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Although I have gotten out of the habit over the years of discussing this very important point with clients, I was recently reminded that perhaps pulling out old volumes of legal advice from days gone by and dusting them off might need to be considered.

This is another very common question that I answer almost every day.  The short answer is “Yes”, at least one court appearance is required in every Bankruptcy case.  But don’t worry! These hearings are usually low-key and don’t take all day.

The most difficult part of my job is counseling individuals where bankruptcy will not help with their financial struggles.  These are individuals who may have lost their jobs, have no income, and are looking for a way to feed, house or keep their utilities on at home.  A creditor is not what they fear but instead it is the fear of not being ab

Corinthian Colleges, Inc., founded in 1995, filed a petition under Chapter 11 (Business Reorganization) of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Wilmington, Delaware on May 4, 2015. Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

Every so often I get asked about what the possibilities are of filing a Chapter 20 bankruptcy.  They are not asked for by name mind you given that not too many people know what a Chapter 20 bankruptcy is and also because the Bankruptcy Code does not mention them by name.

Committing fraud during the process of applying for SSA disability benefits is not something that happens by accident.

A question that comes up with some of our clients is whether the client can modify his or her mortgage while they are in Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  The answer is yes.

If veterans come to us with a VA disability claim that has been denied by the VA, they are understandably frustrated and wondering what they can do to ultimately prevail on their VA disability claim.

There are few people in the United States who are unaware of the characters in the Marvel Universe. Whether it be from the original comics, action figures, or the numerous movie adaptations, it is hard to ignore Marvel's influence on American society.