Many people are frightened of bankruptcy, which is unfortunate. People aren't afraid because bankruptcy is evil. In fact, filing for bankruptcy can be a financial savior for individuals. Some people are worried because myths and the evils of bankruptcy have been...
Attorney Steven Lefkovitz prevails for client at U.S. Court of Appeals
Attorney Steven Lefkovitz of Lefkovitz & Lefkovitz in Nashville recently prevailed for his client in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District. The case was an appeal of a bankruptcy court ruling. The case involved MarketGraphics Research Group, Inc., of...
Is it even possible to discharge your student loans?
Student loan debt is a burdensome problem for which there is no easy solution. Decades of teaching students that the only real source of upward mobility came from a college diploma has resulted in increased demand for college admissions and a drastic rise in the...
Using bankruptcy as a way to rebuild your credit
Many people think of bankruptcy as a form of nuclear warfare against debt, to be avoided at all costs, but it can offer quite a few benefits. When you file for bankruptcy protection, you will have an automatic stay that protects you from future collection activities....
Tennessee leads national debate on surprise medical bills
Across America, when people declare bankruptcy, medical bills are the reason they cite most often. It was true well before the Affordable Care Act. But in recent months, the role of surprise, out-of-network medical bills has rocketed to the top of the legislative...
Recent business bankruptcies show anyone can struggle with debt
Though we're not far into 2019, there have already been a slew of bankruptcy-related announcements this year concerning large companies. Many large businesses have struggled mightily to keep their heads above water. These bankruptcy filings (and rumblings about...