By Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Debt Law Attorney
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Name: Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Debt Law Attorney
Email: oakeslaw@gmail.com
Site: http://www.oakeslawoffice.com
About: See Authors Posts (19) on Apr 15, 2008 in Economy, Family Debt Problems, Medical Bills | 0 Comments
The answer is yes. Whether you owe the money or not, the plaintiff (the person or company) suing you must still prove their case and prove that you owe the money. Sometimes, folks “think” they may owe the money but can’t really remember when it has been a long time since the [...]
By Brett Weiss, Esq.
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Name: Brett Weiss
Email: brett@BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
Site: http://www.BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
About: Who Am I? I am an honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, and I founded this law firm over fifteen years ago. In that time I’ve represented thousands of people, helping them get back on the road to financial success.
I am a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia federal (general and Bankruptcy Court) and state bars, the United States Tax Court bar, the Fourth Circuit and District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals bars and the United States Supreme Court bar. I am a signatory to the Montgomery County Bar Association Lawyer's Creed of Professionalism.
My Philosophy of Helping. My clients are my top priority, and I work hard to make them as comfortable as possible. I’m available many evenings, and return phone calls and e-mail messages as quickly as possible. I’ll explain the details of the law in plain terms, never complex “legalese.”
Your satisfaction is my goal. It’s hard enough to go through tough financial times; I try to make it easier for you.
America’s News Media Turns to Me for My Opinion. I have received international media attention in connection with the cases in which I’ve been involved. I was interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News with Peter Jennings, the Montel Williams Show, BBC World Service, German state television, and numerous local radio and television programs, and been quoted in Money magazine, The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun, among others.
More Than Just a Lawyer. I don't spend all of my time chained to the desk, working on bankruptcy cases. People might like that, but I enjoy my spare time as well. I love my wife, my four children and my dog Belle. They help me always realize that family and loved ones are the most important parts of life.See Authors Posts (7) on Mar 27, 2008 in Debt Collector Abuse, Estate Debts, Family Debt Problems, Medical Bills | 0 Comments
The Internet is a wonderful place. No matter what the topic, there is an article about it that is dead wrong.
Such is the case with a recent story (in the fullest extent of the word) I read, “When Someone Dies, Who Is Responsible for Paying His Debts?” that appeared here. This story is full of [...]
By Kent Anderson, Oregon Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Name: Kent Anderson
Email: kent@kentandersonlaw.com
Site: http://www.kentandersonlaw.com
About: I was admitted to practice in Oregon in1978 and have practiced in the Oregon Bankruptcy Court since I was admitted to the federal court bar a few months later. I am designated as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification, and have completed both the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Litigation Bootcamp and the Peter Barry Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Bootcamp. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and have dedicated my practice to consumer advocacy. Mortgage Servicer abuse "correction" through bankruptcy adversary proceedings has become a matter of special interest in recent years. Many years of experience in practice before the Internal Revenue Service and Oregon Department of Revenue has made me a valued referral source for accountants, tax preparers and other attorneys.See Authors Posts (13) on Mar 22, 2008 in Economy, Family Debt Problems, Medical Bills, Student Loans | 0 Comments
The credit industry’s aggressive improvident lending is starting to reap the same brambles we saw with the subprime mortgage industry. “Let’s punish the lenders of easy credit” is the title of a recent article by Liz Pulliam Williams on MSN money. My collegues, Jill Michaux in her article, and Kurt O’Keefe in his article have already [...]
By Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law
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Name: Däna Wilkinson, Attorney at Law
Email: danawilkinson@charter.net
Site: http://danawilkinsonlaw.com
About: My name is Däna (pronounced “Donna”) Wilkinson, and I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer for 20 years. I went to law school at the University of South Carolina, worked for two bankruptcy judges, and practiced for a number of years with bankruptcy boutique firms. In fact, I’ve never practiced any other kind of law.
I’m certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the South Carolina Supreme Court, which means that I’ve taken and passed a proficiency examination on bankruptcy law, devoted my practice primarily to bankruptcy for a number of years, and have continued to take classes on bankruptcy law and related issues.
In 1998 I opened my own practice, focused on representing ordinary people who find themselves overwhelmed by debt. I enjoy the work, and I like the freedom of being my own boss. One benefit is that I can focus on the needs of my clients, and craft an approach that is based on what is important to them. I don’t have a “one size fits all” mentality about what is best for my clients. My goal is to advise my clients of the options they have to deal with their financial difficulties, and whenever possible help them make a fresh start.See Authors Posts (4) on Jan 15, 2008 in Medical Bills | 0 Comments
Believe it or not, some employers are making available a product that provides employees with a debit card that accesses the employee’s 401k plan. On Street.com, Simone Baribeau says it all in one sentence:
Borrowing against your nest egg is becoming as easy as stopping at an ATM.
In a word, no. In fact, [...]
By Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
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Name: Wendell Sherk
Email: wjsherk@alum.wustl.edu
Site: http://www.stlbankruptcy.com
About: I have been a bankruptcy attorney since 1989. Our firm represents consumers almost exclusively. My partner and I have each represented bankruptcy trustees as well as creditors. If you live in Eastern Missouri, visit our website, send an e-mail or give us a call (314) 781-3400. Please mention Debt Law Network.See Authors Posts (5) on Jan 13, 2008 in Medical Bills | 0 Comments
Beginning January 1, 2008, medical creditors could have the State of Missouri collecting their debts for them by taking your tax refunds. Once again, creditors have convinced legislators to allow them to take your money without giving you a meaningful way to defend yourself.
Under the new law, a health service provider like a hospital [...]
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