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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 I Lose Everything If I File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Many people hold misconceptions about filing for bankruptcy. Perhaps the most common misconception is the notion that filing for bankruptcy means that you lose all of your wealth and possessions. In this article, we discuss what exemptions you can expect and what you might lose when filing for bankruptcy.

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

If you’re dealing with debt and considering filing for bankruptcy, it’s a good idea to get professional legal advice on how to handle the proceedings. Should I File for Bankruptcy? If you are deciding whether or not to file for bankruptcy, there are a lot of conditions to consider. What Do the Various Kinds of Bankruptcy Entail?

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Indiana Increased Bankruptcy Exemptions in 2022. Here’s How it Affects You.

Sawin & Shea

Indiana allows debtors to exempt assets when filing for bankruptcy up to a certain monetary amount, and that amount recently increased. In this blog, we’ll share the details regarding this exemption increase, the different exemption categories, and how these exemptions impact Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Rick Steinberg to give presentation on Chapter 15 of Bankruptcy Code

Price Meese

Bankruptcy Code, Cross-Border Insolvency, for Continuing Legal Education credit, on June 24 at the 2021 annual conference of the Transportation Lawyers Association in Lake Tahoe, CA. Rick is the Chairman of the Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Committee of the Transportation Lawyers Association.

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Can I Discharge a Private Student Loan in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

The majority of people in Indiana who have thought about declaring bankruptcy likely already know how challenging it is to get student loans erased. As a result, the majority of debtors who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy do not get their college loans dismissed. How do bankruptcy courts handle private student loans, however?

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Impact of Collection Agency Letters on Debtors

Nexa Collect

Seeking Legal Advice or Help : A collection letter may prompt some debtors to seek advice from a lawyer or a credit counseling service. They may also look into options like debt consolidation or bankruptcy. They might try to settle the debt for a lesser amount, or establish a payment plan that allows them to pay off the debt over time.