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P.T. Barnum & Bankruptcy: The Show Must Go On

Continuing with the Bankruptcy Success Series, this time we are featuring fellow Connecticut resident P.T. Barnum.  Yes, this famous showman and businessman was excellent at displaying oddities and wowing crowds worldwide, but he was not always diligent with his money. P.T. Barnum is a Connecticut legend – many of you may have visited the P.T. […]

What To Expect At Your Free & Confidential Consultation

When you find yourself in debt and want to learn what your options are, the best thing to do is to find a local law firm that offers free initial Bankruptcy consultations.  I offer free initial consultations at various locations around the state of Connecticut (including Orange, Shelton, Hartford and Guilford) and will strive to […]

Supreme Court to Hear Chapter 7 Lien Stripping Cases

The Supreme Court granted certiorari today in two of the three Chapter 7 lien-strip-off cases challenging the Eleventh Circuit decision in McNeal. Bank of Amer. v. Toledo-Cardona, No. 14-163 and Bank of Amer. v. Caulkett, No. 13-1421 (petition granted Nov. 17, 2014) (consolidated for argument) (Bank of Amer. v. Bello, No. 14-235 is still pending). […]

Celebrating New Haven Legal Assistance Association’s 50th Anniversary!

Last night, I had the honor and privilege of attending the New Haven Legal Assistance Association’s 50th Anniversary Gala! I am proud to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association (“NHLAA”) as the Liaison from the Orange Bar Association. NHLAA’s commitment to equal access to justice for all […]

A Primer on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by Intern Bobby Rung

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (or “FDCPA” for short), was approved by Congress on September 20, 1977, amended and codified as 15 U.S.C § 1692.  It is a consumer protection amendment, which established legal protection from abusive debt collection practices as stated in the Consumer Credit Protection Act, as Title VIII of that Act […]

Attorney DeGray on TV!

Back in June, Attorney Theresa Rose DeGray had the honor of appearing on the show “Got Girlfriends?” with several kind and accomplished women from the New Haven business community. On the show, she had the opportunity to tell her story and discuss her passionate journey of removing the stigma of Bankruptcy from our society to allow everyone and anyone who needs it, a […]

[NEW SERIES] FAMOUS BANKRUPTCY FILERS: FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA

When asked the question, “What is the greatest movie of all time?” what is the first movie you think of? Maybe Citizen Cane or Casablanca, but The Godfather is definitely in that conversation. If not the greatest movie of all time, it is widely considered to crack the top 5. And who made this incredible […]