I understand why client’s may not want to just hire the least expensive attorney they can find. Unfortunately this can lead to problems both during the case and after. Even after getting a free consultation with a good attorney who does not see issues, there is much more work done by good attorneys both in…
In rare cases a creditor may file suit against a debtor in bankruptcy asserting either that the debtor not be entitled to eliminate the debts in bankruptcy (a denial of discharge), or that the debt owed to the particular creditor not be eliminated (objection to dischargeability). Either proceeding will likely significantly increase the cost of…
Occasionally a credit report may inaccurately continue to show liability on a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy. The Fair Credit Reporting Act is one possible remedy for this problem. While credit reporting agencies are initially required to ensure that information on the reports is accurate; they are under a more specific duty to investigate…
