Monthly Archives: May 2011

Inspiration for the newly bankrupt

By doug | Published: May 10, 2011

Bankruptcy offers a fresh start for people mired in a financial mess. Only sometimes it doesn’t seem that way for those stuck in the middle of it. For those having a tough time coming to grips with a financial setback despite seeking bankruptcy relief, bankruptcy attorney Rachel Lynn Foley has written a nice article invoking […]

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What if the meeting of creditors goes awry?

By doug | Published: May 9, 2011

Most bankruptcy clients worry needlessly about the “meeting of creditors” in their case — that day about a month after filing when they must drive to Boston, Worcester or Manchester to “face the music” about the case. In almost every instance, this worry is misplaced, as the meeting (which is actually conducted by the bankruptcy […]

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On the fence about bankruptcy?

By doug | Published: May 6, 2011

Russell DeMott, a bankruptcy lawyer in South Carolina, has written a good article for the many folks who can’t decide if they want or need to file a bankruptcy case or not. It’s good reading for anyone on the fence in Massachusetts or New Hampshire as well, as these issues are national in scope. Among […]

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Philly Orchestra remains magnificent despite filing for bankruptcy

By doug | Published: May 4, 2011

The New Yorker has taken notice of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s recent bankruptcy filing, noting in the magazine’s May 2nd edition that “though the board of the Philadelphia Orchestra has decided to declare bankruptcy, the ensemble remains its magnificent self. At Carnegie Hall, Charles Dutoit, its chief conductor, leads its musicians in Stravinsky’s “Oedipus Rex” and […]

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Why so many paystubs?

By doug | Published: May 3, 2011

If you are thinking about consulting with a bankruptcy attorney, be prepared to bring your pay stubs to the consultation. A lot of them. It’s not uncommon for an attorney to want to review as many as six months worth of your prior pay statements when you visit the office. Why so many? It’s all […]

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