Business Disputes: When It’s Time to Sue
Most business disputes are the result of a breach of contract. Since contracts are written documents, the language of the contract, as well as the actions of the parties, will determine whether the dispute will result in litigation. Be reasonable and attempt to settle first, but also know when it’s time to sue. Corporations are […]
Don’t Send Good Money After Bad
Don’t send good money after bad. Have you heard the phrase? It means spending even more money on an investment with the hope of recouping your original investment. Most of our clients feel their credit card purchases to be investments. From clothing and food and appliances to rental cars and educational expenses, most people use plastic […]
Your Best Foreclosure Defense is Persistence
per · sis · tence 1. going on stubbornly or resolutely despite opposition or warning 2. insistent repetition of a question or opinion In Washington, D.C. you need both of these definitions to put forth a strong foreclosure defense. Your best foreclosure defense is persistence. Go on resolutely The plaintiff may file several motions against you […]
Student Loan Debt in DC, Virginia, and Maryland
In October 2017 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a 50 State Snapshot of Student Debt. Since its formation, the CFPB has handled tens of thousands of complaints related to student loan lenders, servicers, and debt collectors. Student loan debt in DC, Virginia, and Maryland is truly enormous. Total outstanding student loan debt in DC is $6.76 […]
Mediation is Not Required Prior to Foreclosure in DC
On July 7, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit made clear that mediation is not required prior to foreclosure in D.C. The decision came on appeal from Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. N.A. v. Perry M. Bryant, 13-CA-007584(R)(RP). BNYM v. Bryant On November 8, 2013, Bank of […]
Where Should I File Bankruptcy: DC, Maryland, or Virginia?
Washington, D.C. is one of the most transient metropolitan areas in the world. People not only move into and out of the District. They also move between D.C. and Maryland and Virginia. There are distinct differences between filing bankruptcy in DC, Maryland and Virginia. So where should I file bankruptcy? Jurisdiction is usually based on […]
We Fight the Good Fight
Lee Legal takes on just a few carefully selected litigation cases each year. Every story has two sides, but we prefer cases where our client has the better story. We prefer not just to win, but to be right. At Lee Legal, we fight the good fight. The relative size and resources of our opponent, […]
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 […]
Does Foreclosure Terminate a Lease?
If you rent your home and your landlord is in foreclosure, you are fully justified in wanting to know: Does foreclosure terminate a lease? You may have an excellent relationship with your landlord, but if your landlord is in foreclosure, watch out. Legal ownership of your home will transfer to a new landlord once the […]