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....Read More
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...Read More
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)....Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
Chapter 9 bankruptcy was put in place in order to provide protection from creditors for municipalities that have financial problems. Municipalities that are readjusting their debts need protection from creditors, just like the average person does. Chapter 9 bankruptcy provides the refinancing of debt, the reduction of interest or principal, and the extension of debt...Read More
If you’ve been doing research on bankruptcy, you are probably pretty familiar with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, these are not the only bankruptcy options. There are some other kinds of bankruptcy that you should consider before deciding which is best for you. Chapter 20 bankruptcy and Chapter 9 bankruptcy are both good...Read More
