Chapter 7 Bankruptcy meeting of creditors; second meeting coming up. How far can creditors attorney go in questions?

All bankruptcy filings require full, complete, truthful disclosure of all assets, income and debt. There is no such thing as something “not in the...

Stop payment on check # 1. Only after stop payment is confirmed by bank then write replacement check. Ask contractor to pay stop payment fee in...

Do I have a strong case for pesonal injury?

First of all, workers compensation benefits are all based on state law so you need to retain a workers compensation attorney to assure that you...

Filing a chap 13 bnkr we are over median and are being told that we can't keep our truck because pymnt is $838.00 a month.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a fine tuned complex matter subject to the intricacies of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the local rules of your district. ...

I was hit from behind while at at light. No personal injury. Can I get a settlement of funds for the inconvenience?

You should push the insurance company to give you a full fair payment for the property damage claim to your car. Do not take the first offer, keep...

You may not even need to prove that the owner of the door did anything wrong or that they "knew or should have known" there was anything defective...

In a deposition, can an attorney ask a Plaintiff why they are suing for the specific amount that they are?

Yes. If you are plaintiff in a civil suit seeking damages you have the burden of proof to demonstrate the basis for your claims. If you are...

Can I establish a trust before I get married to protect my assets from her?

Divorce courts are courts of equity. This means they have authority to overlook legal form and to, for example, pierce a trust. The answer to...

My daughter signed my name for two private student loans she is in default and the loan people are coming after me.

There is a distinction between a criminal fraud and a defense against a civil claim based on fraud or misrepresentation. To be sure, there can be...

My boyfriend's ex wife has made false statements in court (through her attorney). I would like to know what I can do about it.

If the statements are made in court they are subject to vigorous cross examination by your experienced trial attorney. If the statements are...