I wrote this in May 2007. It’s funny how some things still hold true.
Posts Tagged ‘bankruptcy lawyer’
20/5 Redux: A Table Saw Crosses the Road
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
When Bankruptcy Attorneys do a Wicked Bad Job
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on attorney malpractice… specifically, bankruptcy attorney malpractice. More and more attorneys are popping into bankruptcy practice because they think it’s the new growth area. And sadly, some are doing a god-awful job at it – and in some cases, they are hurting debtors. So in my research, I came across this case that came down last Friday out of the Northern District of California.
What caught my eye about it was the opening sentence: “[t]he schedules filed in this Chapter 7 case by [debtors’] attorney …contained horrific omissions, including a furniture store filled with furniture, a $13,000.00 bank account, a 2008 Mercedes automobile, and real property.” [emphasis added]. As I read the decision, I learned that the term “horrific” was justified, and then I wondered to myself…’how many other lawyers are out there doing the exact same thing as this guy?’
Bankruptcy Court Observations: Bad Lawyering
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
While my practice is limited to Massachusetts, I understand that people all over the country read this blog. (Of course, they do so with the understanding that it’s not legal advice and that they should confer with a local attorney who can help them.) With that said, my observations this morning in Bankruptcy Court might be helpful to just about anyone facing bankruptcy.
Last week, a Chapter 13 case was filed by a debtor who had a pending Chapter 7 case which had been filed earlier this summer. The judge asked “why do I have two pending bankruptcy cases at the same time?” A good question.
Top Ten Reasons to Hire an Attorney for Your Chapter 13 Case
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
When faced with a foreclosure, most people will consider a Chapter 13 filing. But I have been hearing some rumblings here and there that many people seeking protection under Chapter 13 are opting to go it alone, without an attorney. While certainly people have the right to represent themselves, there is no good reason to not hire an attorney for a Chapter 13.. In an effort to drive my point home, I have identified here the Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Not File Chapter 13 Without an Attorney. I’ve also done so while still hoping to leave a smile on your face.
May we hear a drum roll!