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2026-04-27:
Can You Discharge an SBA Loan in Bankruptcy?
2026-03-17:
Facing a Federal Job Loss? Here’s What to Do About the Debt.
2026-02-24:
Hiring a Debt Defense Attorney: What You Need to Know
2023-04-11:
Get to Know Your HOA
2023-02-05:
How to Handle a Call from a Debt Collector
2023-01-01:
Titan Asset Purchasing Lawsuits in Arlington GDC
2022-06-19:
We Will Take Your Debt Collection Calls
2020-11-23:
The Top 4 Credit Killers and How to Avoid Them
2020-05-06:
Managing Your Personal Finances During a Recession
2020-03-30:
Coronavirus Prompts Suspension of Foreclosures in DC Area
2020-03-09:
How to Feed Your Piggy Bank When Your Paycheck Is Lean
2020-03-04:
Do You Get Shady Debt Collector Calls? I Get Them All the Time.
2020-02-14:
7 Ways to Stop a Foreclosure Sale Fast
2020-02-12:
Living in Washington DC Is Expensive
2020-02-04:
We Will Defend Your Quarterspot Lawsuit in Arlington Gdc
2019-12-17:
Getting Out of Debt Improves Judgment, Reduces Anxiety
2019-11-12:
D.C. Lawyer for Debt Defense
2019-10-28:
Foreclosure Defense Lawyer Serving Washington DC Area
2019-10-24:
Whataboutism Versus Counterclaims in Litigation
2019-10-10:
Small Business Bankruptcy Just Got Easier
2019-10-01:
Non-Qualified Student Loans Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
2019-09-20:
Interviewing for a Job with Foreclosure on Your Credit Report
2019-09-18:
When Filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Timing Matters
2019-08-29:
Should I Short Sale My Property?
2019-08-23:
Use the NDC to Track Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2019-08-21:
Debt in Collection on Your Credit Report
2019-08-01:
How to Behave in Court
2019-07-09:
Bankruptcy Is the Least Expensive Way to Get Rid of Debt
2019-06-21:
Student Loan Forgiveness Provides Relief
2019-06-11:
Stop Garnishment of Wages in MD, VA and DC
2019-05-30:
Don’t “Tip Your Hand” to Your Mortgage Company
2019-05-28:
Debt Doesn’t Just Disappear
2019-05-16:
Avoid Moral Disengagement in Litigation
2019-05-01:
Telltale Signs It’s Time to File for Bankruptcy
2019-04-03:
Because You’re Ready for a Fresh Start
2019-03-26:
Senior Citizens Are Increasingly Filing for Bankruptcy Protection
2019-03-21:
The Hidden Costs of Owning a Home
2019-03-18:
Austerity Measures, or How to Avoid Bankruptcy, No. 1
2019-03-11:
The Six Stages of Civil Litigation
2019-03-07:
202 Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Lawyer Also Serves 703 and 301
2019-02-22:
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
2019-02-20:
What to Look for When You Hire a Lawyer
2019-02-18:
Bankruptcy Discharge of Student Loans Would Boost U.s. Economy
2019-02-11:
Will a Loan Modification Hurt My Credit Score?
2019-02-05:
Retain or Surrender Secured Debt in Bankruptcy?
2019-01-24:
Six Common Foreclosure Mistakes
2019-01-22:
How Much of My Paycheck Can a Creditor Garnish?
2019-01-08:
Will Unpaid Student Loans Affect My Credit Score?
2019-01-04:
Foreclosure Assistance in Dc, Maryland and Virginia
2019-01-02:
The Holidays Are Over, Now Get Rid of Your Debt
2018-12-31:
Surviving Furlough During the Government Shutdown
2018-12-14:
Top 5 Foreclosure Defenses in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC
2018-12-12:
Don’t Wait Until You Hit Rock Bottom to File Bankruptcy
2018-12-10:
Be Tough, Not Uncivil
2018-11-30:
Can Eviction Happen in Cold Weather?
2018-11-19:
How Student Loan Debt Prevents Homeownership
2018-11-16:
Think Twice Before You Co-Sign for a Loan
2018-11-15:
Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases Get Dismissed So Often
2018-11-08:
What Is a Notice of Intent to Accelerate?
