Archives for General Bankruptcy Topics

When Will You Need a Lawyer?

This is a continuation of my series of articles on what lawyers can do for you. My last article, “What do Lawyers do for You?” explained what good lawyers can do to help their clients, generally. You might not think about it, but, at just
Read More

What Do Lawyers Do for You?

Most people hope that they never have to use a lawyer, ever. If you watch late-night TV, or listen to stand-up comedians, and that’s all you knew, you wouldn’t want to either. And I’m just talking about the jokes! Late-night TV is also filled with
Read More

How to Stop Wage Garnishments Immediately

You’ve been trying to pay your bills, but ran short each month.  And, sometg had to give, so you stopped paying the credit cards.  Then, they sued you, and got a court judgment.  Now, your boss just got a Wage Deduction Order, or a “brick”
Read More

The Many Emotions of Money Problems- You’re not Alone!

For most people, dealing with financial issues is loaded with many emotions. When things get out of control, the emotions can get out of control also.  When things are going well, everything seems just fine.  But, when money gets tight, people naturally get more stressed-out. 
Read More

Medical Bankruptcy. Is there such a thing?

I’ve met with hundreds of clients over the 20 plus years that I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer. And, many times, people ask me to do a “Medical Bankruptcy”. There is really no such thing as a “Medical Bankruptcy”. The term is just a way to
Read More

What Flavor is Your Financial Situation?

Summer is here, and if you want to cool off, you think of ice cream.  What flavor do you pick?  Vanilla?  Chocolate? Rocky Road?  Think about your financial situation  the same way.  Is everyone’s situation plain vanilla, or does the person’s situation come with chips,
Read More