Bankruptcy Blogs

Reaffirmation Agreements–What are they and why should I hope the Judge does not approve mine?

01/19/11

Sticking with our recent theme in blog entries, we decide to touch on reaffirmation agreements this week. Debtors who file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arizona, and owe money on their house or car, are virtually certain to run across one or more of them. Leaving homes for another day, here is a quick rundown…

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A&P -- Direct Showdown Avoided On Leasehold Liens Under DIP Financing Order

01/18/11

Can a debtor seeking debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code grant a lender a lien on a leasehold interest in the face of an express anti-hypothecation provision in the underlying lease? There are no cases directly on point, and the DIP financing order entered in The Grea

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A&P -- Direct Showdown Avoided On Leasehold Liens Under DIP Financing Order

01/18/11

Can a debtor seeking debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code grant a lender a lien on a leasehold interest in the face of an express anti-hypothecation provision in the underlying lease? There are no cases directly on point, and the DIP financing order entered in The Grea

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I Can Breathe Again After Filing Chapter 13

01/17/11

2600 So. Gessner, Houston TX - Side Entrance of Bankruptcy Law Office

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I Can Breathe Again After Filing Chapter 13

01/17/11

2600 So. Gessner, Houston TX - Side Entrance of Bankruptcy Law Office

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Aurora Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Office Now Open Every Saturday

01/15/11

For all Aurora, Illinois residents considering filing either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the law offices of David M. Siegel has extended the office time available in Kane County.

Specifically, the Aurora office, located at 1700 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505, will be open every Saturday from 9:00 am through 12:00 Noon. Every initial consultation is complimentary. Anyone seeking information or advice will receive a copy of the book, Chapter 7 Success: The Complete Guide to Surviving Personal Bankruptcy. For more information, contact (847) 520-8100.

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Supreme Court in the Driver’s Seat in Ransom v. FIA Card Services

01/15/11

In a significant decision affecting bankruptcy cases throughout the United States, the Supreme Court of the United States has determined that a debtor, who does not make a loan or lease payment, may not take the car ownership deduction. This case has impact on all Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases currently being administered by David M. Siegel & Associates, throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Atlanta Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section, Monthly Breakfast Meeteings

01/14/11

The Bankruptcy Section of the Atlanta Bar Association enthusiastically announces the commencement of monthly Breakfast Meetings in Year 2011. Please save the dates listed below and come join your colleagues for delicious food, collegiality and entertaining speakers. All meetings will from 7:30 am to 9:00 am.

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