Being a bankruptcy attorney is a unique situation. It is one of the few areas of law where the attorney can actually assist the client and at the end of the service, the client is 100% pleased with how everything went. In most areas of law, whether it be contract law, divorce law, criminal law, […]
If you are someone who is considering filing for bankruptcy, then the most important decision that you’re going to make in that process is deciding which attorney you are going to hire. In some cities, there are literally hundreds of bankruptcy attorneys that are advertising their services in directories, on the Internet, and newspapers. But […]
Since 1991, David Siegel has been helping people get out of debt in Chicago and in the suburbs. Over 75% of prior bankruptcy clients filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as fresh start bankruptcy. It allows someone who has unsecured debts to gain a fresh start within a matter of […]
The answer depends on what is the situation in your life right now. You may be struggling with credit cards, medical bills, personal loans or any other type of debt. Sometimes you have creditors calling you on the phone, harassing you at work or just sending you letters making your life miserable. At other times, […]
If you are a cosigner on the debt, then you and the other debtor are technically joint and severally liable for that debt. One common form of debt that’s jointly owned is that for a vehicle. If somebody else filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy on it vehicle that you cosign, you may be protected under […]
This is the case of William Forte, who comes to see me from Great Lakes, Illinois which is Lake County, Illinois regarding a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. He did file a bankruptcy back in 1999 under Chapter 7. It’s been over eight years so he is eligible to file again. He does not own a […]
This is the case of Melika Murray who comes to me from North Chicago which is Lake County, Illinois for a bankruptcy consultation. Ms. Murray has never filed for bankruptcy before, even though she states that she has been struggling for debt for over 20 years. She owns no real estate. She is renting and […]
This is the case of Jeffrey and Debra Miller who live in Gilberts, Illinois which is in Kane County Illinois. They were here for a consultation on either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. As we run through the facts here, they have not filed a bankruptcy before. They do own a home with a […]
This is the case of Willie Banister from Chicago, Illinois who was appearing for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy consultation. Mr. Banister has never filed a bankruptcy before. He is not a homeowner. He is renting on a month to month lease from a landlord in Chicago. He does not own a motor vehicle. In terms […]
This is the case of Brian and Lori Shearing who reside in Plainfield, Illinois, Will County, Illinois. They were in my office today to discuss the possibility of a Chapter 7 fresh start. Let’s go through the particulars of their case. They had a prior Chapter 13 back almost 20 years ago. So they are […]