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Common law fraud is one of the most commonly claimed intentional torts in civil litigation cases. States throughout the country have enacted various fraud laws. Common law fraud, however, is a...

One of the most common questions we hear as bankruptcy attorneys is whether a married couple should file together. The unfortunate answer, as always is “it depends.” Very often, married couples will...

One of the most common mistakes debtors will make prior to filing for bankruptcy is attempting to pay off certain debts. Even worse, we will often see debtors attempting to offload property so as to...

When filing for bankruptcy, a debtor must disclose all information regarding their personal assets, liabilities, accounts, and just about any information that may be pertinent to determining what...

The main goal of a bankruptcy case is to discharge the debtor of all debts. This means eliminating all remaining debts. In chapter 7, this happens usually within 90 days of filing. In chapter 13,...

Depositions can often be daunting. Whether a party to the action, or just a witness to certain facts, depositions are an intimidating but integral part of the discovery process. But what actually...

While it does not happen often, the bankruptcy code does update. Congress, as intended, is a slow moving machine when it comes to passing legislation. This often means certain areas of the law,...

While most people have likely heard of the term “discovery” in the legal context, many may not know what it really entails. In a litigation or personal injury case, discovery is arguably the most...

When a debtor is filing for bankruptcy, often their first question is “what happens to my home?” Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a debtor is granted safe harbor for their assets. The purpose of...

Attorneys generally specialize in specific areas of law, such as bankruptcy. In fact, a lawyer is normally required under the rules of professional responsibility to refer clients out when the...