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Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney David Siegel Discusses Pre-Filing Requirements

06/21/12

According to Chicago bankruptcy attorney David Siegel, there are several pre-filing requirements that must be satisfied.  For example, before a case can be filed under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Code, the debtor must submit to a credit counseling session.  The credit counseling session is a half-hour or one hour on the telephone or in person or on the computer whereby a credit counselor will ask specific questions concerning your assets, your liabilities, your income and your expenses.  The purpose of the credit counseling is to determine whether or not you qualify for a bank

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Bankruptcy Attorney Skewered By Court For Inadequate Compensation Statement

06/18/12

Bankruptcy attorneys are required to file a statement of compensation for each bankruptcy case. The statement discloses all forms of past, present, and future compensation. If they charge a client additional fees after the case is filed the attorney is supposed to file a supplemental statement of compensation within 14 days. Many attorneys do not strictly follow these rules. Frequently, attorneys neglect to file supplemental fee statements during complicated bankruptcy cases where clients pay for additional services after the case is filed.

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Mundelein Bankruptcy Lawyer On The Meeting Of Creditors

06/13/12

According to Mundelein bankruptcy lawyer David Siegel, the meeting of creditors is a meeting between the trustee, the debtor that has filed the bankruptcy case and any creditors that decide to show up for this meeting.  At this meeting the debtor will be questioned under oath by the trustee in the case regarding the bankruptcy petition and its truthfulness and accuracy.  In many cases, creditors will not show up to question the debtor even after they have been given notice. 

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Mundelein Bankruptcy Lawyer On The Meeting Of Creditors

06/13/12

According to Mundelein bankruptcy lawyer David Siegel, the meeting of creditors is a meeting between the trustee, the debtor that has filed the bankruptcy case and any creditors that decide to show up for this meeting.  At this meeting the debtor will be questioned under oath by the trustee in the case regarding the bankruptcy petition and its truthfulness and accuracy.  In many cases, creditors will not show up to question the debtor even after they have been given notice. 

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Round Lake Beach Bankruptcy Lawyer Handles Chapter 13

06/13/12

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer David Siegel states that Chapter 13 allows a person to reorganize their debts and pay back creditors on a monthly payment plan for a period of 3 to 5 years.  During the Chapter 13 repayment plan, the person is protected by the automatic stay in bankruptcy meaning that the person who filed the Chapter 13 bankruptcy will be protected from any lawsuits, communications or collection efforts from the creditors trying to collect on debts owed to them.

 

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Round Lake Beach Bankruptcy Lawyer Handles Chapter 13

06/13/12

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer David Siegel states that Chapter 13 allows a person to reorganize their debts and pay back creditors on a monthly payment plan for a period of 3 to 5 years.  During the Chapter 13 repayment plan, the person is protected by the automatic stay in bankruptcy meaning that the person who filed the Chapter 13 bankruptcy will be protected from any lawsuits, communications or collection efforts from the creditors trying to collect on debts owed to them.

 

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The Daily Docket: Justice Dept. Takes Aim at Bankruptcy Fees

06/05/12

The Department of Justice’s point man for bankruptcy cases on Monday challenged attorneys’ resistance to his bid to ensure the “extraordinarily large” fees he says they charge are reasonable and warranted Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here.

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Another Brush-Maker Bites the Dust

05/31/12

Alphonso “A.K.” Harper and Alfred C. Fuller have a lot in common.

At the turn of the century, when they were each 21 years old, the young men, one in Iowa and one in New England, started businesses selling custom brushes door-to-door.

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Borders Trustee Fights Gift-Card Claims

05/29/12
Reuters

The man in charge of paying creditors of Borders Group Inc.

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