Attorney David Ian Pankin's Legal Cases

Bankruptcy and debt

In re Bergl

Feb 14, 2019

OUTCOME: Stuck $9000 in improper claims in a confirmed Chapter 13 matter; Extended plan under CARES Act

In this chapter 13 bankruptcy matter, when a creditor filed a claim with over $9,000 in improper legal fees, our office was able to successfully bring a motion to strike these legal fees from a claim f ... iled by a creditor. When the debtor’s business was later affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to extend his plan under the CARES Act, enabling him to reduce his monthly plan payment to an affordable level.

Bankruptcy and debt

In re Grande

Jan 18, 2019

OUTCOME: Stripped two judgment liens from debtor's homestead in a Chapter 7 matter

In this chapter 7 bankruptcy matter, the debtor had a non-exempt remainder interest in a property. Our office was able to negotiate a settlement with the Trustee allowing the debtor to retain her inter ... est in the property. Additionally, our office brought a motion to strip two judgment liens from the debtor’s homestead, allowing them the full benefit of the fresh start afforded by the Bankruptcy Code.

Bankruptcy and debt

In re Easterlin

Apr 26, 2017

OUTCOME: Stuck claim on a fraudulent debt in a Chapter 13 matter

In this chapter 13 bankruptcy matter, an improper claim was filed by a creditor. The debtor was a victim of identity theft and the creditor was seeking to be paid on a fraudulent debt. Our office made ... a motion to strike this improper claim. The bankruptcy court not only granted our motion, but also order the creditor to pay the legal fees associated with bringing the motion.

David Ian Pankin's Legal Cases (3)

In re Bergl

In re Grande

In re Easterlin