Foreclosure Defense in Washington, D.C.
Lee Legal provides foreclosure defense in Washington, D.C. We defend homeowners and commercial property owners facing foreclosure in D.C. Superior Court. If you receive a Complaint for Judicial Foreclosure, there are deadlines to file papers with the court. Once you are served, you have only 20 days to file and serve an Answer to the Complaint. As soon […]
Student Loan Forgiveness Could Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap
The racial wage gap is wider today than in it was in 1979. And according to this recent Washington Post article, student debt is exacerbating the gap. Student loans make it more difficult for to save money and accumulate assets. Targeted student loan forgiveness could narrow the racial wealth gap. Education levels directly influence both economic opportunity and […]
Loss Mitigation Waterfall Should Continue Post-MHA
In July 2016 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report titled Guiding Principles for the Future of Loss Mitigation. The report lists several “lessons learned” from the financial crisis and makes recommendations to mortgage lenders and servicers for a post-MHA era. One specific suggestion is the permanent adoption of the loss mitigation “waterfall” model. The […]
Sometimes Being Right Isn’t Enough
You know you’re right. The other person knows you’re right. Every reasonable person with an objective perspective on the facts would agree: “You’re absolutely right!” Unfortunately, sometimes being right isn’t enough. Some people are really stubborn. Some people just don’t like to admit they’re wrong. Others don’t want to have to pay money if they think they can worm […]
Key Takeaways from Bank of America’s 2016 Survey of the Wealthy
Bank of America’s 2016 Insights on Wealth and Worth survey of the wealthy contains some very interesting findings. The survey studies the attitudes and behavior of wealthy and very wealthy adults in the United States. U.S. Trust, which operates as a division of Bank of America Private Wealth Management, has been surveying the perspective of the wealthy […]
Help Me to Help You
As a bankruptcy lawyer serving the Washington D.C. area, I have helped hundreds of businesses and individuals seeking debt relief. Most of my clients are a pleasure to serve, but sometimes communications issues arise. Here are some ways that you can help your bankruptcy attorney to advance your case. Help me to help you with these simple key communication […]
The Bankruptcy Discharge Before Christmas
If you file your Chapter 7 bankruptcy within the next three weeks, you will get your bankruptcy discharge before Christmas. Start your new year off right and get straight with your finances. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of a debt-free life. Most Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases take three months from start to finish. About […]