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THE LAW OFFICE OF MARK J. MARKUS
Los Angeles California Bankruptcy Lawyer*
Practicing exclusively bankruptcy law since 1991
Free phone consults. Office in Burbank.
*Board Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy is not a "last resort" option. When to file bankruptcy can only be decided after weighing relevant costs and benefits after a comprehensive consultation with a qualified bankruptcy lawyer.
Bankruptcy laws are designed to help society as a whole, as well as the individual debtors. Anyone can have a change of fortune that can lead to bankruptcy as a viable option.
The City of San Bernardino, California filed for bankruptcy recently under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code. Many other municipalities have filed as well. Should you file?
Bankruptcy Alphabet is "Plan" or "Planning". Coach Wooden said it best: " Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail." While the Coach didn't invent that saying himself (some sources credit Benjamin Franklin with the phrase), he certainly understood its meaning and consequences and used it consistently to help his students. Failing to Plan Has Consequences Planning leads to benefits in most aspects of life and failing to plan can lead to dire consequences. While planning might prevent the need for [...]
Emotional distress often precedes and accompanies a bankruptcy filing. Here are some ways to deal with the most common factors, including debts owed to family members.
Reasons you shouldn't explore bankruptcy as an option to your debt problems.
What is justice in bankruptcy? Is it achieved? Or is it unfair?
How important is it to hire an attorney or lawyer to file bankruptcy? Do you really need representation? The answer is in most cases, a resounding "yes!"
The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Feeling guilty or ashamed about filing bankruptcy. Thomas Jefferson didn't. Should you?
