The Importance of Trust There is no substitute for building trust with clients. It establishes open lines of communication, increases cooperation and ultimately drives the profitability of a law practice. Clients who trust their lawyer are eager to meet ... Read full article
There are two typical types of financial setbacks that lead to bankruptcy for most people: a huge surprise, and a slow and steady increase in debt. If you are on the surprise side of things, as many of us are from time to time, it is important to follow ... Read full article
Are Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Biased? In my experience, absolutely not. In fact, consumer bankruptcy attorneys are among the most dedicated the legal profession has to offer, performing what is sometimes a thankless job for people who are under ... Read full article
In September of 2011 I took an informal survey of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney (“NACBA”) members on professional burnout. Through a post on the NACBA listserv discussion group I asked NACBA members to rate on a scale of 1 to 10 how ... Read full article
At a recent meeting of our Chapter 13 Committee meeting, a group of Bay Area bankruptcy attorneys who meet monthly to discuss recent developments in consumer bankruptcy law, a lively discussion erupted among a group of 40-50 local practitioners over Bay ... Read full article
The 9th Circuit has ruled that to the extent that an automobile lender rolls the negative equity from a trade-in into a new acquisition loan that part of the loan is not a purchase money security interest. In re Penrod, 611 F.3d 1158 (9th Cir. 2010). ... Read full article
