Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the so called “fresh start” bankruptcy. You wipe out all your debts and get a new start on life. However, what happens to your belongings? Can the Court take the proverbial shirt off your back? In technical terms, you wipe out your debt and you must also liquidate all your non-exempt … Read More
Category Archives: Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy Attorney Qualifications
May 25th, 2011
What should you look for in a bankruptcy lawyer? There are so many lawyers practicing bankruptcy law these days. How do you know which one is right for you? Below are some guidelines: I would always recommend meeting with the lawyer and asking him or her detailed questions. There is nothing that can substitute for … Read More
Bankruptcy Law Firms: Is Bigger Better?
May 9th, 2011
What size firm is ideal for servicing bankruptcy clients? Sometimes bigger is better when it comes to law firms. If you have a serious criminal matter or are planning lengthily litigation against another party it can be argued that a well known powerful law firm has advantages. But in the world of bankruptcy bigger usually … Read More
Appearance Attorneys
May 4th, 2011
Bankruptcy lawyers make use of appearance attorneys. Most use them regularly and some use them all the time. Just what is an appearance attorney and what are the ethics involved in their use? An “appearance” refers to showing up at Court. In the context of Bankruptcy Court, attorneys usually make special appearances which means they … Read More
