. 825, Topeka, KS 66603-3446.
Telephone: 785-354-1471 or 866-354-1471
Fax: 785-354-1170
Website: www.bankruptcykansas.info
Blog: www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com
E-mail: jill.michaux@neismichaux.comSee Authors Posts (144) on Dec 16, 2008 in Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Cases & Legislation, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to determine whether the bankruptcy court can bind claimants of a chapter 11 debtor’s liability insurer.
Johns Manville Corp. filed chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982 after being sued for lung cancer and other health-related damages caused by asbestos, a substance found in insulation and fire retardant building materials. The bankruptcy [...]
By Carmen Dellutri, Attorney at Law
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Name: Carmen Dellutri, Attorney at Law
Email: carmendellutri@gmail.com
Site: http://www.dellutrilawgroup.com
About: Carmen Dellutri is a proud member of the Florida Bar, and he is a Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, Certified by the American Board of Certification. He practices in the areas of Consumer Bankruptcy and Plaintiff's Personal Injury. He is the principal attorney at The Dellutri Law Group, P.A. The firm supports many charitable and civic causes by donating time and much needed capital to our community. Mr. Dellutri and the other attorneys in the firm routinely speak to students of all ages about various legal and societal issues.See Authors Posts (144) on Dec 8, 2008 in Bankruptcy Cases & Legislation, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information | 1 Comment
According to the USA Today, the Tribune Company is contemplating filing for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. The Tribune Company has not filed for bankruptcy protection yet; however, it’s management is looking at the option of bankruptcy, as any good management team would in today’s economy.
Of Course, the Tribune Company’s contemplation of Bankruptcy, is enough to scare [...]
