Category Archives: Blog
Bankruptcy or Taxes: What To File First
If you are sinking in overwhelming debt, you may be considering bankruptcy, but you should know that no law that ever requires anyone to declare a personal bankruptcy. The first thing you need to do is to have an experienced bankruptcy lawyer evaluate your personal financial circumstances. For some, a bankruptcy is the only… Read More »
Is Bankruptcy Right For You?
When your debts spiral out of control and your bills start to pile up – and especially if you start getting those rude phone calls from collection agencies – if you’re like most people, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. However, you may not need to take that step. For some individuals in… Read More »
Still Far From Over
RealtyTrac is a real estate information company and marketplace for foreclosed properties founded in 1993 and based in Irvine, California. RealtyTrac publishes a monthly U.S. Foreclosure Market Report which finds that despite improvements in employment and a rising economy, the foreclosure crisis in the United States is still far from over. If you are… Read More »
The Whole Truth And Nothing But
If you are struggling with debts that you can’t pay in the Chicago area, speak first with an experienced Chicago bankruptcy lawyer who can explain your legal rights and options. You must be entirely honest when filing for bankruptcy. You have to disclose everything. Otherwise, you could be accused of bankruptcy fraud, a quite… Read More »
Defend Your Home From Foreclosure
If you are a homeowner in the Chicago area and you are struggling with overwhelming debt, your home may be or may become at risk for foreclosure. You won’t be alone. Foreclosure affects thousands of families in Illinois each year. If foreclosure becomes a possibility, get legal help and contact an experienced Chicago foreclosure… Read More »
Repossession And Your Rights
If you default on an automobile loan in Illinois – even if you simply fail to make a payment – the lender may act to repossess your vehicle. After a vehicle repossession in Illinois, the lender must provide you with a “Notice of Redemption” that indicates whether or not the lender intends to sell… Read More »
Mesothelioma, Your Rights, And The Law
Malignant mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused exclusively by exposure to asbestos, asbestos particles, or asbestos dust. If you’ve been exposed to asbestos or diagnosed with mesothelioma in the Chicago area, speak at once about your legal options with an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer. You may be able – with an lawyer’s help… Read More »
After Ten Years, Mixed Results
Although the economy has been improving and employment numbers are up, thousands of people in the Chicago area and across the state continue to struggle with massive personal debt. If your debts are bigger than your ability to pay them, discuss your situation as quickly as possible with an experienced Chicago bankruptcy lawyer. Back… Read More »
The Protection Bankruptcy Offers
Individuals and married couples – as well as businesses – may file a petition for bankruptcy with a United States bankruptcy court. There are three bankruptcy courts and districts in Illinois, and you must file in the district where you live. A listing of all of your debts and assets – and any other… Read More »
New Jersey Town Offers Free Rides
More than 10,000 people died suddenly and tragically in 2012 in alcohol-related traffic collisions in the United States. Tens of thousands also sustain serious injuries every year in these accidents. That’s the reason DUI is treated so seriously by the state of Illinois. If you are accused of DUI in or near Chicago, you’ll… Read More »