2018-11-06:
Tips for Litigating a Warrant in Debt in Virginia
2018-11-01:
Chapter 7 Means Test Numbers in Washington D.C. Area Increase
2018-10-30:
Setting Realistic Foreclosure Defense Objectives
2018-10-18:
How to Settle a Debt If You Get Sued
2018-10-09:
How Long Does Bankruptcy Take?
2018-10-05:
States Should Impose Foreclosure Deadlines on Mortgage Lenders
2018-09-24:
On Deck Capital Lawsuits in Arlington General District Court
2018-09-07:
How to Recover from Foreclosure
2018-09-06:
Don’t Be Afraid to Call Us
2018-08-07:
What Happens to My Debts When I Die?
2018-07-24:
Top 7 Reasons People Declare Bankruptcy
2018-07-19:
How to Prevent Foreclosure If You Lose Your Job
2018-07-17:
Do Not Defend Yourself in a Debt Collection Lawsuit
2018-07-11:
Repay Your Student Loans in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2018-07-06:
Questions for Your Mortgage Company If You’re Facing Foreclosure
2018-06-29:
What Is Foreclosure Loss Mitigation?
2018-06-19:
Personal Liability for Business Debts
2018-06-15:
Will I Be Able to Rent After Foreclosure?
2018-06-12:
How to Prevent Vehicle Repossession
2018-05-14:
Debt Lawsuits in the Washington DC Region
2018-05-08:
Reinstate the Bankruptcy Discharge for Student Loans
2018-05-04:
Stop Foreclosure Immediately
2018-05-01:
File Bankruptcy to Stop a Lawsuit
2018-04-27:
Make the Most of Foreclosure Mediation in Washington DC
2018-04-24:
Should I File Bankruptcy or Divorce First?
2018-04-18:
Lee Legal Will Take Your Collection Calls
2018-04-16:
6 Reasons Why the IRS May Keep Your Tax Refund
2018-04-10:
Open-File Litigation
2018-04-02:
Retain a Foreclosure Lawyer in DC from the Start
2018-03-28:
Not Every Financial Mistake Leads to Bankruptcy
2018-03-26:
Foreclosure Litigation: You Are Not Going to Get a Free House
2018-03-08:
How to Refinance with a Foreclosure on Your Credit Report
2018-03-01:
How Much Will I Have to Pay in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
2018-02-27:
Student Loans: The Only Type of Risk-Free Lending
2018-02-22:
What Is Mortgage Reinstatement?
2018-02-13:
What Is a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay?
2018-02-05:
Protect Your Tax Refund in Bankruptcy
2018-02-01:
Scott Tucker Sentenced for Illegal Payday Loan Practices
2018-01-29:
The DC Homesaver Program
2018-01-25:
You Can’t Rush Litigation
2018-01-22:
Select the Best Bankruptcy Lawyer for You
2018-01-18:
What Is Preforeclosure?
2018-01-11:
The Power and Complexity of the New Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plans
2017-12-27:
Business Disputes: When It’s Time to Sue
2017-12-11:
Can I Stop Foreclosure Without Filing Bankruptcy?
2017-12-07:
Don’t Send Good Money After Bad
2017-11-29:
Your Best Foreclosure Defense Is Persistence
2017-11-20:
Bankruptcy Could Help You Keep Your Security Clearance
2017-11-06:
9 Options When You Can’t Afford Your Mortgage Anymore
2017-11-01:
New Chapter 7 Means Test Numbers Take Effect
2017-10-26:
Foreclosure Non-Retention Options
2017-10-24:
No Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy
2017-10-16:
Preparing for a Deposition
2017-10-12:
Protecting Assets in Bankruptcy: Property Exemptions and Planning
2017-10-04:
Top 4 Options When Facing Foreclosure on an Investment Property
2017-10-02:
Lee Legal Can Diagnose Your Financial Condition
2017-09-25:
The Silver Lining to Filing Bankruptcy
2017-09-07:
Mediation Is Not Required Prior to Foreclosure in DC
2017-09-05:
5 Common Credit Repair Myths
2017-09-01:
Where Should I File Bankruptcy: Dc, Maryland, or Virginia?
2017-08-29:
We Fight the Good Fight
2017-08-23:
What If I Can’t Pay My Bills Anymore?
2017-08-09:
Lee Legal Will Fight Your Foreclosure
2017-08-03:
If You Have to File Bankruptcy, Do It Immediately
2017-07-19:
Call from a Debt Collector? Know Your Rights.
