McDowell Law Blog
How To Win the Litigation War, Not Just the Battle
By: Michael J. Hagner, Esq. If a court has entered a monetary judgment in your favor and against an opposing litigant, you become a judgment-creditor. At that point, you may feel as though you have “won” the case. In many respects, you would be correct as a...
Consumer Fraud and Why It Matters
By: Rachael B. Brekke, Esq You may have experienced consumer fraud and not even know it! When we want to buy a car or build a deck, we rely on professionals to tell us the truth about what we are buying. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) provides some of the...
New Opportunities for Discharge of Federal Student Loans
By: Daniel L. Reinganum, Esq. On November 17, 2022 the United States Justice Department and Department of Education unveiled new guidelines for the discharge of student loans in bankruptcy. The new guidelines clarify the Department of Education's position on how it...
Spring Ahead of Debt
By: Ellen M. McDowell, Esq. March is the month when Spring arrives, when the trees start to bud, when the earth again begins preparing to grow flowers and vegetables and green lawns. It’s a time for rebirth and rejuvenation, for fresh starts. If you have had a tough...
McDowell Law Commercial Litigation Victory in Burlington County
Last month, Ellen M. McDowell, Esq. and Rachael B. Brekke, Esq. obtained a favorable jury verdict in a commercial litigation between two construction companies. Following a five day trial in Burlington County, the jury awarded almost a half million dollars to the...
Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Lauren A. Talty, Esquire The Coronavirus Pandemic is a daily reminder that life is unpredictable, but in these uncertain times, it is beneficial to be prepared. This unprecedented COVID-19 crisis is an appropriate reason to review your current estate plan or...
COVID-19 Cares Act & Mortgage Forbearance
Attorney Daniel Reinganum discusses the COVID-19 Care Act and what it means for borrowers. https://youtu.be/eVPhS7f9c0M
Coronavirus Assistance for Small Businesses
Daniel Reinganum expands on how we can help you and your business during this crisis. https://youtu.be/0kpwfz9Va4c
Can someone file a bankruptcy and protect their home?
Often times when people come into our office they have credit card debt, medical bills, things like that they just can't pay. They say I own a home can I do a chapter 7 bankruptcy? The answer is maybe, what we have to do is look at the value of your home and how much...