Otte Hanging Up His Gavel

Jen Lee is spot-on highlighting poor client communication as the source of both individual client anguish and with discontent with the legal profession as a whole. Failure to return calls is the most frequent complaint to the state bar where I practice. See also: -Stop the Chaos and Fix Client Communication with Smart Tech -Spitballing Chapter 13’s Image Makeover -Ditch the Bankruptcy Jargon—Marketing Chapter 13 as the Ultimate Solution (Note that there are a few comments on this article.) Thoughts on a Chapter 13 image makeover? Let us hear from you.

Judge Jury gives a thoughtful answer to Attorney Hayes question: “My client is adamant that I appeal but I'm afraid the judge will be mad at me. Do you have a comfort blanket I might use to quell my fears?”

District of Idaho Announces Passing of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Joseph M. Meier

Attorney Michael McCormick took the win when Judge Cavender of the Northern District of Georgia held nothing back in an October 2024 reported decision. The Judge made his feelings well known as he assessed and described the history of this Mortgage Claim/Lender and this abusive Debtor’s past and ongoing behaviors.

In bankruptcy cases, creditors are usually required to return payments made shortly before the debtor's filing. On Monday, in United States v. Miller, the justices considered whether this rule also applies to the IRS.