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Q: Do bankruptcy lawyers represent incarcerated individuals?
A: Yes. I have represented a number of clients who were incarcerated at the time. There are a few issues to consider. There may even be advantages to the client by filing while incarcerated. –This question and answer can also be found on Justia’s “Ask A...
Q: Can a collection company file Tax form 1099 C on debts they do not have settlement offers or judgements for?
Q: A collection company has filed 1099 C or cancellation of debt forms with the IRS on past due debts they claim are mine. They have never taken legal action against me, I talked with them once after statute of limitations expired, I have never acknowledged owing...
Staying Ahead of Our Clients
This is one of the goals we shoot for in any client matter. We try to prevent our clients from asking us certain questions, like “what is the status of my matter?” Or, “what is happening in my case?” We encourage our clients to communicate with us, both by phone...
What’s Basketball Got to Do with Attorney Meetings?
Our attorneys meet each week to discuss new developments in the law, issues we may be facing in any of our cases, and to share our knowledge. I practiced as the only bankruptcy lawyer in a firm, so I fully understand the importance of having others with...
Save Money When Buying Gas
Have some Easter or Memorial Day travel plans coming up? David Krekeler found this interesting. I just read a USA Today article by Nathan Bomey that explains how you can save money by buying your gas on the best days. In Wisconsin, the best day to buy gas is Tuesday,...
Questions to Ask Your Bankruptcy Attorney
David Krekeler reviews excellent questions for your bankruptcy attorney. I am reading Brandon Williams’ book, Millionaire Mindset. Brandon was a UW Badger and NFL wide receiver who later went through financial adversity and emerged as a successful broadcaster and...
Talcum Provider Files for Chapter 11
You may have seen the television ads by law firms seeking clients with asbestos illness or mesothelioma. The culprit appears to be talcum powder. Facing nearly 15,000 claims, the talcum provider to Johnson & Johnson for its baby powder has now filed...
Judgment Interest Rates Are Rising
Interest rates on civil judgments in Wisconsin is set at 1% plus the prime rate in effect. The rate is subject to change every 6 months and has been increasing at every change date since July of 2016. The following chart shows these increases. Rate in...
What to Expect from Creditors When You File
Here is a list, alphabetically by creditor, of common actions the creditor will take.Associated BankWill not make automatic withdrawal paymentsWill not mail monthly billing statementsOnline banking access will not be available during the bankruptcy.Credit cards will...
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