The first step to take when you are contemplating bankruptcy and you own some real estate.
The first step to take when you are contemplating bankruptcy and you own some real estate.
Most bankruptcy filers do not have to go to court.
Instead, every Chapter 7 case will be scheduled for a meeting of creditors, which does not take place in a courthouse. In Newark, New Jersey, the meetings of creditors take place in a downtown office building. Most large creditors (such as credit card companies) [...]
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How do I work with clients on consumer bankruptcy cases? I like to take a personalized approach. It depends on the client. Some people like to meet more often with their bankruptcy attorneys than others. I do my best to accommodate this.
But others just don’t have the time for [...]
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After you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, if everything goes right, you should end up at a 341 meeting of creditors. Named after section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, this is a meeting at which the trustee assigned to your case, you, your lawyer, and any creditors who choose [...]
