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Goodbye Blogger, Hello WordPress. 17 Oct 2010 | 01:02 pm
When I first opened my practice in 2004, I knew that I needed a website to promote my services. I had heard of blogging and figured that I needed one for my website. So I started off with Yahoo's ov...
Why I Am Done With The Chargers for 2010 1 Oct 2010 | 02:47 pm
An open letter to the San Diego Chargers: This is a letter that I actually started to write as a result of the blackout from the home opener. I decided to finish it learning about another blackout d...
5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement 13 Sep 2010 | 12:51 pm
Not too long ago, I started an advertising campaign on a local radio station. I excitedly tuned into the station and listened for my first "spot" to run. The station's staff had not entered the proper...
Spotting Loan Modification Scams 22 Aug 2010 | 12:39 pm
In tough economic times, the offer of a quick fix or a miracle cure can often be too much to resist when a desperate homeowner is trying to catch up on past due mortgage payments. With loan modificat...
Insolvency Is Not Bankruptcy 26 Jul 2010 | 05:09 am
In a recent blog entry, I discussed the misleading concept that some debtors think of themselves as "judgment proof". However a recent question from a client about insolvency as an "alternative" to b...
Don't Lie to the Bankruptcy Court 16 Jul 2010 | 04:18 pm
Fans of the show "Real Housewives of New Jersey", may know that Teresa Giudice and her husband filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What they may not know is that the trustee assigned to the case has file...
Think You Are Judgment Proof? Think Again. 11 Jul 2010 | 10:49 am
I sometimes hear from debtors that do not wish to file bankruptcy because they believe that they are “judgment proof”. Being “judgment proof” generally means that the debtor has no substantial assets...
No, You Don't Need a Timeshare 7 Jun 2010 | 09:23 am
One of the hardest things that my potential bankruptcy clients face from an emotional standpoint is losing property they have acquired over the years. In recent months, I have noticed that some of my ...
Three Things I've Learned 22 Mar 2010 | 05:21 am
My wife challenged me to come up with a list 3 things that I have learned from my profession that everyone should know. Although bankruptcy is my primary area of practice, I have been fortunate in my...
Maybe It Is Time To Let This House Go 8 Mar 2010 | 02:33 pm
As a bankruptcy attorney, I find that one of biggest concerns that debtors have is about their assets: "Can I keep my house?" "Can I keep my car?". In most cases, I can give my clients a clear idea of...
