Foreclosure Assistance in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Foreclosure Assistance in DC, Maryland and Virginia - LEE LEGAL

Seek foreclosure assistance if you are facing a foreclosure auction in DC, Maryland or Virginia. If you want to keep your home, act fast while you still have options. Stop the foreclosure process In some cases, it makes sense to allow a foreclosure auction to take place. If you no longer want to keep the […]

Top 5 Foreclosure Defenses in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC

Top 5 Foreclosure Defenses -- LEE LEGAL -- DC VA MD foreclosure attorney

If your mortgage company forecloses, you may have defenses. Virginia and Maryland are nonjudicial foreclosure jurisdictions, which means you must sue the mortgage company to raise these defenses. But the District of Columbia is a judicial foreclosure jurisdiction. In DC, you can raise these defenses in your Answer to the Complaint for Judicial Foreclosure. Here […]

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 […]

Student Loan Debt in DC, Virginia, and Maryland

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 […]

Washington DC Has the Most Student Debt in the Nation

Washington DC Has the Most Student Debt in the Nation

Washington DC is a great place to live. And the residents who live here are some of the most educated in the nation. But as might be expected, Washington DC also has the most student debt in the nation, too. The average student loan debt per borrower in Washington DC is $39,832.12. That’s the highest in […]

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 […]

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. […]

Use Your Tax Refund to File Bankruptcy

Use Your Tax Refund to File Bankruptcy - Lee Legal DC VA MD

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 […]

Foreclosure Defense in Washington, D.C.

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 […]