If you have been following political news lately, you have probably heard that lawmakers have not been able to reach a compromise regarding a spending bill, and as a result, the federal government may temporarily shut down. As a bankruptcy lawyer, I am interested in how this will affect progress in bankruptcy cases. The last […]
Interesting 2010 Bankruptcy Statistics
Here are some interesting 2010 bankruptcy statistics: 1) In 2010, American families owed a total of $866 billion in consumer debt, 2) In 2010, $1.3 trillion of U.S. consumer debt was delinquent, with $986 billion being seriously delinquent – 90 days late or more, 3) Personal bankruptcies have increased 100% over the last five years, […]
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR DALLAS BANKRUPTCY LAWYER
I am a Dallas bankruptcy lawyer. I specialize in representing debtors in consumer bankruptcy cases. I like to think that my job is to help people with their financial problems, and in general I think my clients will tell you that their lives improve dramatically when our attorney-client relationship comes to an end. In many […]
Is The Economy Recovering?
According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, consumer bankruptcy filings were down 13% in November from October. Credit card use by consumers is also at an all-time low compared to recent years, but spending is up, which signifies that consumers are finally able to start saving money. I’d like to hear everyone’s opinions on whether you think the […]
Lewisville Texas Bankruptcy Attorney: LEGISLATION PROTECTS COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM PREDATORY LENDING
Lewisville Texas Bankruptcy Attorney: LEGISLATION PROTECTS COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM PREDATORY LENDING When I went to college, students didn’t just get degree. They also accumulated huge amounts of credit card debt. Anyone who has attended college during the last ten years can tell you that credit card applications were offered to them everywhere on campus. Credit […]