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Questions to Ask a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy, speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine your best options and give you some clarity on how the process works. At Sawin & Shea, LLC, our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy lawyers have helped clients just like you in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

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Five Burr Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2022 “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” List

Burr Forman

Meek have been recognized in the January 2022 issue of Lawdragon’ s “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” List. A good lawyer can make all the difference. Lawdragon says, “The start of the pandemic brought expectations for mountains of commercial bankruptcy work. And while that has not (yet?)

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

A reaffirmation agreement is a document that re-obligates a debtor to repay a particular debt, such as a car loan, mortgage, or other loan type. Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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Burr’s Derek Meek and Mike Hall Named to Lawdragon’s Inaugural Leading Bankruptcy Lawyers List

Burr Forman

Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers. Derek regularly represents debtors, creditors, committees, asset purchasers and other clients in matters related to insolvency, financial distress, and bankruptcy, both in and out of court. Birmingham Partners Derek Meek and Mike Hall have been recognized on the 2020 Lawdragon “ 500 Leading U.S.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. For experienced bankruptcy lawyers in Indiana, contact Sawin & Shea, LLC. In this blog, we discuss what assets and property a debtor may lose in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Order of Replevin: Getting Your Goods Back With Court Order

FFGN COLLECT NY

Seeking replevin is common and used by debt collection lawyers to recover goods or collateral for their clients. Replevin is available to a party seeking the return of goods pursuant to a court order directing a party to return the goods or collateral to you. Copies of the stamped filings should be attached.

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Using Your Debtor’s Assets to Secure Judgment Collections

Collections Law

It is all too common to see a deadbeat debtor make every effort possible to hide assets and other information in an effort to avoid paying you, either partially or in full. When that does not happen, we pursue collateral approaches. Another process we use to learn about your debtor’s assets is supplementary process.