Stop Foreclosure in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland

Stop Foreclosure in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland

Lee Legal assists real estate agents representing sellers who are facing foreclosure. We stop foreclosure in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. We work with realtors to ensure a smooth sale outside of the foreclosure process. When a Seller is Facing Foreclosure Often realtors are approached by sellers who have lots of equity in their homes, […]

What is the Bankruptcy Discharge?

What is the Bankruptcy Discharge?

What is the Bankruptcy Discharge? Usually, the whole reason to declare bankruptcy is to obtain the bankruptcy discharge. Once you have received your discharge in bankruptcy, no discharged creditor can take any enforcement action against you, ever. In other words, the discharge order forever prohibits any type of collection effort against you for a discharged […]

The Automatic Stay Immediately Stops All Creditor Activity

The Automatic Stay Immediately Stops All Creditor Activity

If you are considering filing bankruptcy in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C., you should be aware of a nifty feature of the Bankruptcy Code called the Automatic Stay. Whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the Automatic Stay directs your creditors to cease all collection activities immediately or face court sanction. In short, […]

A Short Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms

A Short Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms -- Lee Legal -- DC MD VA

Here is a short glossary of essential bankruptcy terms. Many definitions are not included. Do not attempt to manipulate concepts you do not fully understand. Call an attorney if you have a legal problem. Bankruptcy terms: A – C Adversary Proceeding: A lawsuit related to a bankruptcy case and commenced by filing a complaint with […]

Top Three Reasons to File Bankruptcy

Top Three Reasons to File Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is not appropriate for every situation, and the primary concern of a bankruptcy lawyer is to explore all of the options to determine whether bankruptcy or some other option is the best choice for you. No one intentionally chooses financial hardship. But how you face your adversity impacts your outcome. Here are the Top […]

Debt Settlement Companies are Rip-Offs

Most Debt Settlement Companies are Rip-Offs

There exists no independent research on the success rates of so-called “debt settlement” companies. Both internal company reports and copious anecdotal evidence suggest that fewer than one in four of those who hire these companies actually complete their programs. Even more troubling, most debt settlement clients are sued by their creditors while in a debt settlement […]

What is Skip Tracing?

Skip Tracing

Skip tracing (or “skiptracing”) is the imprecise and frequently inartful process of locating a person’s whereabouts by whatever means available to the skip tracer. Skip tracing tactics are most often employed by debt collectors, although the methods are also used by law enforcement, private investigators, bounty hunters, and journalists. Skiptracing is also sometimes referred to […]

Another Disclaimer

another disclaimer

Another disclaimer from Lee Legal. We assume zero liability for the information provided in this blog. Call us if you are seriously considering filing for bankruptcy protection. Lee Legal assumes legal liability for neither the timeliness nor the accuracy of the information provided in this blog. Call a Bankruptcy Lawyer If you live in Washington […]

Documents Required to File Bankruptcy

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The documents required to file bankruptcy are usually not too difficult to obtain. If you are getting ready to file bankruptcy, start gathering together the documents your bankruptcy attorney will need to draft and file your case. You will sign your bankruptcy filing under penalty of perjury. Your bankruptcy attorney must make reasonable inquiry into all your […]