by John Skiba, Esq. | Sep 11, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Over the years I have helped a lot of families that I personally know with their bankruptcy case. I have always appreciated that friends and family would feel comfortable coming to me to discuss their personal financial situation and assist them through the...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Sep 8, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
This week’s webinar at the Consumer Warrior Institute is entitled “Bankruptcy Basics: Pros & Cons of Filing Bankruptcy“. Just the thought of filing bankruptcy scares a lot of people away from filing – even though it could dramatically...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Sep 8, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you have read much at all on my bankruptcy blog you will no doubt be familiar with my mantra – “no one wants to file for bankruptcy”. And while I believe that to be true, some people find themselves in a situation where they have filed multiple...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 27, 2014 | Debt Collection Lawsuits, Debt Settlement
I am excited to announce the start of my new weekly webinar series on consumer debt issues. Starting next week on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 I will be conducting a webinar on dealing with debt buyer collection lawsuits, particularly those lawsuits filed by debt...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Aug 21, 2014 | Debt Collection Lawsuits, Debt Settlement, Fair Debt Collection
I do a lot of trials in debt collection cases against debt buyers such as Midland Funding, Encore Capital, Portfolio Recovery, and Calvary SPV. A common tactic of these debt buying companies at trial is to bring up the issue that the defendant (you) never objected to...
