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Beware the Bankruptcy Petition Preparer

I saw an advertisement on craigslist yesterday that piqued my interest.
It was a simple ad really, Chapter 7 bankruptcy $399.  So I started thinking what’s the catch.  Generally speaking attorneys in the Lehigh Valley charge anywhere from $1600-$3000 for Chapter 7 bankruptcy service depending on the complexity of the case.
So I open the add and [...]

What affect will Sonia Sotomayor have on bankruptcy court?

Yesterday Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as a member of the Supreme Court.  Whether you agreed or opposed her nomination, it’s a done deal now.  So the question is what effect could Ms. Sotomayor’s ascension to the Supreme Court have on a the way bankruptcy laws are interpreted and therefore bankruptcy courts and procedure?
Bankruptcy cases rarely [...]

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