Entries by Attorney Rick Morin

ADA Lawyer Tanya Moore Back in the News

Prolific ADA lawsuit filer Tanya Moore is back in the news for continuing to extort small businesses up and down California for alleged violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act. About a week ago ABC 30 highlighted the often unfair tactics that ADA plaintiff’s attorneys use to obtain settlements from unsuspecting business owners and landlords. Specifically, the […]

Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is very important. If you are filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Sacramento and own a home, you need to read this blog. A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is considered a liquidation bankruptcy. This means that the Bankruptcy Trustee assigned to your case can take your assets from you […]

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Don’t Forget Your Social Security Card

There is a lot to remember during the bankruptcy process. A very important part of each bankruptcy is the Meeting of Creditors. Are you prepared for yours? Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors At your Meeting of Creditors (sometimes called a 341 Hearing by attorneys), you will be asked some questions. The questions are about your bankruptcy papers and […]

How To Reestablish Credit After Bankruptcy

A top question I am asked by clients is how to reestablish credit after bankruptcy. This is a very important topic. Here are my recommendations. Bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for seven to ten years after filing. This is a long time, but it does not mean that you can’t rebuild your credit […]

Sacramento Business Litigation

Let’s face it — not all business transactions turn out the way the parties originally intended. Most disputes can be resolved amicably by thoughtful communication and deliberation. However, some disputes just can’t be solved amongst the parties. This is where the courts step in. The state and federal courts are where many business issues end […]