The bankruptcy boom seems to be surging unabated by very modest improvement among some economic indicators. Although not citing specific numbers of bankruptcy filings, one recent survey of lawyers by the Robert Half Legal poll showed 32% or approximately 1 in 3 lawyers believe bankruptcy/foreclosure to be the area of most growth in the next [...]
Read MoreSo who is filing bankruptcy anyway? The data illustrated on this poster is from 2008 so its not entirely up to date; however, it does a good job at breaking down the demographics of the question (Click on the image for a larger view). I have to admit the data is somewhat surprising to me [...]
Read MoreI feel the recession everyday one bankruptcy client at a time. I have found an amazing illustration of the geography of the recession which starts one year before the recession in January 2007 and continues with the most up to date unemployment data. Of course, I payed particular close attention to the Antelope Valley’s shift [...]
Read MoreIronically, there were more lawyers at the bankruptcy self-help desk today than debtors. It seems that many of my fellow bankruptcy lawyers are coming around to something I have known for quite a while: the bankruptcy self help desk is a great place learn about every scenario imaginable in personal bankruptcy while providing valuable assistance. [...]
Read MoreI have seen many ways Creditor Meetings (341a Meetings) can go wrong for Pro Se Debtors. A few major lessons to be learned and which Pro Se Debtors should be aware are as follows: Make sure to have proof of social security number and a valid government issued picture idea. Tax Returns should be provided [...]
Read MoreThe news in Lancaster, CA and the world at large seems very doom and gloom sometimes. We are all far too acquainted with the sobering number of job losses, foreclosures, economic hardships and bankruptcies reverberating throughout our community. Of course, as a Lancaster California Bankruptcy Attorney, I am more acquainted with the many tough realities [...]
Read MoreIt will be my honor on Tuesday January 26, 2010 to be recognized with the 2010 William J. Lasarow Award for outstanding pro bono service. I have been volunteering for the Debtor Assistance Project for over a year and it is very rewarding to help people who have been profoundly victimized by the recession. I [...]
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Ilyse Klavir, Esq. is a bankruptcy and workers' compensation attorney based in Lancaster and Woodland Hills, California serving clients throughout the Antelope and San Fernando Valleys. She was awarded the 2010 William J Lasarow Award for her work on behalf of debtors as part of the Debtor Assistance Project and Public Counsel Law Center.
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