I agree with the other counsel that what you propose is not likely to raise any major issues for you in a later bankruptcy case. Good luck to you...

Can my bank legally make me pay my loan off then surrender the collateral?

I think you need to take whatever documentation, paperwork, letters, etc. to an attorney and ask for his or her assessment of what is going on. ...

First lien holder

The dealership appears to have made a mistake. They cannot have a valid lien on a car for which the entire purchase price (including all fees,...

We are close to settle with a long-developed proposal. Do I need to prepare for the trail?

I have seen the situation where one party, believing settlement was a fait accompli, failed to prepare for trial. The case did not settle. The...

Computation of time (New York civil case)?

The day of court direction is day 0, the next day is day 1.

Sometimes matters of an extremely sensitive nature are discussed, sometimes off the record, in chambers, particularly if there is media in the...

Step one is to call the other side and get them to agree to an adjournment. Step two, call the clerks office and notify them of the adjournment. ...

"No authority to settle" means, quite literally, that your adversary's counsel has not been authorized by his client to negotiate a resolution of...

Can I not testify in court even though I received a subpoena

A subpoena means literally "under penalty," which means that you ignore a subpoena at your peril. In short, you are under compulsion to attend and...

Are the fees for expert witnesses included in a contingency case?

The issue should be addressed in the retention letter with your attorney.