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Don’t Get Mad — Get Paid
Most of the civil litigation clients who come to see me want some person or company to pay them. You may be angry that the defendant has broken a contract or otherwise failed to deliver on some promise or warranty. You may even want the defendant to perform some specific action, and injunctive relief is sometimes…
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7 Uncommon Bankruptcy Assets
When you declare bankruptcy, you must be honest in your statements. You must list all of your property, even the most uncommon bankruptcy assets. List your assets in Schedule A/B. Be sure to include all real property, vehicles, inventory, home furnishings, clothing, jewelry, and all other tangible things that you own. Beyond personal and real…
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How Long Does Foreclosure Take?
Several factors affect how long it takes to complete a foreclosure in the District of Columbia. You may be living in the property, or you may have it rented. You may need some time to find a new place to live, or to save up for a security deposit. The bank may have paperwork problems…
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Don’t Face Your Debt Alone
Don’t face your debt alone. Hire a lawyer to stand up for you to your creditors. You want a lawyer who understands you and your goals. But also you want a lawyer who understands your creditors and the entire debt collection process. An advocate who will fight for you. Don’t face your debt alone. At…
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Does Foreclosure Hurt Your Security Clearance?
Between four and five million Americans have security clearances, but recent data suggest that security-cleared employees are less in demand as they used to be. Still, jobs requiring security clearances continue to command higher compensation and remain very highly sought-after in the Washington, D.C. area. Many factors affect the approval or recertification of a security clearance.…
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How Bankruptcy Promotes Entrepreneurship
Starting a business takes moxy, guts. Business owners can offset the risk of failure with feasibility planning and hard work. But many businesses fail, and our economy must not doom entrepreneurs to complete ruin. The truth is that failure is an inexorable characteristic of business. In a way, the availability of bankruptcy promotes entrepreneurship. Only one in…
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The Adversary Proceeding: Litigation in Bankruptcy Court
An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit filed within a bankruptcy case. Creditors, bankruptcy trustees, and other interested parties can file adversary proceedings in a bankruptcy, as can the bankruptcy filer. Bankruptcy offers both debtors and creditors finality in the adjudication of debts. An adversary proceeding is litigation in bankruptcy court to resolve the obligations of…
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Washington DC Foreclosure Notice Requirements
Washington, D.C. is a judicial foreclosure jurisdiction. In judicial proceedings, the defendant must be given specific notices at every step of the foreclosure process. You have rights if you are facing foreclosure in Washington, D.C., but you must act to preserve them. Below I describe each of the Washington DC foreclosure notice requirements in detail.…
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Use Your Tax Refund to File Bankruptcy
Attorneys fees used toward bankruptcy are exempt from distribution. In most cases, your entire tax refund can be protected in bankruptcy. But if you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you should also consider how much it will cost to file. If you are ready to start rebuilding your credit and need a fresh start, you…
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Legislation Would Protect Corps at the Expense of Consumers
Big, bad changes may be coming to the U.S. civil litigation court system. Four Republican-sponsored “tort reform” bills are currently making their way through Congress. Each of these pieces of pending legislation would protect corporations at the expense of consumers. And perhaps to no surprise, the bills are backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and dozens…
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