Bankruptcy allows you to resolve insurmountable debt in a legal way. The bankruptcy laws provide you with a fresh start to your financial life. However, they are provided in good faith and assume you will comply with the provisions of the law. Here are five things you want to avoid if you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy: Be honest about your situation. You will need to provide your bankruptcy lawyer with complete and accurate data of your finances. I will help you ensure that we … [Read more...]
Stopping Bill Collectors and Wage Garnishments
Bill collectors can be notoriously harassing and threatening. They will call you at home even at night and on the weekends to collect their money. Your mailbox will also be filled from threatening and harassing letters. They may even attempt to garnish your wages. If you've reached this point and you owe more money than you can possibly pay back, it may be a good time to speak with a Florida bankruptcy lawyer. McGuire Law Offices will provide you with a free consultation and advise you as … [Read more...]
Good Lawyer, Bad Lawyer How to Know The Difference Between the Two
Good lawyers don't usually make headlines unless they have a high-profile case (I've had a few of those in my career) while bad lawyers make headlines when they don't do their job or steal from their clients. Today's Tampa Bay Times has a story about lawyers gone bad. It chronicles the bad history of a few local Tampa Bay lawyers who either stole from their clients, didn't do the work for which they were paid, or most recently, set up a fellow lawyer for a DUI arrest. The article noted the … [Read more...]
Filing for Bankruptcy Isn’t a Crime
Bankruptcy is governed by federal law in the United States and provides a legal way to resolve financial disputes between debtors and creditors. Yet, very often those who are considering filing bankruptcy often feel ashamed and embarrassed by their financial crisis. To make matters worse, creditors may treat them like criminals, threatening them and their families. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy as an option, here are a few things to consider to put the matter in its proper … [Read more...]
Car Accidents, Driverless Vehicles, and Liability
Car accidents happen every minute of the day. Injuries result and usually, one or the other driver is found to be at fault. This may change when Uber introduces driverless cars. When Uber began competing with taxis all over the world for a slice of the ride sharing market, it was hailed by consumers as safer, more efficient, and a better overall experience. Taxi cab drivers of course had a different opinion, seeing in the brash new start-up a threat to their livelihood. Now, Uber is … [Read more...]
