Articles from Robert Weed

Tonya is homeowner just two years after bankruptcy

Two years after bankruptcy, Tonya is as home owner. Tonya M, of Stafford VA, came to see me in late 2012.  Her marriage had broken up, and she was working in a clothing store.   Tonya was desperate.  She had just sold her engagement ring to keep herself afloat.

In January, Harold and Linda were ten days from foreclosure

When they came to see me in January, Harold and Linda were ten days from foreclosure.  Today their mortgage is current and their bad debts are all gone. Harold had a career change due to medical reasons, lost income, got into credit card debt, had a car repossessed and got behind on the mortgage.

How Can I Tell If It’s a Scam?

How Can I Tell If It’s a Scam? I’m a bankruptcy lawyer.  I know many people do NOT want to think about bankruptcy.  (It doesn’t much bother Donald Trump.)  So instead of a bankruptcy lawyer, they talk to someone else. People who need a bankruptcy but want something else, often end up in scams.

Fred’s after bankruptcy credit score is 707

Fred’s after bankruptcy credit score is 707 Fred M was a small business owner.  Because his business was dragged down by the recession, he has $50,000 in credit cards that had gone bad. Last fall Bank of America sent him a warrant-in-debt in a $17,000 credit card.

Maria’s credit score after bankruptcy is 640

In just thirteen months, Maria’s credit score after bankruptcy was above the national average Are you one of the people who still thinks bankruptcy hurts your credit score?   Maria M was worried about her credit score when she came to talk to me in November 2013.

Why FCRA and FDCPA Cases in the General District Court

I hate it when companies do illegal stuff to my customers. I’m a personal bankruptcy lawyer. I love being a bankruptcy lawyer, because I can help almost everyone I see.  I love being able to help people get back on their feet. And I hate it, when companies do illegal stuff to my customers.

Alexandria Bankruptcy Court at 200 S Washington Street

Here’s the Alexandria VA Bankruptcy Hearing Room and Alexandria VA Bankruptcy Courthouse. Most people who file bankruptcy never go to the courthouse and never see the actual bankruptcy judge.  Bankruptcy initial hearings (called “the meeting of creditors”)are at 115 S Union Street.

Alexandria Bankruptcy Courthouse at 200 S Washington Street

Here’s the Alexandria VA Bankruptcy Hearing Room and Alexandria Bankruptcy Courthouse. Most people who file bankruptcy never go to the courthouse.  Most people never see the actual bankruptcy judge.  Bankruptcy initial hearings (called “the meeting of creditors”)are at 115 S Union Street.

What’s this Letter From Dyke O’Neal?

Did You Get a Mortgage Deficiency Letter From Dyke O’Neal? Lots of people in Virginia, whose houses were foreclosed three, four, or five years ago, are getting collection letters from Dyke O’Neal. Dyke O’Neal is a collection agency and debt buyer, specializing in foreclosed real estate.  They try to collect on mortgage deficiencies.

CashNetUSA, “Bayview Legal” calling from 855-849-6256

Did you get called by Bayview Legal for CashNetUSA? Elle came to talk to me yesterday about bankruptcy. At our meeting, she told me about Bayview Legal.  She said she had made payment arrangements with “Bayview Legal” to pay a debt to CashNetUSA.  She wanted to file bankruptcy, but figured she had to pay Bayview.

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