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Katherine:
Hello, everyone. Tom McAvity, I’m messing it up. Last time I did so fine.

Tom:
That’s it. No, you nailed it. You nailed it.

Katherine:
Say it again. You say it and then I’m going to say it right after you.

Tom:
McAvity.

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Katherine:

Hello, everyone. Tom McAvity, I’m messing it up. Last time I did so fine.

Tom:

That’s it. No, you nailed it. You nailed it.

Katherine:

Say it again. You say it and then I’m going to say it right after you.

Tom:

McAvity.

Katherine:

Here at Shenwick & Associates, most clients come to us with concerns about debt, from either the perspective of a debtor or a creditor. This month, we’re going to take a look at the difference between how debts are treated by law and how debts are listed on a credit report. As with all actions (lawsuits), there is a statute of limitations on how long creditors can sue you to collect on a debt, get a judgment against you, and garnish your wages or levy against your financial accounts.

Power of Attorney for Healthcare
A Power of Attorney for Healthcare designates someone to represent you when you are unable to make decisions or unable to communicate decisions about your healthcare. This healthcare “agent” will be someone you trust to make all necessary medical decisions on your behalf and respect your wishes regarding life support, religion, and personal choices.
 

  This is the bankruptcy case study for Michael M., who resides in Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois. Michael is currently being garnished for a hospital bill and is seeking protection under the bankruptcy code. He is inquiring as to whether or not he can file a Chapter 7 to stop the garnishment and yet keep+ Read More

FIFTH THIRD BANK TO PAY $18 million to African-American and Hispanic auto borrowers for lending discrimination and $3 million to credit card customers for deceptive marketing practices.

Zombie debt buyers – Encore Capital Group (Midland Funding, Asset Acceptance) and Portfolio Recovery Associates – ordered to stop using illegal actions to collect debts.

Private Student Loans and Bankruptcy – an evolving tug of war.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are difficult for the debtor as well as the attorney. The debtor has to fulfill a series of requirements prior to filing as well as additional requirements subsequent to filing. The attorney does the bulk of his work upfront and fights to get paid as the case progresses. In recent weeks,+ Read More

Santander Bank Fined $10 Million for Illegal Overdraft Practices