Beyond experience, what should you look for in a bankruptcy lawyer?
When I first started practicing bankruptcy law, my clients didn’t seem to know what to expect of me.
They told me stories of meeting with other bankruptcy attorneys in their quest to get some help, and what they’d experienced.

Jesse Barrientes: What are the requirements for filing a Chapter 7, the pre-filing requirements? David Siegel: Yeah, before a case can be filed, the individual has to go through certain requirements and the first of which is they must take a credit counseling session. Jesse Barrientes: What does that consist of?

Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for April 3rd, 2014 Bankruptcy for Twin Cities Archdiocese considered Oksana Grigorieva Questioned By Bankruptcy Trustee About Her Expenses North Adams Regional Hospital files for bankruptcy liquidation, but work to reopen ER continues

One of the best ways to learn more about your options when considering filing bankruptcy is to do your homework by researching what is available. You can also discuss your situation with a qualified bankruptcy attorney that can provide further insight to help you make an informed decision.  Even though you may feel as if […]

The Bankruptcy Courts in Miami has recently started a new program to help people get a mortgage modification in your to help them save their home from foreclosure with the assistance of the bankruptcy court as part of their  

Recent Developments in the Collection of Deficiency Judgments after Mortgage Foreclosure

The bankruptcy code allows debtors the option of representing themselves, also known as a “pro se” debtor.  Yet, just because you can file on your own doesn’t mean it is always the best idea.  In many cases you should complete the process with an experienced bankruptcy attorney.  To understand this further it helps to get […]

The Typical Co-Debtor Protection In most circumstances, when only one co-debtor files for bankruptcy protection, the non-filing co-debtor usually can maintain the property provided that the co-debtor continues to make timely payments. An interesting situation arose in a recent case. The particular property is a boat.

My Recent Client I recently had the opportunity to speak with a chapter 13 debtor. This debtor had done a prior chapter 13, where the plan payment was $350 per month. The debtor was unable to make his monthly payment to the trustee and his case was soon dismissed.