by Mark J. Markus | Nov 28, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
I get frequent inquiries from Los Angeles Area small business owners wanting to file bankruptcy “on” their business. “I need to file bankruptcy because my business is failing”, they tell me. However, it is rarely necessary to file bankruptcy...
by Mark J. Markus | Oct 2, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses took out low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) were unsecured for amounts under $25,000. Those above $25,000 took a security...
by Mark J. Markus | Sep 15, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
Chapter 13 Stops Foreclosure Sales in California There are many things people do to try and save their homes from foreclosure in California. My Los Angeles area clients have tried loan modifications and other loan programs. But the clock ticks on foreclosure sales...
by Mark J. Markus | Aug 29, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
Debts That Can Be Discharged or Erased in Bankruptcy Which debts you can get out of or, more correctly, discharge in bankruptcy, is difficult for many to understand. Your really need an experienced bankruptcy attorney to determine whether you can eliminate a...
by Mark J. Markus | Aug 26, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
Many would rather plummet to their death from an asteroid before considering a bankruptcy filing. It is believed by the public that there are many downsides to filing bankruptcy. The truth, however, is that the downsides are not that big and, for some of them, they...