Generally, there are many connotations that come to mind when one hears the word “bankruptcy”. A few are: the person does not know how to manage his/her finances and is generally irresponsible; the person is trying to “game” the system. On the other hand, as is the case with the vast majority of filings, there […]
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If you are in the process of seeking a Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney, it is essential to understand the importance of choosing someone with whom you must have a good relationship. William D. Schroeder, Jr. knows that this will be a huge factor not only in the success of your legal proceedings but also in how you […]
Today we continue on filing bankruptcy and the chapter 7 issues presented from my previous blogs. Many people are interested in what a bankruptcy does, how it is done, how do they keep and protect their property and what is the cost. As to a chapter 7, from the time the petition is filed until […]
No the Greeks are not going to file a chapter 13 in Montgomery County but, One of the biggest stories in the news this week has been the Greek debt crisis. Greece was scheduled to repay the International Monetary Fund $1.7 billion on Tuesday after they were loaned this money during the 2008 Wall Street […]
Personal injury lawsuits can be complicated and vary depending on the case, but if there is one thing in common with all of them it is that having a lawyer by your side will improve your case exponentially. Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, William D. Schroeder, Jr. understands the ins and outs of personal injury […]
Making the decision to legally end a relationship can be extremely difficult and will create strong emotions that can make matters worse. Hiring a divorce lawyer in Philadelphia like William D. Schroeder, Jr. can help you through this process as smoothly as possible and ensure that you are satisfied with the ultimate decisions made.
A Philadelphia Bankruptcy Lawyer continues to speak concerning some of the bankruptcy questions posed in last week’s blog. What property do I lose when I file a bankruptcy? The official answer is “It depends.” The unofficial answer as a Philadelphia bankruptcy lawyer and as my clients have so often found:”Nothing”. Each person’s case is fact […]
Today I spoke to the Philadelphia area Plymouth Meeting Chapter of BNI on the topic of Bankruptcy, chapters 7 and 13 what is this all about. 40 people were in attendance and as a bankruptcy practitioner I am always interested in hearing from people and the questions they have concerning bankruptcy in general and its […]
If you are currently buried under the weight of overdue bills that you cannot seem to pay off, your best option may involve filing for bankruptcy. Although you may feel a certain stigma is attached to bankruptcy. What you may not know is that nearly one million Americans file for protection each year. Bankruptcy does […]
The Treasury Department and IRS have adopted rules and regulations addressing aggressive hospital bill collection brought by nonprofit hospitals. Previously uninsured patients would be billed at the full, ‘rack rate’ posted by the hospital. If you had insurance, the insurance company received a big discount from the hospital when it paid its bill. Most often, […]