An Overview of Our New York City Law Practice
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help you eliminate debts, including credit cards, medical bills, personal loans and telephone bills. There are many myths about filing bankruptcy. We offer a free initial consultation to give you the answers. We are well equipped to help people all over New York, including Brooklyn and the borough of The Bronx, as well as in Westchester County and White Plains.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help people who are behind on their mortgage, have significant equity, have disposable income or do not otherwise qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 allows you to restructure your debt into manageable monthly payments and keep most of your property, including your house and car.
With record numbers of homes facing foreclosure, most lenders are willing to negotiate rather than attempt to sell a foreclosed home in a depressed real estate market. Our lawyers will represent you in negotiations with your lender to reduce, modify or change the terms of your loan.
Many people are reluctant to file bankruptcy because they think doing so will damage their credit. In reality, the opposite is usually true. If you have serious debt, filing bankruptcy may be the simplest way to address your debt problems and improve your credit.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
If you receive a collection letter from a debt collector or collection lawyer, our lawyers will examine the letter at no charge. If it is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, our lawyers can sue the debt collector on your behalf and recover damages for you.
As a small business owner, your personal finances may be closely intermingled with the finances of your business. If you are facing mounting debt problems, finding the right solution may involve talking to a lawyer who understands both business bankruptcy and personal bankruptcy.
Preference Litigation and Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
Our lawyers are widely known for their nationwide practice in the niche area of defending preference and fraudulent transfer lawsuits. We have defended hundreds of clients throughout the United States, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals.
Divorce in New York is a two-part process. First, you must establish grounds for divorce. Second, matters such as property issues, child custody and support need to be addressed. We help people all over New York with their divorce needs from Rockland County to The Bronx.
Buying or selling a home, apartment, condominium, cooperative or commercial property is one of the largest transactions you are likely to make in your lifetime. Without legal advice, it can also be one of the riskiest.
Free Consultation with a New York City Attorney
Some lawyers are all about the law. At Shaked & Posner in New York, we think it's people that matter. Contact us for an honest, no-cost evaluation of your legal issue.
