Can you sue someone if they file an insurance claim that includes your items,they decide not to give you any of the claim money?

When deciding if you should sue someone there are two essential requirements. First, did the person who you think violated your rights have a duty...

As an economist I seriously doubt there is any such comparison available. You may find a public defender keeps records of in house triaals, but...

Investment house is in foreclosure and hazard insurance cancelled because it is vacant.

Contact your bankruptcy attorney. You are still on the Deed of the house so remain liable for the property but you are not liable for the note and...

My mortgage holder refuses to meet with me so I can prove I have not missed payments. What can I do?

You must answer the foreclosure. The judge will hear your case but the odds re that you made late payments, those payments where then put in...

The first thing you need to do if and when you get sued is file an Answer. The summons will tell you that you must “appear” by way of an Answer in...

How much should a bankruptcy lawyer for Chapter 13 charge? If 95% of all the work was already done. ????

The "no-look" fee in the Northern District of New York (as set by the Court) is $3,700.00. When someone comes to me from a paralegal or other...

Can a lawyer call and threaten to file criminal charges against someone about a credit card debt?

First, do everything in writing. Second, it is unethical in all 50 States and DC to threten a criminal sanction for a ciil matter, so it is...

For people asking about debt settlement companies, below is a summary of the recent General Accounting Office Report, and the website where the...

During chapter 7 reaffermation of my car, would that be the same contract or can the credit union impose higher interest

They cannot increaase the interest rate or refuse to reaffirm the debt if you are current. However, be careful of any "cross-collateralized"...

Will I have to wait 5 years before I can file bankruptcy?

While you must wait at least 8 years between filing two chapter 7 (11 USC § 727(a)(8)) bankruptcies (assuming you got your discharge) you need only...