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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What To Do When You Get Sued
You cannot prevent a plaintiff from suing you. The case may have no merit, and the plaintiff may even be guilty of abuse of process. But you cannot avoid litigation if the plaintiff names you as a defendant. Here’s what to do when you get sued. Don’t Freak Out Maybe you were expecting a lawsuit. […]
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 […]
The Bankruptcy Threat in Debt Settlement Negotiations
When attempting to settle a debt or otherwise negotiate with a creditor, the bankruptcy threat is a potent weapon. The credible threat of bankruptcy from your attorney can induce a creditor to reconsider his position during negotiations. Creditors More Willing to Negotiate If You Are Willing to File Bankruptcy Suppose you want to settle a debt for less than is owed. Do you […]
Saturday Office Hours for Bankruptcy Clients
Lee Legal offers Saturday office hours for bankruptcy client consultations. We know you’re busy. It can be tough to take time off work. If you prefer weekend appointments, we can accommodate you. Flexible office hours for busy clients Our Saturday office hours are between 9AM and 3PM in the Washington, D.C. office, located a block […]
Feds Investigating Banks for Debt Collection Abuse
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency will investigate banks for filing hundreds of thousands of abusive debt collection lawsuits. In many cases, debt buyers use shoddy records or flimsy affidavits in support of these lawsuits. According to the Washington Post, a probe of JPMorgan Chase that started in 2011 will be expanded to […]