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The loss of life is tragic for family members and on rare occasions loss of life may occur during a bankruptcy proceeding. If you are a successor-in-interest to a decedent’s estate that is in a...

Suffering from a personalinjury accident can be devastating not only to the individual injured, but also to the individual’s family members and friends. Our firm often receives inquiries from...

With New Jersey in the middle of its winter season, injuries due to ice and snow conditions can occur because of the irresponsible actions of property owners and landlords. Commercial and...

When an individual files a bankruptcy petition, the automatic stay prevents creditors from trying to collect debt. Generally, this means that a creditor cannot contact the individual, repossess...

When an individual files for bankruptcy protection, they are entitled to exempt certain property from their bankruptcy estate. The exemptions ensure that property that the debtor seeks to retain...

It’s common that many clients surrender their real property in Chapter 7 cases, and assume that surrendering the property will alleviate any issues or obligations owed by them. Unfortunately, the...

One of the several benefits of filing for Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization are the “cramdown” provisions. A cramdown occurs when a debtor proposes to pay the secured value of...

During the course of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding, a debtor may seek to avoid a lien filed by a condominium or homeowner association against the debtor’s real property for failure to pay...

In general, a proof of claim is a legal document that notifies the debtor, the trustee, and other parties-in-interest that a creditor wishes to assert its right to receive distributions from the...

The death of a loved one will always cause emotional and financial grief to family members. Wrongful death cases are frequently challenging for clients, because they often have to relive tragic...