2017-07-14:
Getting a New Mortgage After a Foreclosure
2017-07-10:
When You Should Not File for Bankruptcy
2017-06-30:
Big Change to Virginia Landlord and Tenant Law
2017-06-19:
Is Bankruptcy the Best Option for Me?
2017-06-12:
When It’s Time to Give up Your Home to Foreclosure
2017-05-25:
Homeowners Association Foreclosure in Dc, Md & VA
2017-05-22:
Don’t Get Mad — Get Paid
2017-05-16:
7 Uncommon Bankruptcy Assets
2017-05-04:
How Long Does Foreclosure Take?
2017-05-01:
Don’t Face Your Debt Alone
2017-04-28:
Does Foreclosure Hurt Your Security Clearance?
2017-04-18:
How Bankruptcy Promotes Entrepreneurship
2017-04-13:
The Adversary Proceeding: Litigation in Bankruptcy Court
2017-04-11:
Washington DC Foreclosure Notice Requirements
2017-04-03:
Use Your Tax Refund to File Bankruptcy
2017-03-31:
Legislation Would Protect Corps at the Expense of Consumers
2017-03-17:
Student Loans and the Means Test in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
2017-03-15:
Top 4 Tax Problems in Bankruptcy
2017-03-13:
Does Foreclosure Terminate a Lease?
2017-03-08:
Can Foreclosure Be Stopped Without Filing for Bankruptcy?
2017-03-03:
The Fake News About Bankruptcy
2017-03-01:
The Steep Cost of Debt Settlement Companies
2017-02-23:
My Loan Modification Was Denied. Now What?
2017-02-21:
How Your Credit Score Is Calculated
2017-02-14:
Five Ways Debt Can Wreck Your Marriage
2017-02-09:
What to Do When You Get Sued
2017-02-07:
Where Do I Mail My Chapter 13 Plan Payment in Dc, Md and Va?
2017-02-03:
Will Foreclosure Affect My Spouse’s Credit?
2017-02-01:
What Does It Mean When a Debt Is Charged Off?
2017-01-30:
Bankruptcy Stops Eviction — Unless There’s an Eviction Order
2017-01-27:
Top 5 Ways to Bounce Back After a Foreclosure
2017-01-22:
What Happens to Student Loans in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
2017-01-11:
Top 5 Worst Debt Collection Defenses
2017-01-06:
Wiping Out Parking Tickets in Bankruptcy
2016-12-29:
Student Loans Are Holding Back Home Ownership
2016-12-27:
D.C. Small Claims Increase Is a Big Win for Creditors
2016-12-24:
Bankruptcy in the Bible
2016-12-21:
Top 9 Financial Fears of Americans
2016-12-19:
Does Foreclosure Show up on a Background Check?
2016-12-16:
Tuition Is Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
2016-12-12:
Will Partial Payments Delay Foreclosure?
2016-12-05:
Getting Approved for a Car Loan After Bankruptcy
2016-11-28:
Missed Mortgage Payments: Your Options If You Default
2016-11-23:
The Debt Snowball and the Debt Avalanche
2016-11-18:
Hire Lee Legal to Defend Your Virginia Warrant in Debt
2016-11-14:
Hire an Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney
2016-11-07:
How Long Does Foreclosure Stay on a Credit Report?
2016-11-01:
D.C. Means Test Unjustly Denies Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection
2016-10-27:
The Debt Buying Industry
2016-10-25:
Top 6 Reasons Loan Modifications Are Denied
2016-10-24:
Get a Mortgage Modification with Chapter 13
2016-10-17:
Should I Worry About My Fiance’s Bankruptcy?
2016-09-29:
Foreclosure Defense in Washington, D.c
2016-09-22:
Student Loan Forgiveness Could Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap
2016-09-16:
Loss Mitigation Waterfall Should Continue Post-Mha
2016-09-14:
Sometimes Being Right Isn’t Enough
2016-09-12:
Help Me to Help You
2016-09-02:
The Bankruptcy Discharge Before Christmas
2016-08-30:
6 Tips to Rebound from Bankruptcy
2016-08-19:
Will I Owe Money After Foreclosure?
2016-08-17:
How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?
