I know it’s tempting to utilize the value of your car to obtain money. I also know you’re inundated with TV commercials, radio commercials, signs on the expressway and stores popping up in your local neighborhood offering you money for your title. I also know that desperate times often lead to desperate measures. The problem+ Read More

It's tax season and the scam artists are also out in force. Even our law office -- which specializes in tax matters -- recently got an email asking us to pay a phony tax bill!

There are a number of scams out there with criminals pretending to be IRS agents and contacting persons by email and telephone trying to get them to pay up a phony tax debt.

The single most effective rule to remember is this: IRS does not make initial contact with taxpayers by email. If there is a tax problem, you will be notified by mail. Period.

From Ponzi schemes to fraudulent transfers, many Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases involve allegations of wrongdoing. Bankruptcy trustees, who stand in the shoes of the bankrupt entity in asserting claims, often bring actions against third parties alleging participation in, and orchestration of, fraudulent schemes.

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

It’s tax season and the scam artists are also out in force. Even our law office — which specializes in tax matters — recently got an email asking us to pay a phony tax bill!
There are a number of scams out there with criminals pretending to be IRS agents and contacting persons by email and telephone trying to get them to pay up a phony tax debt.
The single most effective rule to remember is this: IRS does not make initial contact with taxpayers by email. If there is a tax problem, you will be notified by mail. Period.

It’s tax season and the scam artists are also out in force. Even our law office — which specializes in tax matters — recently got an email asking us to pay a phony tax bill!
There are a number of scams out there with criminals pretending to be IRS agents and contacting persons by email and telephone trying to get them to pay up a phony tax debt.
The single most effective rule to remember is this: IRS does not make initial contact with taxpayers by email. If there is a tax problem, you will be notified by mail. Period.

It’s tax season and the scam artists are also out in force. Even our law office — which specializes in tax matters — recently got an email asking us to pay a phony tax bill!
There are a number of scams out there with criminals pretending to be IRS agents and contacting persons by email and telephone trying to get them to pay up a phony tax debt.
The single most effective rule to remember is this: IRS does not make initial contact with taxpayers by email. If there is a tax problem, you will be notified by mail. Period.

I get dozens of questions each day from potential clients, but the top question when it comes to bankruptcy is this:
Isn’t it a better idea to settle my debts instead of filing for bankruptcy?

The Wet Seal Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an attempt to save its remaining retail stores, according to an announcement made Friday.
The statement came just over a week after the teen clothing retailer stated it would be closing 338 locations and laying off 3,700 employees, roughly two-thirds its total chain. The bankruptcy filing listed assets of $10 million to $50 million and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million.

When ever I speak with members of the public about what I do, people automatically start in with the typical myths about bankruptcy.  They talk about “those people” and “irresponsible behavior.”  However, what they need to realize is that most people who file bankruptcy are good, upstanding citizens who simply had a something go wrong in their life.