Maine Bankruptcy Law - Practice Areas

Offering Bankruptcy counsel and debt relief services in Maine:
(read service summaries below)

• Consumer Law Violations
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• Violations of Stays and Injunctions
• Credit Report Correction
• Creditors

I represent consumers and businesses in financial distress and help relieve the burden of crushing debt. My practice is dedicated to assisting our clients throughout the bankruptcy process, discovering appropriate solutions and relieving the disparaging stress of debt. There are a variety of debt-relief options for both individuals and businesses, and bankruptcy may meet your needs.

Schedule an appointment and together we will evaluate your situation to see if bankruptcy can lift you out of debt and create your new financial future.

Consumer Law Violations

My practice has become a strong proponent of consumer rights in Maine. We are willing to explore violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If you disagree with notations on your report, both the reporting agency and creditors are required to investigate the claim, and may be held responsible for monetary compensation.

• I also litigate violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This act prohibits collection agenicies from harassing consumers or misrepresenting their own legal actions through threats. It also limits calls to third parties and the workplace, and dictates the times which collections calls can be made. A violation of this act will also bring compensation.
• Please schedule an appointment if you feel your consumer rights have been violated.

I have also initiated lawsuits on behalf of consumers using:

• Truth in Lending Act litigation
• Real Estate Settlement Practices Act litigation

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

• Liquidation may be the best solution for your debt. Take a look at this outline of Chapter 7 in Maine and my related resources.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

I have represented small corporations and individual business owners through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, although my firm is not prepared for larger, expensive and resource-consuming Chapter 11 cases.

• Please see our resources for Businesses experiencing financial distress. There may be a number of options to bring your company out of debt.
• I represent individuals who must file Chapter 11 due to their inability to file a Chapter 13 because of their debt level. Individuals filing Chapter 11 can achieve their goals in protecting their property and discharging their debt.
• Schedule an appointment and together we will form a solution for your businesses debt.

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy

Small-scale farmers can protect their property investments by reorganizing their debt through this form of bankruptcy.

• "Family Farmer Bankruptcy"
• Please schedule an appointment with me if your family farm is in financial distress.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

I have helped a number of Maine's individuals and businesses remove their debt and maintain important assets through Chapter 13 Reorganizations.

• Learn more about the requirements and benefits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Maine

Violations of Stays and Injunctions

• After you file for bankruptcy you are protected from contact by creditors. If they persist in trying to collect from you, your consumer rights have been violated.

Credit Report Corrections

• Communicating with creditors and credit-reporting agencies is often a difficult part of the bankruptcy process
• Learn more about How You Can Correct Your Credit Report

Creditors

I not only represent debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, but I also represent creditors in filing proofs of claim, objecting to discharge or dischargeability of debts, and defending creditors from preference and fraudulent transfer claims.

• Looking for experienced counsel to navigate Maine's consumer law waters?