Archives for Debt Defense

It’s Alive! Revival of Judgments in Illinois

Just when you thought that old debt was dead, old Court Judgments can come back to haunt you!  Now that Courts in Illinois are up and running, debt collectors are looking for opportunities to get some “found money” from debts that are very old.  The
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DEBT SETTLEMENT- DEBT FREE? OR NOT?

When people come to see me with debt problems, they are under enormous stress.  You’ve already tried everything.  Very few people are anxious to “throw in the towel” and just file for Bankruptcy. I talk with people who have tried for years, decades sometimes, to
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Small Business Loans=Shark Infested Waters

Small Business Owners-Watch out for the Sharks! Small Business  owners have so many “hats” to wear.  One expression is that the owner is “Chief, Cook and Bottle Washer”.   So, with all of those roles, it’s difficult to manage everything.  One of the hardest jobs is
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Debt Problems? Don’t let fear stop you!

Have No Fear! You’ve been working hard for 10, 20, 30 years.  All you are trying to do is pay your bills, make your rent or mortgage payments, and have enough left to pay for food, utilities, and a bit of relaxation, and maybe save
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Behind on Student Loans? Take Action Now!

You did it! You went to school and graduated!  Or, you didn’t finish your degree.  Regardless, you’ll have to deal with your student loans.  In the ideal world, you got a job, and made all of the payments for your loans, and everything is good. 
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Water Bills in Chicagoland – Are you getting soaked?

Water Bills Soaking You? We Can Help! Over the years of talking to homeowners from all over the area, it was amazing to see the difference in prices people pay for water!  Some people’s bills are $20-30 per month and others are close to $100/month.
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Got Sued? How to Fight it.

As an attorney, I’m used to seeing court papers such as summonses and complaints every day.  But, for almost everyone else, seeing court papers sets off alarms that say “What’s this all about?” or “I don’t understand this!”, or “I don’t want to go to
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You Lose Everything in Bankruptcy, Right? Wrong!

Bankruptcy is the “game over” of your financial life, so people say.  You will lose everything!  You will lose your house, your car, and never be able to get credit again!   Have you heard these things? They are all WRONG! In fact, Bankruptcy is more
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When do Debts Fall Off My Credit Report?

This is a common question.  Many people who fall behind in paying their bills end up having a long credit history full of unpaid debts that just won’t “go away”.   Or, a business owner may have a lingering debt from the past, and hopes it
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