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What Can I Do About Creditor Harassment?

Sawin & Shea

After you file for bankruptcy, it is illegal for your creditors to continue contacting you and asking for payments. If a creditor breaks the law, you can contact a lawyer to pursue a case against them. Here is a closer look at how you can take action against creditor harassment. Finally, you can have some peace!

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Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer

Sawin & Shea

Many people struggle with asking for help from a mortgage modification lawyer when they truly need it. And in this case, contacting a mortgage modification lawyer will guarantee you find the best option for your unique situation. Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Modification Lawyer. Is bankruptcy a better option?

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Filing Taxes After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Filing your taxes and filing for bankruptcy are two things that can be confusing and challenging on their own. Filing your taxes after filing for bankruptcy is not as complicated as it may seem, and if you are still confused after doing some research, you can always reach out to a bankruptcy lawyer.

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Bankruptcy and Tax Refund Strategies

Sawin & Shea

For someone who’s pursuing Chapter 7 bankruptcy , this is especially important. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are liquidation bankruptcies, meaning non-exempt assets can be liquidated to pay your creditors back something. One of the most common assets that bankruptcy trustees seize is your tax refund.

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184 Burr & Forman Attorneys Named Among the 2022 Best Lawyers in America

Burr Forman

Birmingham, Alabama, August 19, 2021 – Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 184 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2022. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas.

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Will Everyone Know If I File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you are worried that people will know you’re filing for bankruptcy, let’s put your mind at ease. The widespread publishing of bankruptcy filings in local newspapers is a thing of the past. In fact, look closely at any bankruptcy notices that do appear in your local newspaper. Who Will be Notified About My Bankruptcy?

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What is an Emergency Bankruptcy Filing?

Sawin & Shea

An emergency bankruptcy is a bankruptcy filing method that expedites the filing process to stop creditors and bill collectors from seeking debts from borrowers. Individuals can file an emergency bankruptcy, also known as a skeleton bankruptcy, under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. When to File an Emergency Bankruptcy.