Bankruptcy Blog
What Should New Bankruptcy Clients Expect From A Lawyer?
You definitely want a good result in your bankruptcy case, but what will your relationship with your bankruptcy lawyer be like? What should you expect when you meet with the lawyer? Will it be scary or uncomfortable? Will the lawyer keep you informed and on track before and during the case? You deserve to know [...] Use Chapter 13 To Eliminate A Second Mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy you may be able to eliminate your second mortgage or home equity line of credit (HELOC). This option exists for homeowners facing bankruptcy in California where many homes values are still “upside down” and property values are “underwater.” This might apply to you if you are considering bankruptcy to deal [...] Why Is There Such A Difference In Fees Charged By Bankruptcy Lawyers In Los Angeles?
Sometimes clients ask exactly the right question—one that lawyers hate to answer. You should be bold enough to ask any bankruptcy lawyer this question, even if the dollar figures may vary from region to region. Here’s the question that a prospective client asked me recently: This may sound like a dumb question, but may I [...] When Should A Secured Creditor Hire An Attorney In Chapter 13?
A creditor wants to know if he should be represented by an attorney, and if the legal costs will be recovered from the borrower in a Chapter 13 case. Believe it or not, we sometimes get questions from creditors asking how they can collect the money owed to them by a person who has filed [...] A New Book With My Views On Managing Bankruptcy Cases
As part of its “Inside The Minds” series, Aspatore Books has published Trends in Consumer Bankruptcy Filings: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Current Bankruptcy Landscape, Navigating the Filing Process, and Educating Clients. I wrote a chapter in this new book about the key strategies for managing twenty-first-century bankruptcy cases. The book is available directly from [...] Bankruptcy Seminar – What Judges And Trustees Want You To Know
“How often have you wished you could predict how the judges and government agencies involved in bankruptcy cases might view your filings?” That’s one of the questions asked by the National Business Institute, the sponsor of an educational forum titled—“What Judges and Bankruptcy Trustees Want You To Know.” I am honored to be speaking at [...] Avoid Loan Modification Scams
Many homeowners that need a loan modification are worried about “loan modification scams”, especially in California. And they should. According to the new National Loan Modification Scam Database, reported losses of “fee payments” to scam artists between May and September of 2010 totaled nearly $17.7 million. While this is a nationwide database of scam complaints, [...] Don’t Get Burned By HOA Fees Or Bad Bankruptcy Advice
Can your Home Owner Association (HOA) “get you” for dues and fees after you file bankruptcy? Will using the wrong lawyer for bankruptcy “cost you”? Yes, and yes! We often answer bankruptcy questions on our website from troubled folks around the country. I’m sharing a question and a situation today that we see a lot. [...] Success Strategies For Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations: Plan To Get In and Get Out!
Guest author, Steven Fox, has practiced bankruptcy law since the late 1980′s and has offices in the Los Angeles area. He has a solid understanding of how businesses work and provides good counsel for troubled individual and business debtors. His clients include manufacturing companies in a wide range of industries, retail stores and individuals. Do [...] How To Handle Annoying Bill Collectors
An annoying phone call from a bill collector shouldn’t ruin your day. You can best deal with them by putting them “on the defensive” and knowing your rights. Many people that I consult with at Bayer Wishman & Leotta expect to file bankruptcy in the near future. So they often ask me what to do [...]
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