10.09.2019 | by Chris Frye
The First Rule When Meeting Your Attorney
One of the hardest steps in the bankruptcy process is picking up the phone and contacting an attorney for the first time. You will most likely feel embarrassed, defeated, and probably a little scared.
10.01.2019 | by Kenny Steinberg
Follow Our Legal Advice, Not the Internet
I heard it again from a client with whom I met recently.
“I don’t want to lose my car, and I was reading on the internet. . .”
OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOO!
09.13.2019 | by Kenny Steinberg
What to Expect (And Not Expect) At Your Initial Consultation
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.”
This is a famous quote by Julius Caesar, and we here at Steidl and Steinberg wholeheartedly agree with the famous Roman emperor.
Many of our clients have never had a reason to see an attorney. For many, going to see an attorney can, in fact, be somewhat disconcerting, especially when the issue is related to debt problems.
08.15.2019 | by Lauren Lamb
Failing to Pay a Credit Card is Serious Stuff
When someone is experiencing financial hardship, credit card payments are often the first thing to be sacrificed.
08.07.2019 | by Kenny Steinberg
Do I Have Enough Debt to File Bankruptcy?
The value of money and debt have very different meanings for different people.
I had a potential client come in for a consultation who wanted to know if she had enough debt to file for bankruptcy. She owed about $8,000 and wasn’t sure if that was enough to file.