Category Archives: Interest

PLEASE CALL & EMAIL YOUR SENATORS NOW TO SUPPORT S. 61 SAVE OUR HOMES FROM THE BANKS

Mar15

Stop whatever you are doing, gather staff, family, and friends, and take the one minute needed to have everyone you know do the following:
Phone AND email your Senator.  Say:
“Hi, I’m [Name] and I live in [town]
I’m calling to urge Senator  ___ to vote for S. 61.
Senator  ____ should stand up to the big banks and support […]

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There Are Consequences In Failing To Compromise In Bankruptcy

Jul08

Make no mistake about it.  If you have a disputed claim hanging over your head, sometimes bankruptcy can put you in the driver’s seat.  If you are not the debtor and a defendant in some action filed in bankruptcy, maybe you should think twice about not compromising or settling your case.  Litigation is unpredictable.  Just […]

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What Is More Important To You? Saving Money For Retirement Or Paying Off Your Credit Cards?

Jul02

Trying to make a decision to file bankruptcy is a hard decision.  I grant you that.  It is one that you have to make by yourself.  All lawyers like me can do is give you the best advice possible.  However, I get asked all of the time why someone in a very tight financial situation […]

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