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Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Has Helped Thousands, Since 1991

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 14:54

Since 1991, David Siegel has been helping people get out of debt in Chicago and in the suburbs. Over 75% of prior bankruptcy clients filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as fresh start bankruptcy.

Will Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Save My Life?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 14:46

The answer depends on what is the situation in your life right now. You may be struggling with credit cards, medical bills, personal loans or any other type of debt. Sometimes you have creditors calling you on the phone, harassing you at work or just sending you letters making your life miserable.

If I am a cosigner on the debt, how does Chapter 13 affect me?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 15:13

If you are a cosigner on the debt, then you and the other debtor are technically joint and severally liable for that debt.  One common form of debt that’s jointly owned is that for a vehicle.  If somebody else filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy on it vehicle that you cosign, you may be protected under+ Read MoreThe post If I am a cosigner on the debt, how

How does a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy effect a cosigner?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 15:13

If you are a cosigner on the debt, then you and the other debtor are technically joint and severally liable for that debt.  One common form of debt that’s jointly owned is that for a vehicle.  If somebody else filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy on it vehicle that you cosign, you may be protected under+ Read MoreThe post How does a Cha

The Case Tilts Toward A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 02:16

This is the case of William Forte, who comes to see me from Great Lakes, Illinois which is Lake County, Illinois regarding a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.  He did file a bankruptcy back in 1999 under Chapter 7.  It’s been over eight years so he is eligible to file again.  He does not own a+ Read MoreThe post The Case Tilts Toward A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing appe

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Would Provide The Fresh Start Needed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 00:44

This is the case of Melika Murray who comes to me from North Chicago which is Lake County, Illinois for a bankruptcy consultation.  Ms.

Bankruptcy Filing Will Depend Upon The Means Test

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 16:27

This is the case of Jeffrey and Debra Miller who live in Gilberts, Illinois which is in Kane County Illinois.  They were here for a consultation on either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  As we run through the facts here, they have not filed a bankruptcy before.  They do own a home with a+ Read MoreThe post Bankruptcy Filing Will Depend Upon The Means Test appeared

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Helps Pay Off Parking Tickets

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 16:56

This is the case of Willie Banister from Chicago, Illinois who was appearing for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy consultation.  Mr.

Repay Parking Tickets Over A Five Year Period

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 16:56

This is the case of Willie Banister from Chicago, Illinois who was appearing for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy consultation.  Mr.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing Is The Recommendation

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 22:38

This is the case of Brian and Lori Shearing who reside in Plainfield, Illinois, Will County, Illinois.  They were in my office today to discuss the possibility of a Chapter 7 fresh start.  Let’s go through the particulars of their case.

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