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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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...

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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...

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