Category: Discharge of Debt
By Peter Orville, Attorney at Law
closeAuthor: 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 (130) on Jun 30, 2009 in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debts Not Dischargeable, Discharge of Debt, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
Although filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy usually wipes the slate clean as far as most of your debts are concerned, there are some debts that may not be discharged.
Certain debts, such as most taxes, child or spousal support, and student loans usually survive the Chapter 7 discharge. Debts incurred through fraud, may also survive the discharge. And in [...]
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. Other cases around the country are also holding the same and the United States Supreme Court [...]
By Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: NCBankruptcyLawyer@gmail.com
Site: http://www.robicsek.com
About: Concentrating in Consumer Bankruptcy Law since 1988;
Wake Forest Law School JD 1987
Law Office of Susanne M. Robicsek since 1993,
Law Clerk to Judge Rufus Reynolds, US Bankruptcy Judge for Middle District of NC; Burns Price & Arneke, PA, David Badger and Associates, PA.See Authors Posts (125) on Jun 23, 2009 in Bankruptcy Protection & Automatic Stay, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debts Not Dischargeable, Discharge of Debt, Florida, North Carolina | 0 Comments
Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy will stop collection efforts of your creditors, however that relief may be temporary if your debts are of the kind that are not discharged in bankruptcy.
Some debts, like student loans, child support, many taxes, and a few others, are not discharged by bankruptcy. However you may experience some relief from their collection for [...]
By Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy AttorneycloseAuthor: Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: NCBankruptcyLawyer@gmail.com
Site: http://www.robicsek.com
About: Concentrating in Consumer Bankruptcy Law since 1988;
Wake Forest Law School JD 1987
Law Office of Susanne M. Robicsek since 1993,
Law Clerk to Judge Rufus Reynolds, US Bankruptcy Judge for Middle District of NC; Burns Price & Arneke, PA, David Badger and Associates, PA.See Authors Posts (125) on Jun 17, 2009 in Discharge of Debt, General Bankruptcy Information, North Carolina | 0 Comments
In general, a simple, no asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy case will usually go on for about 4 months, but the case could be open a lot longer.
When filed, the Court sends out a Notice of Filing to all parties in the case, notifying everyone of the filing and of the deadlines involved. The notice contains [...]
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 16, 2009 in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt | 0 Comments
If a creditor sends a letter to you after your discharge, they may be violating the Bankruptcy Code - even if they include language saying it’s just for informational purposes.
The recent case of In re BIRAKOYE NASSOKO, Case No. 07-11966 (ALG) (SDNY 2009) involved a car lender that sent a consumer a payment demand comtaining [...]
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 9, 2009 in Discharge of Debt | 0 Comments
By Kent Anderson, Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Kent Anderson, Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Kent Anderson, Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: kent@kentandersonlaw.com
Site: http://eugenebankruptcylawyer.com
About: Admitted to practice in Oregon in 1978. Designated as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification. Graduated from the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Litigation Bootcamp and the Peter Barry Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Bootcamp. Member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Years of experience in practice before the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon Department of Revenue has made me a valued referral source for accountants, tax preparers and other attorneys.See Authors Posts (75) on Jun 7, 2009 in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt, Featured | 1 Comment
If you stop making Chapter 13 payments and do nothing else, your bankruptcy case will be dismissed and the court will not enter a discharge order. This means you will lose the benefits of your bankruptcy and will no longer be protected from your creditors.
When your bankruptcy case was filed, the court entered a stay [...]
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 (97) on May 31, 2009 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt, Florida, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
In this era of corporate bailouts, it makes you wonder how many individual bailouts are happening, and, more importantly, is it the right thing to do? Three times in the past week, a client has called to request that we close the file because they no longer have to file for bankruptcy. While I love [...]
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 May 19, 2009 in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt | 0 Comments
If you have previously filed for bankruptcy protection, and you’ve found yourself dealing with unmanageable debt a second time, you may be wondering if you can file bankruptcy again. Going through bankruptcy a second time is not exactly a pleasant thought – but if you’re struggling with debt, and you think you may need to [...]
By L. Jed Berliner, Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: 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 May 16, 2009 in Discharge of Debt, Massachusetts | 0 Comments
The Continuing Concealment Doctrine applies when someone appears to have transferred an asset, but retained secret control or a beneficial interest. It commonly applies where someone convenys a house to another, but continues to live there, pay the mortgage and utilities, maintain and improve the property, and so forth. It can apply to stocks or [...]
