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The Nashville Law Office of Widrig Law, PLLC to Offer Pro Bono Bankruptcy Representation to a Middle Tennessee Family in Need
Nashville attorney James Widrig is seeing a growing number of clients who are suffering financial hardship due to debt from medical bills. He is offering a pro bono bankruptcy representation to help someone whose resources are too limited to even afford a bankruptcy proceeding.

The Increase in Bankruptcies and the Need for Bankruptcy Lawyers in Texas
Bankruptcies inevitably increase in a bad economy. What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a federal court process to protect an individual or business, allowing the elimination and/or repayment of debts. Most bankruptcies are filed under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 aids in the liquidation of debt, while Chapter 13 reorganizes debt and repays all or some, while an individual keeps their homes. Many consumers do not have the savings to see them through tough times, and they need legal advice to guide them through the bankruptcy course of action.

Attorney Neal Pratt Joins Preti Flaherty’s Portland, ME Office
Today Preti Flaherty announced that Neal Pratt has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation Group and will be practicing primarily out of its Portland office.


Bankruptcy - In New York, can I bring a lawsuit for my injuries and keep all the proceeds?
Q: If I recently declared bankruptcy, can I bring a lawsuit for my injuries and then keep all the proceeds? My injuries have nothing to do with my bankrupcty, right?A: Wrong. When you declare bankruptcy, you are required by law to list all your assets with the Court.

Bankruptcy - Your Fresh Start
Most American consumers are living too close to the edge. They are carrying too much credit card and mortgage debt and have too little in the way of savings.

When You Can File Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Bankruptcy chapter 7, also referred to as liquidation bankruptcy, because the lenders often have the right to take assets and sell them to pay off debts. This can include your home, car, boats, or any other assets that might have any value or equity in them. Bankruptcy chapter 7 is not something to be taken lightly, but it is a way to get a chance to start over, but ruins your credit for up to ten years. Often, there are other alternatives, but most people don't understand bankruptcy law enough to know the better choice.




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