I have been practicing law for over 30 years, almost all of them in Bankruptcy Court. Over this time, I have advised clients in a wide range of issues. I have represented Debtors, Creditors, and Trustees. All parts of the system. Over these
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Archives for General Bankruptcy Topics
The Calm Before the Bankruptcy Storm
We Are Here to Help You Weather the Storm! With 5 months of the Pandemic behind us in the US, millions of jobs lost, mortgage and rent payments missed, many are wondering, where’s the Tsunami of Bankruptcy filings? In fact, compared to 2019, Bankruptcy filings
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting.. to File for Bankruptcy Protection
What to Expect…. In Bankruptcy Court! I’ve written many articles on how to be a good Client in a Bankruptcy case, and the documents you’ll need to have ready for your Attorney. Here is an update on exactly what to expect as a client, or
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Bankruptcy Court Hearings in the Age of a Pandemic
Bankruptcy Court is Open! Emergency Declared– What are Courts Doing? Back in Mid-March, when the President declared a State of Emergency for all 50 states, and most states imposed some sort of a stay-at-home order, most State Courts almost immediately shut down. In the State
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The “Touchless Bankruptcy” is Here!
Touchless Bankruptcy- Sparkling Clean Credit! BankruptcyLawChicago is Open Now! In these unprecedented times, we are all faced with challenges. Now, with people losing jobs, and trying to stay safe, we are here to help you. BankruptcyLawChicago.com is open as an essential business. We are here to
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES FOR CORONAVIRUS-RELATED FINANCIAL RELIEF
Bankruptcy Success Stories- The Family Business
When people think of seeing a Bankruptcy Attorney, they think of failure. Failure to manage money, failure of a business, failure because they can’t pay their mortgage or medical bills. In reality, Bankruptcy can be a success story. Here’s one real-life family’s Bankruptcy Success Story:
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Workers Compensation Settlements and Bankruptcy- UPDATE
If you live in Illinois and get hurt while working, you have the right to make a claim for those injuries through the Workers Compensation system. If you go through the process, many times, your claim will be enough to pay your medical bills, plus
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How To Recover From Bankruptcy Filing- Rebuild Your Credit!
Almost everyone I talk to, when considering filing for Bankruptcy Protection, asks “How will this affect my Credit?” What they really want to know is, will they be able to get credit in the future? The answer is that Bankruptcy temporarily causes your credit score
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BankruptcyLawChicago’s New Palos Heights Office to Serve Chicago’s South Suburbs!
Over the almost 20 years I’ve been running my own firm, my goal has been to serve the client first and foremost. I opened the Law Offices of Daniel J. Winter in 1999, as a Bankruptcy and Debt Relief firm primarily. Headquarters, the Original office,
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