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The Truth About Chapter 11

by Kurt O'Keefe, Attorney at Law

You may run an incorporated, or, unincorporated, small business. A corporation that wants to keep operating has to file for Chapter 11 to get bankruptcy relief. Individuals may file also;  you do not have to be a corporation to file for Chapter 11. You may own and rent a bunch of houses, operate a store, [...]

How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?

by Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney

How much will it cost me should not be the first question asked when a debtor calls a bankruptcy attorney. Costs can vary by state and by the difficulty of a bankruptcy case. Attorney fees are a necessary expense in bankruptcy, along with the filing fee, credit counseling class.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Feasibility

by Russell A. DeMott, Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer

To get your Chapter 13 bankruptcy confirmed (approved) you’ll need to show that you’ve proposed a “feasible” plan.  If you haven’t, your plan can’t be confirmed, and your case must be dismissed. Chapter 13, unlike Chapter 7 (straight bankruptcy), is all about your plan.  You submit a plan, and the plan must do certain things.  [...]

Bankruptcy – How To File Bankruptcy (Part 3)

by David Leibowitz, Illinois and Wisconsin Bankruptcy Attorney

Bankruptcy – it’s easy, right?  Anyone can do it, right?  Read on. So, intrepid readers, we are still learning how to file for bankruptcy. We’ve gotten just part way through the second page in this, our third installment.  After you read this third installment, you’ll almost be done with page 2 of your bankruptcy papers. [...]

Bankruptcy Dominoes

by Dana Wilkinson, Attorney at Law

Bankruptcy filings–especially big ones–are often like dominoes.   Let’s say a large commercial project, like a shopping center, falls on hard times, and the developer files for bankruptcy.  Even if the bankruptcy is a Chapter 11 reorganization, which means that the company may continue to operate, and even continue to develop the shopping center, the contractors [...]