I hope you are having a great Sunday. My name is David Ruben and I have been a bankruptcy lawyer in Maryland for almost 23 years. I love what I do. Tommorrow is one of those rare days that I do not have to appear in court, so I was thinking about what my day […]
I enjoy looking around on the web and reading what other lawyers have to say. Just today I came across a list of DO’s and DON’Ts for filing bankruptcy by Carmen Dellutri, a well-respected bankruptcy attorney in the state of Florida. The interesting thing about bankruptcy law is that it is Federal law, which means, […]
I recently came across this article and wanted to share it with you on my website. As a bankruptcy lawyer practicing bankruptcy in Maryland for more than 20 years and handling over 2000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, I can tell you first hand that filing bankruptcy will improve your health. The relief I […]
Yes, filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy will automatically stop a wage garnishment. If it is a dishcargeable debt (credit card, repossession, medical bill, etc.), then it will be stopped for good. If it is a non-dishchargeable debt (most taxes, student loans, MVA debts), it will be stopped while the bankruptcy is pending (usually […]
Simple answer, yes! At the Maryland Bankruptcy Center we do a great deal of online promotion and receive referrals from friends, family and former client’s every day. I probably spend at least 2 hours per day just giving out free consultations on the telephone. Sometimes people come in and file, sometimes they don’t, but the […]
The meeting of creditors is provided pursuant to this Section 341 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The meeting is often referred to as the 341 meeting of creditors or your bankruptcy court date. At the meeting of creditors, you along with your attorney are going to be present in front of either a Chapter […]
I saw this article online and thought it was excellent, please read if interested in learning about or filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, I couldn’t have said it any better myself. Can Chapter 7 bankruptcy help? When most people think of filing for bankruptcy, they think of chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, often referred to […]
At the Maryland Bankruptcy Center, we tell at least 1 person per day that they are NOT eligible to file bankruptcy or that bankruptcy is not a good idea. On the other hand, we tell most people who call that filing bankruptcy in Maryland is the right choice. Why is that? Chances are, if you […]
Through my national bankruptcy connections I recently became friends with Quinton Pelley, one of the premier bankruptcy attorneys in the state of Texas. He was kind enough to share with me some great articles/blogs that he has written in the bankruptcy field for potential bankruptcy filers. I think that this one is excellent, so I […]
The Basics of Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy in Maryland In an economy where housing problems dominate the headlines, high interest credit cards still remain one of the largest issues consumers face in their fight for financial health. It should come as no surprise to learn then, that credit card debt is still one of […]
