Articles from David M. Siegel

Most people do not wish to file for bankruptcy. They know there’s a psychological aspect. They know there’s a monetary fee. They know that there is a process. In fact, most clients wind up filing for bankruptcy after some catastrophic event triggers the necessity to file. Wouldn’t it be wise if on certain occasions people+ Read More

I have had bankruptcy clients who have been overly concerned with their credit score before, during, and after they have filed for bankruptcy. The credit industry, including the credit bureaus and the credit protectors, have done a great job of marketing to Americans the importance of having a good credit score. What they fail to+ Read More

If you want to get the best result for your bankruptcy case, then you need to listen really closely to your bankruptcy attorney when he’s giving out his advice. If you fail to follow the advice, you may find yourself owing people money after your bankruptcy case is over. The most common example of this+ Read More

There is a common thread among potential bankruptcy clients who call seeking bankruptcy relief. They are most concerned about the cost involved in filing for bankruptcy and getting out of debt. I’m not referring to the court costs. Most potential clients are aware of the court cost because they have been asking this question over+ Read More