by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 25, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Most of the people I meet with who are facing a debt collection lawsuit have (1) never been sued before, and (2) never even hired a lawyer previously. And I think it is fair to say that is a good thing. But in working with a lawyer there are things you can do as the...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 18, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits
Midland Funding Lawsuits always seem to come at the worst possible time (is there ever really a “good” time to be sued?). Midland Funding often seems to file the debt collection lawsuit right before the statue of limitations expires – right as you...
by John Skiba, Esq. | May 29, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Here in Phoenix, Arizona we are spread out quite a bit. I live in the far east valley and drive about 40 miles into work each day. Needless to say Arizonans need a vehicle to get to work and shuttle their family around. A big concern of many people filing for...
by John Skiba, Esq. | May 28, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Collection Law Suits
Being sued by a debt collector like Midland Funding can be the tipping point that leads many families to file for bankruptcy. But is it the best option in your situation? Bankruptcy will stop the debt collection lawsuit with Midland but it comes at a price. In this...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 13, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
All legal documents…….Perfect? Wow! This person could have gone with “documents prepared right!” or “documents prepared to high standards!” But they went with “perfect”. That is setting the bar pretty high!. Today...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 11, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
One of the stars of “Real Housewives of New Jersey”, Teresa Giudice, and her husband Joe, recently plead guilty to concealing assets in their bankruptcy case and now face up to 46 months in jail. So what can we learn from a “real housewife”?...
