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How To Be Prepared if You Know Your Company is Expecting Layoffs

Expecting around 7,500 administrative position to be cut, The U.S. Postal Service is expected to provide more details. It's my job to get free information into the hands of laid off employees. I recently did the same for employees of KV Pharmaceutical and... Read >

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your Taxes

You might know what to expect if you're filing your tax return after bankruptcy, even if you're not expecting a refund. As a bankruptcy lawyer, I try to make sure my clients are getting all of their tax forms filled out properly. We've already discusse... Read >

Does Filing For Bankruptcy Go Against What We Learned from The Bible?

Christians and non-Christians alike may have guilt related to filing for bankruptcy. They may be worried that they are "cheating the system," or taking advantage of the government. Many may simply feel bad that they cannot pay what they owe. Some people e... Read >

Is There Any TIme Creditors Can't Call Me?

I counsel many clients and potential clients as a bankruptcy attorney, that are having problems with harassing creditor calls. Many people don't know their rights in this situation. I'm going to review what debt collectors can and can't do over the phone.... Read >

Is There Any Way To Get Rid of Student Loan Debt?

If you're currently worried about defaulted student loans, don't, because you're not alone. After college, it's easy to push student loans aside as many other expenses begin piling on quickly, such as rent, health insurance, car payments, etc. Student... Read >

Will Credit Cards Hurt My Credit Score After Filing? Reasons A Bankruptcy Lawyer Says They Can Help!

An inexperienced bankruptcy attorney or financial counselor might advise someone to just get rid of their credit cards entirely. Makes sense on the surface, right? The thought process is that if you don't have a lot of access to funds, you won't spend as ... Read >

Sharing the Road: Bicycle Safety Tips

If you enjoy riding your bike on roads there are two things to remember: First, motorists probably are not paying very close attention to you. Second, because of this lack of attention, you're at a greater risk for a bicycle accident when you share the r... Read >

Some Tips on Avoiding Identity Theft

To avoid identity theft while giving personal data or login information to websites make sure you are using a secure connection. Otherwise you may be at risk for identity theft. As a bankruptcy lawyer, I encounter people struggling with identity theft all... Read >

Families Suing JPMorgan Chase Over Illegal Foreclosure On Active Military Personnel

I'm proud to be an American, and I am a strong supporter of our troops fighting overseas in the War on Terror. So it upsets me to hear about the recent scandal involving JP Morgan Chase illegally foreclosing on the homes of active military personnel. In a... Read >

Hiring Companies To Create A Glass Sign For Your Business

If you need to hire a company to create a glass sign for your business, there are a few options that you can do to find a well qualified company to create the perfect signs so that your business will get the attention that it deserves. You need to have ... Read >

The Things You Need to Know About Truck Accidents

Over the last few weeks there have been quite a few tractor trailer truck accidents and bus accidents. Inclement weather like we've been experiencing has been responsible for many of these truck accidents, but accidents occur even in the best of condition... Read >

Things to Have In Your Car For Accidents

Drivers are in the difficult position of having to prepare for many different types of weather conditions, especially in the winter. As a car accident attorney, I want to prepare my clients for the worst. Suppose that you've done everythign right when it... Read >

What Happens When a Creditor Elects to Put a Lien on a House?

As a bankruptcy attorney I see the toll debt can take on a family every day. It's something that my clients are constantly dealing with. Now that foreclosure rates are at an all time high, saving your family home has probably moved up to number one on yo... Read >

Will the Courts Allow an Immigrant to File for Bankruptcy?

Immigrants often come into our office wanting help with their debt, when they do they usually have two questions: are they eligible to file bankruptcy and what effect will it have on their immigration status? The answer to the first question is yes. Th... Read >

Unused Credit Cards Can Actually Hurt Your Credit Score

Most people keep around a credit card for "emergencies," (and I mean REAL emergencies, not the Christmas-is-coming-and-I-forgot-to-pick-up-something-for-the-neighbors-daughter-who's-in-town variety). And if you manage to use your credit card only for emer... Read >