Lately the same refrain keeps cropping up in my practice: why did you wait so long? I understand that very few people want to file bankruptcy, and I agree that the decision to file bankruptcy is an important one. And while it is common to hear that bankruptcy should be a last resort, it is [...]
Your Bankruptcy Attorney & You
Your Bankruptcy Attorney and you are a team, no doubt about it. So, please choose your bankruptcy attorney wisely because you are going to be spending quite a bit of time with him or her and their staff. Since the new bankruptcy law took effect in October 2005, the amount of paperwork in bankruptcy has [...]
If you are considering filing a bankruptcy petition you should consult with an experienced lawyer so you can do some planning. But you should be careful; as with most of life, good planning will save you money but sloppy planning can land you in hot water. I often talk with people who are considering bankruptcy who have [...]
John Morley said, “Evolution is not a force but a process. Not a cause but a law.” Given the fact that this is a site about the law, we thought it necessary to continue our evolution. Today we took off the wraps to show you the next step in the evolution of Bankruptcy Law Network. [...]
One reason that people considering bankruptcy hire lawyers is to prevent other lawyers involved in the matter from communicating directly with them, to avoid being taken advantage of. The rules of legal ethics or professional responsibility governing lawyers unquestionably prevent creditors’ lawyers from making direct contact with represented parties. But according to many legal ethics [...]
If your bankruptcy attorney is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys [NACBA] chances are that attorney participates in a list service discussion of issues along with other bankruptcy attorneys across the country. The NACBA list allows member attorneys to share practice tips and discuss emerging trends. A recent discussion illustrates the [...]
