bankruptcy

As a Fort Worth bankruptcy lawyer I encounter clients each day that express concern over their future after filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about bankruptcy that float around and scare people away from taking advantage of the benefits bankruptcy can offer. Common Misconceptions One fear most people express is that [...]

As a Dallas bankruptcy lawyer, I help people resolve their debts and protect their assets through bankruptcy every day. When it comes to asset protection, there are two ways your personal property could be protected in bankruptcy. Federal bankruptcy exemptions offer basic asset protection for anyone in the United States filing for bankruptcy, while state [...]

Bankruptcy Relief Hasn’t Always Been Available Bankruptcy is a process under federal law whereby individuals as well as businesses can shed unmanageable debt and start over. Under the right circumstances, filing for bankruptcy can provide tremendous relief, however, for much of history, the concept of discharging debt was quite foreign. Historically, individuals who could not [...]

Believe it or not, the vast majority of bankruptcy lawyers, I would say 95% or higher, take their ethical obligations very seriously. We value the oath that we took when we received our license and honor it daily by dispensing advice in the best interests of our clients. Like doctors advising lifestyle modifications or prescribing [...]

Bennett v. Bennett (In re Bennett), No. 09-44442-BDL (Bankr. W.D. Wash., January 19, 2011). When you file for bankruptcy, any “interested” party can ask the court to dismiss your case.  If the court finds that you abused the bankruptcy laws, by lying or hiding assets, the court will agree and dismiss the case.  You will [...]