What is the difference between an application for an attorney charging lien and an attorney charging lien

Talk to the attorney who settled the case and find out what happened. Not only could he not settle the case without clearing the lien, he also...

If you are past the time for a motion to reconsider is there still a way to ask the court to extend it in a chapter 11 case?

What are you trying to get the court to reconsider? Why? There may be a different to get it done.

Threat of garnishment-is bankruptcy my only hope?

I completely disagree with both answers. The judgment has a statute of limitations that applies. It cannot be renewed forever. If you have...

I lent a friend money to pursue a civil action in court

You need to get all of the paperwork on this case and see a local lawyer. Some facts have to be missing from this story.

Can a creditor garnish your wages again for the same exact account they garnished 5 years previously that was satisfied?

Check with the court where the original judgment was filed and received. If it is the for the same account as the second, then you need to dispute...

I was terminated 3 months ago by a company that is now considering Chapter 11. What are my rights and what steps should I take.

Wages are priority up to $10,950 (I know, I just handled a claim in a Chapter 11 case). Beyond that, the rest is unsecured and non-priority. If you...

In a settlement with creditors lined up who gets paid first?

Unless the creditor has a lien on the property in question, in which case that creditor would take from any sale, this question cannot be answered...

How many garnishments can I have on my paycheck at a time? What is max percentage? Thank you

I can't address the garnishment answer, but Mr. Braverman did that thoroughly. I agree with his answer as opposed to the other one that a...

Can I charge a handling fee for a returned check before/when sending a Notice of Dishonor?

You can only charge if your lease provides for it (and the amount is allowed by law) or a state statute provides for fees if a check is bounced. If...

A company sent me to collections without ever sending me a bill. I immediately paid them over the phone- still showed on report.

No one mentioned the accuracy of the information. You cannot just ask that negative information be removed if it is accurate. I suggest that you...

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