Phone 757-490-3808

Areas Of Practice

  • Assaults
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Bankruptcy
  • Boating Accidents
  • Child Custody
More

Contact Us

Contact Us

* required

  1. *
  2. *
  3.  
  4. *

 

Bankruptcy

Chapter 9 Eligibility
Only a "municipality" can file for relief under chapter 9. The term "municipality" is defined in the Bankruptcy Code to mean a political subdivision or public agency or instrumentality of a State. The definition is broad enough to include cities, counties, townships, school districts, and public improvement districts. It also includes revenue-producing bodies that provide services that are paid for by users rather than by general taxes, such as bridge authorities, highway authorities, and gas authorities. More...
Employment of Professionals
The Bankruptcy Code governs a trustee's or debtor in possession's employment of attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, and other professional persons to represent or assist in carrying out duties under the Bankruptcy Code. Generally, the trustee or debtor in possession had broad latitude in the selection of professional persons to be employed. The Bankruptcy Code authorizes the employment of professional persons only to the extent that such persons do not hold or represent an interest adverse to the estate. More...
Bankruptcy Reform - Will It Affect Eligibility?
The battle over bankruptcy reform seems to be an ongoing struggle between the would-be reformers and those who feel that debtors' rights would be adversely affected by reform of the bankruptcy laws. Despite the differences in opinion, many lawmakers agree with creditors that loopholes in the law need to be closed. More...
The "Clean Slate" of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? More...
First Meeting of Creditors
Under the Bankruptcy Code, the United States trustee must convene and preside at a meeting of creditors, which is often referred to as the section 341 meeting. This must occur within a reasonable time after the order for relief in a case. More...

This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Tripp, John W. website is powered by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®. || Sitemap