Questions answered by E. Brian Davis

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How do i add a creditor to the bankruptcy after the initial hearing?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

There are specific procedures to follow in adding a unintentionally-omitted creditor to a bankruptcy after the bankruptcy has been filed. The...

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I got tied into a scam with a supposed undercover officer...

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

This sounds more than a little fishy. How did your father-in-law get called instead of you? You may be dealing with someone who is impersonating...

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Debt collector saying they will refer me to DA office for bad check which i never wrote.Are they committing fraud or have case?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

At least in my state, you are not guilty of a bad check charge if you simply give your checking account information to a collection agency and, at...

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Lien holder harrassment?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

Many states have their own state-law version of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (which is a federal law). In some states, the...

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The buyer of my business has defaulted and declared bankruptcy, how do I collect what I am owed?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

I know that you have an attorney and that is good. Make sure that your attorney is familiar with the Bankruptcy Code so that he can properly...

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A customer filed bankruptsy, now the attorney is claiming payments I recieved 90 days prior I have to return,Voidable preference

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

Allowing the debtor in a Chapter 11 to recover preferential payments is part of the bankruptcy process. It can be unfair to creditors who received...

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Can I file chapter 13 after filing chapter 7, five years ealier?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 29, 2009

Yes, assuming you otherwise qualify for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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I am in an active bankruptcy and need to replace the attorney of record.

E.'s answer | Answered on March 28, 2009

Have you asked your attorney directly about the fee issue? It could be that you misunderstood. In some cases, creditor's attorneys are awarded...

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Am I being a fool? Due to job loss and a bad divorce attorney I have accumulated big debt to survive the past 8 years...

E.'s answer | Answered on March 28, 2009

I agree with Mr. Repay's answer and would add to those things you should assemble for meeting with a lawyer, a list of your assets (with current...

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Should I file for bankruptcy, and if not, what are my other options?

E.'s answer | Answered on March 28, 2009

I am not licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and I know nothing of "Solid Ground Financial." My experience has been that debt management...

E. Brian Davis's Answers (537)

How do i add a creditor to the bankruptcy after the initial hearing?

I got tied into a scam with a supposed undercover officer...

Debt collector saying they will refer me to DA office for bad check which i never wrote.Are they committing fraud or have case?

Lien holder harrassment?

The buyer of my business has defaulted and declared bankruptcy, how do I collect what I am owed?

A customer filed bankruptsy, now the attorney is claiming payments I recieved 90 days prior I have to return,Voidable preference

Can I file chapter 13 after filing chapter 7, five years ealier?

I am in an active bankruptcy and need to replace the attorney of record.

Am I being a fool? Due to job loss and a bad divorce attorney I have accumulated big debt to survive the past 8 years...

Should I file for bankruptcy, and if not, what are my other options?