2016-08-12:
Foreclosures Are Way Down, but Not in the District of Columbia
2016-07-29:
Should I File Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 to Stop Foreclosure?
2016-07-27:
D.C. Bankruptcy Attorney Advocates for Student Loan Discharge
2016-07-07:
Realtors Should Not Turn Away Bankruptcy Clients
2016-05-28:
The Solution to Increasing Student Loan Defaults
2016-05-28:
Who Will Find Out If I File for Bankruptcy?
2016-05-28:
Get a Credit Card After Bankruptcy
2016-04-29:
How to Write a Financial Hardship Letter
2016-04-27:
It Is Time to Change Dc’s Contributory Negligence Law
2016-04-21:
Student Loans Jeopardize Retirement for Older Americans
2016-04-07:
Why Is My Mortgage Company Suing Me in Washington, Dc?
2016-04-04:
Debts Discharged in Bankruptcy Are Not Taxable
2016-04-01:
New Debt Limits for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Take Effect
2016-03-30:
How Long Will Bankruptcy Stay on My Credit Report?
2016-03-19:
Fannie Mae: DC Is Now a Judicial Foreclosure Jurisdiction
2016-03-15:
You Do Not Have to Be Broke to File Bankruptcy
2016-03-11:
Get a Second Chance at Life with Bankruptcy
2016-03-09:
Can I Keep My Car If I File for Bankruptcy?
2016-03-07:
Beware of Offers to Modify Your Mortgage for a Fee
2016-03-03:
When Should You File for Bankruptcy?
2016-02-26:
Can I Get My Home Back After Foreclosure?
2016-02-23:
Building Credit After Filing Bankruptcy
2016-02-18:
Zombie Foreclosures Can Eat into Your Home Value
2016-02-14:
How Bankruptcy Prevents Foreclosure
2016-02-07:
5 Reasons Why NFL Players Declare Bankruptcy
2016-01-02:
Get Your Finances Back on Track with a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2015-12-27:
Your Best Debt Defense May Be Bankruptcy
2015-11-16:
Bankruptcy Is the Cure That Ails You
2015-09-25:
Old Apartment Lawsuit: Broken Leases
2015-09-14:
Bankruptcy Is Not a Last Resort
2015-08-01:
Should I Get a Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
2015-03-05:
Bankruptcy Can Actually Improve Your Credit Score
2014-10-31:
Inside the Dark World of Consumer Debt Collection
2014-06-21:
The Bankruptcy Threat in Debt Settlement Negotiations
2014-05-26:
How Long After Bankruptcy Until I Can Buy a Home?
2014-05-15:
Bankruptcy Debtors by the Numbers
2014-05-10:
Saturday Office Hours for Bankruptcy Clients
2014-05-01:
Does Bankruptcy Get Rid of Student Loans?
2014-03-24:
Are You Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck?
2014-03-13:
Protecting Assets in Bankruptcy in Dc, VA & Md
2014-03-07:
Debt Settlement Attorney in Washington D.C. and Virginia
2014-02-27:
Mistakes People Make Before Calling a Bankruptcy Lawyer
2014-02-25:
Why You Should Always Fight a Credit Card Lawsuit
2014-02-18:
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Much Does It Cost?
2014-02-13:
How to Stop a Foreclosure in Alexandria Virginia
2014-02-11:
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: How Much Does It Cost?
2014-02-06:
Business Bankruptcy: Personal Assets in a Chapter 7 Liquidation
2014-02-03:
Grandparents or Parents Cosigning for Kids
2014-01-16:
How Come I Have to Pay Back Creditors If I Filed Bankruptcy?
2014-01-06:
Happy New Year! Time to Take a Fresh Look at Your Budget
2013-11-28:
How Do I Save My Home from Foreclosure in Washington Dc?
2013-11-26:
Foreclosure Vs. Mortgage Modification in Alexandria, Virginia
2013-11-21:
Does My Spouse Have to File Bankruptcy, Too?
2013-11-19:
What Is the Bankruptcy Means Test?
2013-11-05:
What Is a 341 Hearing?
2013-10-31:
Will I Lose Any Property If I File Chapter 7 in Dc?
2013-10-29:
Should I File a Chapter 13 in Maryland?
2013-10-24:
Lien Strip in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2013-10-21:
Avoiding Bankruptcy Can Cost You Money
2013-10-17:
The Bankruptcy Courses: Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
2013-10-13:
What Will Happen to My Timeshare in Bankruptcy?
