The economy has been hard on all segments of society. The legal profession is not exempt from these difficulties, and many law school graduates are finding it tough to land a job after they finish school. But add to that the mounting student loan debt and low starting salaries, and many law school graduates are […]The post How Many Law School Graduates File for Bankruptcy? appeared first on Tucson Bankruptcy Attorney.

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.

As parents you try to do everything you can to ensure the well-being of your family.  Sometimes it can be difficult to talk to your children about financial problems, especially when you can’t afford to get them that special something they wanted.  Other parents may not think their filing will affect their children, and in [...]

This is the case of Duane Comersky who comes to me for a bankruptcy consultation.  Duane is currently residing on Laura Lai Street in Zion, Illinois, Lake County Illinois.  Duane has never filed for bankruptcy before; this is his first consultation with an attorney.  He does not own any real estate.  He is currently living+ Read MoreThe post

Last week, a former client called and tried to refer me a new

Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for November 12, 2013 Judge in NY rejects DMX’s bankruptcy filing 3,000 jobs to go as UK retailers file for bankruptcy Global Aviation Enters Bankruptcy  

If you filed bankruptcy in the past you may have questions about whether to file again.  Understanding when you can file again is important to help save time and money.

Most debtors who file bankruptcy want to complete the process as soon as possible to get the relief they need.  Yet, doing certain actions beforehand can hinder the end result of your case.  Consumers are encouraged to learn about the filing process, but you should also keep in mind of actions to avoid if you [...]

Often when I meet with clients who are dealing with Creditors Bureau USA I can see the worry and exhaustion in their eyes.  Many creditors have earned a bad named for unethical practices. 

Some debtors wonder if you have to have a specific amount of debt in order to file for bankruptcy protection.  In most cases you do not need a set amount of debt to file, but it depends on which chapter you are seeking protection with and other details relating to meeting qualifications. For instance, most [...]