Questions answered by Ted Zink Jr.

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Will starting a LLC protect commissions earned as an independent insurance agent & bank account from garnishment by a creditor

Ted's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

I agree with Mr. Knight except with respect to the vulnerability of the transfer of your commissions to the LLC in exchange for ownership of the...

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Problem with Loan Contract, does it matter in which state I get legal assistance for written contract

Ted's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

Is the contract governed by the laws of any particular state? Most contracts have a provision, usually towards the end of the contract, that...

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Market test in Chapter 11

Ted's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

What do you mean by "market test?" Regarding virtually every issue to be decided by a bankruptcy judge, certain facts may make it more, or less,...

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Do I need to tell the trustee if my wife got a new job after 341 hearing?

Ted's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

I agree with the previous answers and write only to observe that income earned after you file your chapter 7 case does not become property of your...

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How can someone get a judgement against you? And are you notified before it hits your credit?

Ted's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

The only way another party can get a judgment against you is to file a lawsuit in the correct court, serve you with summons and complaint, and...

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How to collect from a company that sold its assets and went out of business?

Ted's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

Here are steps you can take. First, sue the old company, and its owners for breach of contract and piercing the corporate veil. You will want to...

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Can a creditor put a lien against me on a house that I don't even own?

Ted's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

There can be no valid lien to secure an obligation you owe on property you do not own. A creditor can, however, take a consensual lien on property...

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What is common professional practice after a consultation with an attorney you want to hire?

Ted's answer | Answered on June 25, 2016

The common and highly recommended practice is for the lawyer to tell the client at the conclusion of the consultation that he will not undertake...

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What are my rights regarding former employee who signed a non-compete agreement and has now opened a salon in same center?

Ted's answer | Answered on June 25, 2016

You should engage a lawyer to file a suit seeking a preliminary and permanent injunctions prohibiting your former employer from what she proposes...

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Can my landlord refuse to pay back my security deposit.

Ted's answer | Answered on June 25, 2016

The key to answering your questions lies in the written lease. Assuming the lease favors your position, you may want to take the matter to small...

Ted Zink Jr.'s Answers (1632)

Will starting a LLC protect commissions earned as an independent insurance agent & bank account from garnishment by a creditor

Problem with Loan Contract, does it matter in which state I get legal assistance for written contract

Market test in Chapter 11

Do I need to tell the trustee if my wife got a new job after 341 hearing?

How can someone get a judgement against you? And are you notified before it hits your credit?

How to collect from a company that sold its assets and went out of business?

Can a creditor put a lien against me on a house that I don't even own?

What is common professional practice after a consultation with an attorney you want to hire?

What are my rights regarding former employee who signed a non-compete agreement and has now opened a salon in same center?

Can my landlord refuse to pay back my security deposit.