Articles from Fresno Bankruptcy Law Blog

Chapter 7 Meeting of Creditors -- What to Expect in Fresno, California

After filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Fresno area, you will be required to attend the "Meeting of Creditors" at the Robert E. Coyle Fresno Federal Court House.  The meeting is also referred to as the "341 Meeting." 

The Fresno Federal Court House is located at 2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721.  It's on the corner of "O" Street and Tulare.  There are several courthouses in downtown Fresno.  It's the one with the tall evergreen trees.  I have had a lot of clients go to the wrong one.  Here are a couple of pictures of the court house that you want to go into: 

What to Expect at the First Meeting with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

Here is what to expect when you first meet a chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney:     

California On Track To Pass New Debt Purchasing Laws

In the last couple of weeks, I wrote about how certain debt buyers, like Midland Funding LLC, buy debt from creditors in bulk and then prey on debtors for money even if they cannot prove their case at trial.

Are SBA Loans Dischargeable in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Every now and then I am asked whether debt from an SBA Loan can be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  The short answer is "yes".

Giant Creditor, Midland Funding LLC, Loses at Trial

Modern day rebels have defeated the Imperial Storm Troopers, a.k.a. Midland Funding LLC!

A debtor sued by Midland Funding, LLC won at trial and is has now sued Midland Funding LLC for unfair practices and malicious prosecution.  

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