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What a Lawyer Considers when Advising a Client on Bankruptcy

Robert Canning | December 16, 2010

It's essential to know that not everyone is eligible to declare bankruptcy.

Are Residents Leaving Staten Island Because of Bankruptcy?

Pasquale Calcagno | December 15, 2010

While Calcagno and his legal associates do not celebrate other people’s hard times, they are always willing to help their clients regain their financial standings. ...

Filing for Bankruptcy in Staten Island

Pasquale Calcagno | December 15, 2010

Staten Island, a vast majority of clients at Calcagno and Associates- Bankruptcy have filed for Chapter 7.

Who is Involved in Your Bankruptcy Case?

James Cerbone | December 8, 2010

While you cannot choose the creditors that you pay back and which ones you don’t or who your appointed bankruptcy trustee will be, you do ...

Could My Business Benefit From Bankruptcy?

James Maye | November 16, 2010

If you’re comfortable with the notion of walking away from your business, then Maye suggests looking further into filing for Chapter 7.

Is Debt Settlement Ever Possible?

Robert Pellegrino | November 15, 2010

Any time a debt settlement means a change in someone’s legal status, an attorney is necessary.

Can You Apply the Homestead Exemption to a Mobile Home?

Dickron Bohikian | November 12, 2010

A mobile home does not count as real estate under the Michigan bankruptcy code, because it does not fall into the category of real property.

Why is an Automatic Stay Important in Bankruptcy?

Dickron Bohikian | November 12, 2010

It could actually be to a debtor's detriment to continue moving forward with any ongoing legal battles while a bankruptcy is also going on.

How Does Collateral Affect Bankruptcy?

Christian Younger | November 1, 2010

Essentially, collateral is the security interest that is tied to a debt.

How Will the Birth of a Child Affect Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Christian Younger | November 1, 2010

In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you and your attorney are basically trying to predict the future from a financial standpoint.