2013-09-26:
Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure in Virginia
2013-09-24:
Student Loan Discharge in Virginia
2013-09-22:
You Can’t Go to Jail for a Debt
2013-09-19:
Can I Keep Living in My Foreclosed Home?
2013-09-17:
What Is a Deficiency Judgment?
2013-09-10:
Can Refinancing Stop Foreclosure?
2013-09-05:
What Is a Foreclosure in Virginia Like?
2013-09-03:
Can I Keep a Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
2013-08-27:
Virginia Bankruptcy: Why File for Bankruptcy in Virginia?
2013-08-22:
Can Student Loans in DC Be Discharged Through Bankruptcy?
2013-08-20:
Can I Keep My Car If I File Bankruptcy?
2013-07-22:
Do Not Be Like Detroit
2013-07-16:
What Is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
2013-07-09:
Bankruptcy Could Save Your Home
2013-07-05:
What Is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
2013-07-01:
What Is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?
2013-04-30:
Debt Collection Companies and Negotiating Debts
2012-08-30:
How Do I Stop a Garnishment?
2012-07-15:
What Are the Bankruptcy Chapters?
2012-06-19:
Bankruptcy Will Not Kill Your Credit
2011-12-09:
When to Consider Filing Bankruptcy
2011-11-13:
The Chapter 7 Liquidation Test in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2011-09-06:
Can a Creditor Garnish a Paycheck or Bank Account?
2011-08-19:
Do Not Run up Your Credit Cards Before Bankruptcy
2011-08-14:
How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report
2011-07-02:
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Affect My Security Clearance?
2011-05-25:
How Often Can I File Bankruptcy?
2011-05-08:
Should I Stop Paying My Bills?
2011-04-27:
Are Student Loans Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?
2011-03-10:
Can the Bankruptcy Trustee Take My Tax Refund?
2010-12-01:
Beware of Temporary Mortgage Modifications
2010-11-11:
Washington, D.C. Officials Combat Foreclosures
2010-11-04:
Anatomy of a Foreclosure: How Foreclosure Works
2010-10-26:
Gambling Debts Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
2010-09-12:
What Is a Reaffirmation Agreement?
2010-09-09:
Bankruptcy and Marriage
2010-08-29:
You Can’t Be Fired for Filing Bankruptcy
2010-08-26:
Discuss Bankruptcy with Your Family
2010-07-26:
File a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide
2010-07-06:
Should I File Bankruptcy?
2010-07-05:
Stop Car Repossession
2010-06-17:
Top 10 Myths About Bankruptcy
2010-06-16:
Emergency Bankruptcy
2010-06-15:
Homeowners Association Fees in Bankruptcy
2010-06-08:
$1. 1m to Settle an $8k Credit Card Debt?
2010-06-06:
What Is a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy?
2010-06-01:
Bankruptcy Conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7
2010-05-30:
Stop Foreclosure in Washington Dc, Virginia and Maryland
2010-05-27:
What Is the Bankruptcy Discharge?
2010-05-22:
The Automatic Stay Immediately Stops All Creditor Activity
2010-05-19:
A Short Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms
2010-05-18:
Top Three Reasons to File Bankruptcy
2010-05-15:
Debt Settlement Companies Are Rip-Offs
2010-05-14:
What Is Skip Tracing?
2010-05-14:
Another Disclaimer
2010-05-13:
Documents Required to File Bankruptcy
2010-05-12:
What Is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?
2010-05-11:
File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Delay Foreclosure
2010-05-10:
How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Score?
2010-05-08:
What Is the Statement of Intention?
2010-05-07:
The Meeting of Creditors: Who Will Show Up?
2010-04-28:
Repairing Your Credit After Bankruptcy
2010-04-27:
Easing the Stress of Bankruptcy
2010-04-26:
The Top Ten Reasons for Bankruptcy
2010-04-25:
What Not to Do Before Filing Bankruptcy
2010-04-25:
Can I Buy a Car While in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
2010-04-25:
Payday Loans Are Rarely a Wise Credit Choice
2009-09-25:
Get Advice from a Bankruptcy Lawyer
2009-08-04:
16 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy
2009-07-28:
Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 7
2009-07-28:
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
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