Will bankruptcy eliminate the monetary damages awarded in a civil judgment that resulted from a violent fight? We have all heard this story before. A nice guy walks into a bar in Kennesaw, Georgia with his smoking hot girlfriend. On this particular night, the bar is filled with some rowdy patrons. One of the drunk […]
If you are in a 100 percent Chapter 13 plan in the Northern District of Georgia, you will be able to keep all of your tax refund. However, if you are in a Chapter 13 case where your credit card debt, medical debt and other unsecured debts are being eliminated in your plan, you will […]
What is the Meeting of Creditors? The bankruptcy meeting of creditors should not be a stressful event. The purpose of this hearing is to make sure that the papers that have been submitted to the court by your bankruptcy attorney are true and accurate. What Should I Bring With Me? Make sure you bring your […]
I recently spoke to a potential client who said to me, “Hey Jeff, I need to cancel my appointment with you tomorrow because my friend told me that I make too much to file bankruptcy.” “Is your friend a bankruptcy attorney?” I asked. “No.” He responded. Until a qualified bankruptcy attorney completely reviews your entire […]
What will happen in the bankruptcy world for 2013? My predictions are not based on any scientific data but instead are based on my gut along with personal experiences. I don’t have a crystal ball but here is my stab at it. 1. Bankruptcy Filings will drop by another 30 percent I have been hearing […]
The Rome News Tribune recently reported that Larry Martin has filed bankruptcy in the Northern District of Georgia. Larry Martin is the largest property owner in Floyd County. For anyone in the Rome area who needs to rent some commercial space, he is the man you need to call. You cannot drive through Rome without […]