Author Archives: David M. Siegel

Filing The Right Bankruptcy Case Under The Proper Chapter

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 For consumers who are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, the advice of which chapter to file from an attorney is the most critical piece of information right from the start. The difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 is significant. Chapter 7 is known as a fresh start which allows […]

Changing Bankruptcy Attorneys Mid-Case: Does It Ever Make Sense?

While it is possible to change bankruptcy attorneys in the middle of the case, it often will not make a difference in the outcome of the case. The relationship between a client and a bankruptcy attorney is one of trust, confidence, respect, diligence and communication. If there is a breakdown in any one or more […]

Filing Bankruptcy After Your Car Has Been Impounded For Parking Tickets, No Longer A Good Option

New Rules To Recover Impounded Vehicles In recent months, there has been a tidal wave of activity surrounding bankruptcy, the City of Chicago, parking tickets and consumers trying to recover their impounded vehicles. For many years, it was common practice for the City of Chicago to release vehicles back to a debtor upon the filing […]

Requesting Documents Required For Filing Bankruptcy The Right Way

The Bankruptcy Code puts specific demands upon the debtor seeking to eliminate debt through a bankruptcy filing. It is important for clients to realize that these demands are inherent in the bankruptcy code and are not needless demands from their bankruptcy attorney. In many cases, debtors will wrongfully assume that the demand is coming from […]

Full Disclosure Always Best In Bankruptcy

If you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy, take the advice of an experience, bankruptcy attorney. Be honest, truthful, open and revealing when dealing with your bankruptcy lawyer. If you have assets that are going to be unprotected, your lawyer will advise you with regard to those assets. If you have made transfers that could be […]