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Several recent posts have received nationwide attention, and we welcome the positive response. My office has fielded calls from hundreds of people all over the country interested in issues I’ve written about here. Unfortunately, if you live outside the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region, our office is unable to provide any information or advice beyond what’s […]
Select the Best Bankruptcy Lawyer for You
Select the best bankruptcy lawyer for you. Make a personal connection, communicate, and ask questions. If you have a problem and want to tell someone about it, then you will probably want to tell a friend. Friends listen, and although they may not always understand, they always try. That’s why they’re you’re friends. We all […]
The Power and Complexity of the New Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plans
New Chapter 13 bankruptcy Plans took effect nationwide on December 1, 2017. Trustees, creditors and debtors alike are grappling with the new Plans, which are the result of extensive revision by nationally-recognized leaders in bankruptcy practice. What is a Chapter 13 Plan? When you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are doing so for one […]
Hire an Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney
Almost a year ago on December 1, 2015, major changes to the official bankruptcy forms took effect. One of the stated purposes of the changes was to make the forms easier. Unfortunately, the new forms did not accomplish that goal. The official bankruptcy forms are now actually more difficult to complete. Even more changes to […]
Can Student Loans in DC Be Discharged through Bankruptcy?
Today, one of the biggest debt problems that many people face is student loan debt. According to American Student Assistance, around 60 percent of college students — or 12 million college students each year — borrow money to cover the costs of attending school. Washington, D.C. has the most student debt in the nation. So can […]
Can I Keep My Car If I File Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy provides an important opportunity to eliminate debts that you are struggling with and cannot pay. However, many people are reluctant to consider bankruptcy even when filing makes sense. This reluctance can stem from serious concerns about having to give up essential possessions such as your car. I frequently answer the question: Can I Keep My […]