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Oct 31.2017

Happy Halloween: Costumes, Candy, and Alcohol-Related Offenses

It’s that time of year again… the leaves are turning orange, red, and yellow; pumpkin spice everything seems to have…

Oct 25.2017

Is a Misdemeanor Criminal Conviction Robbing You of…

Misdemeanor conviction expungement in Washington It can be embarrassing to explain a criminal conviction, even when the conviction was a…

Oct 18.2017

No Contact Orders: Intended and Unintended Consequences

Having a no contact order filed against you carries both intended and unintended consequences. The intended consequences, for purposes of…

Aug 18.2015

Debtor Entitled to Post-Petition Wages in Chapter 13…

Individual debtors who find it difficult to pay all their debts generally have two options for obtaining debt relief under…

Aug 18.2015

When a Second Mortgage May Not Be Voided…

The United States Supreme Court recently came out with a decision that addresses a significant aspect of bankruptcy law –…

Jun 29.2015

Former US Congressman Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Ex US Congressman Kerry Bentivolio recently made headlines as he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, revealing a stark financial situation.…

Jun 15.2015

Two US Banks to Delete Records of Chapter…

Debt Discharge Lawsuits in Washington Amidst lawsuits filed by former debtors, whose debts were discharged in various bankruptcy proceedings –…

May 11.2015

How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Shield Properties

The Economist recently reported that about 1 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in the previous year. Bankruptcy proceedings filed by…

Apr 27.2015

Cancer Patients in Washington State Increasingly File Chapter…

Cancer Patients and Bankruptcy in Washington In the United States, medical bills remain the biggest reason for people filing Chapter…

Apr 21.2015

The Process of Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Although the prospect of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Washington is daunting and scary, the process is straightforward and…