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Filing Bankruptcy and Professional Licenses

Filing Bankruptcy and Professional Licenses

July 18th, 2010  |  by Allen Jeffcoat

Written by Myrtle Beach Bankruptcy Lawyer, Allen JeffcoatIn my Myrtle Beach bankruptcy practice, I often talk to clients who are considering filing bankruptcy and who have a license that they are worried about ...
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Bankruptcy Clients Earn More Than Bankruptcy Judges or Bankruptcy Lawyers!

Bankruptcy Clients Earn More Than Bankruptcy Judges or Bankruptcy Lawyers!

June 27th, 2010  |  by Russell DeMott

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMottBankruptcy clients earn more money than bankruptcy lawyers.  And in some cases, they earn more than bankruptcy judges.Now I know some of you are convinced I've ...
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Bankruptcy Planning: 5 Traps for the Unwary

Bankruptcy Planning: 5 Traps for the Unwary

June 20th, 2010  |  by Showell Blades IV

Written by Rock Hill Bankruptcy Lawyer, Showell BladesA client who has a good bankruptcy lawyer usually has a calm experience once the case is filed. The idea is to, as my mentor ...
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File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Do Nothing?

File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Do Nothing?

June 19th, 2010  |  by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lex Rogerson, Lexington Bankruptcy LawyerFiling bankruptcy can be a lengthy process and require a good deal of effort on the part of the debtor.  For this reason, my Lexington, South Carolina ...
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South Carolina Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Retailer Bi-Lo a Success

South Carolina Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Retailer Bi-Lo a Success

May 27th, 2010  |  by Däna Wilkinson

Written by Greenville/Spartanburg Bankruptcy Lawyer, Däna WilkinsonGrocery chain Bi-Lo, Inc. has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization.  Probably the largest Chapter 11 reorganization case to be handled in South Carolina, approval of the ...
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Bankruptcy Fraud and the Hot Dog Vendor

Bankruptcy Fraud and the Hot Dog Vendor

May 18th, 2010  |  by Däna Wilkinson

Written by Greenville/Spartanburg Bankruptcy Lawyer Däna WilkinsonLast week a North Myrtle Beach hot dog vendor pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud. He hasn't been sentenced yet, but he could spend time in a federal ...
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Bankruptcy is Complicated

Bankruptcy is Complicated

May 11th, 2010  |  by Russell DeMott

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMottBankruptcy is complicated.  And bankruptcy law has changed radically over the last few years. I see this in my Charleston area practice every day, and all ...
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Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of Tax Debt When the Man Has My Number?

Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of Tax Debt When the Man Has My Number?

April 29th, 2010  |  by Showell Blades IV

Written by Rock Hill Bankruptcy Lawyer, Showell BladesBankruptcy can be an effective way to get rid of tax debt, but you must first understand some basic principles about taxes and bankruptcy law.“Let me ...
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Filing Bankruptcy to Deal with the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Filing Bankruptcy to Deal with the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

April 26th, 2010  |  by Dee Compton

Written by Greenwood Bankruptcy Lawyer, Dee ComptonFiling bankruptcy to deal with only one creditor might seem extreme, but title lenders are often a "wolf in sheep's clothing."  Sometimes you need to take extreme ...
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Wage Garnishment in South Carolina-NOT!

Wage Garnishment in South Carolina-NOT!

April 13th, 2010  |  by Däna Wilkinson

Written by Spartanburg Bankruptcy Lawyer, Däna WilkinsonThere is no wage garnishment statute in South Carolina.  That's right--none, nada, zippo.  Despite the fact that every debt collector out there will do his level best ...
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