Effective November 1, 2011 the Bankruptcy Court Clerk has increased bankruptcy filing fees. Chapter 7 filing fees are increasing to $306 and Chapter 13 filing fees will now be $281. For a free bankruptcy consultation in the Chicago area, feel...
Better Business Bureau A+ Rating
Great News everyone.
As you know, I always recommend consumers check out the better business bureau when investigating new companies, whether it be an chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney, debt consolidation company, or...
Strategic default on your mortgage. is a chapter 13 better?
I've recently read the following article on Zillow.com's blog.http://www.zillow.com/blog/2011-04-27/the-consequences-of-walking-away/?scid=emm-052311_MayBuzzRoundup-walkaway
It does offer some useful advice, but I think a chapter 13...
New advertising sources
Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - Free Consults
Trying this as a new advertising source to bump up exposure for our bankruptcy law firm
Racial discrepancy in bankruptcy filers?
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Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers near you
Leeders & Associates, Ltd. has several office locations to serve your needs throughout Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and can handle cases throughout the state. The firm focuses on consumer and...
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyers near you
Leeders & Associates, Ltd. has several office locations to serve your needs throughout Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and can handle cases throughout the state. The firm focuses on consumer and small business bankruptcy cases, filing...
Documents needed for Illinois Bankruptcy filing
In Illinois, a debtor who is filing for bankruptcy, whether it is chapter 7 or chapter 13 must provide documents to the trustee right after filing. These documents include pay advices and income statements, as well as tax...
Bankruptcy fraud and baseball -Lenny Dykstra
Here is a recent story I read about bankruptcy fraud. Unfortunately, this happened to former big league star, Lenny Dykstra. He is being accused of selling off his personal assets that were under control of his bankruptcy estate,...
Bankruptcy – can you just amend to make the problems go away?
The answer usually is yes... but this court decision begs to differ.As quoted in the recent 7th Circuit decision
Stamat v. Neary, No. 09-3448 (March 24, 2011) N.D. Ill., E. Div. Affirmed
The US trustee objected to discharge of...