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Barron and Newburger Selected as Counsel to Unsecured Creditors Committee of Expansion Industries, LLC.

BN Lawyers

Barron and Newburger is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected as counsel to the official committee of unsecured creditors of Expansion Industries, LLC. appeared first on Barron & Newburger, P.C.

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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. Hall was named in the Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, including Litigation specialty. And while that has not (yet?)

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$225,000 Punitive Damages Award Upheld Where Creditor Repeatedly Contacted Customer After Being Notified of Attorney Representation

Troutman Sanders

Ultimately, the plaintiff filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, listed the defendant as an unsecured creditor, and obtained a discharge of her debt. The plaintiff’s lawyer sent two faxes to the defendant providing notice that the plaintiff was represented by counsel.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

For experienced bankruptcy lawyers in Indiana, contact Sawin & Shea, LLC. Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because it involves liquidating (selling off) non-exempt assets belonging to the debtor to repay creditors and lenders. They cannot take legal action against you or seize your assets.

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What Happens to Investment Real Estate in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

The process involves liquidating non-exempt assets property to pay creditors. You can surrender the property to creditors and discharge the debt associated with the investment property. Essentially, you can give the property back and walk away not owing anything additional to the creditor. Investment Property Arrearages.

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What If My Income Increases During Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

If you have further questions regarding filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your best course of action may be to enlist the assistance of Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyers. Seasoned bankruptcy lawyers can untangle the complex intricacies of filing, and they can help you create a financial plan for becoming debt free.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

The court will then order a bankruptcy stay — also called an automatic stay — that prohibits creditors and lenders from collecting what you owe. This plan states that you’re committed to paying back something to creditors in monthly installments, and you detail the minimum amount you’ll pay as well as the duration of the plan.