By Brett Weiss, Esq. on May 11, 2007 in Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
One question I’m often asked is whether someone loses the ability to get student loans if they file for bankruptcy. The short answer is, “No.”
Section 525(c)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code specifically states that a student loan, grant, guarantee or insurance cannot be denied to someone because they filed for bankruptcy.
I’ve had many clients who took […]
By Brett Weiss, Esq. on May 7, 2007 in Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
I often get a call from a potential client asking whether they can file for bankruptcy just on their medical bills, and not include their credit cards or other debts.
The short answer is that they can file, but not just on their medical bills. The slight longer answer explains why.
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By Brett Weiss, Esq. on Apr 9, 2007 in Lectures and Seminars, Brett Weiss News | 0 Comments
On May 5, 2007, Brett Weiss will be participating in the 2007 Bankruptcy Bar Association annual convention in Annapolis, Maryland. Following up on his 2006 participation on a panel discussing “Selected Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases Under BAPCPA,” this year Mr. Weiss will be addressing “Means Testing and U.S. Trustee Audits” on a panel moderated […]
By Brett Weiss, Esq. on Feb 17, 2007 in Brett Weiss News | 0 Comments
02.17.2007. Brett Weiss was selected as a 2007 Super Lawyer for Maryland and the District of Columbia. The selection procedure includes peer nomination (with ballots mailed to 21,000 Maryland lawyers), and a blue ribbon panel review process. Less than 5% of lawyers in the state and District receive this honor.
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By Brett Weiss, Esq. on Dec 8, 2006 in Lectures and Seminars, Brett Weiss News | 0 Comments
Brett Weiss co-chairs and lectures at the Advanced Chapter 13 Workshop conducted by MICPEL (the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers). The workshop, titled, “Fresh Information and Tips From the Top,” featured all four Maryland Chapter 13 Trustees, three of Maryland’s bankruptcy judges, and a distinguished panel of lecturers. […]
By Brett Weiss, Esq. on Sep 17, 2006 in Lectures and Seminars, Brett Weiss News | 0 Comments
Brett Weiss will be speaking on October 17, 2006, at the Montgomery County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Lecture Series. Timed to coincide with the one year anniversary of the effective date of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, the panel will review procedural changes, case law update, chapter […]
