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  Levin College of Law, J.D. - 1985
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Melanie Archer Newby

Bankruptcy & Debt, Credit & Debt, Bankruptcy, Collection

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 34 Years

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2620 S. Tamiami Trail., Sarasota, FL 34239

Rodney L Dillon

Wills, Trusts, Credit & Debt, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years

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4588 Cooper Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Tonya Willis Pitts

Litigation, Trusts, Credit & Debt, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 24 Years

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1800 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Edward Dusty Aker

Corporate, Credit & Debt, Products Liability, Employee Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 21 Years

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3400 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239

Zachary M Aster

Family Law, Elder Law, Corporate, Credit & Debt

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 16 Years

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350 Herons Run Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232

Michael Anthony Chiantella

Real Estate, Civil Rights, Contract, Credit & Debt

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 21 Years

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209 Nassau St S, Venice, FL 34285

David Warren Herman

Commercial Real Estate, Litigation, Credit & Debt, Consumer Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 39 Years

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8499 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238

Mark A Beatrice

Civil Rights, Credit & Debt, Commercial Real Estate, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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141 Braemar Ave, Englewood, FL 34293

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LEGAL TERMS

MEETING OF CREDITORS

A meeting held with the bankruptcy trustee about a month after you file for bankruptcy. You must attend. The trustee reviews your bankruptcy papers and asks a f... (more...)

A meeting held with the bankruptcy trustee about a month after you file for bankruptcy. You must attend. The trustee reviews your bankruptcy papers and asks a few questions. In a Chapter 7, the meeting of creditors lasts a few minutes and rarely do any creditors show up. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, one or two creditors may attend, especially if they disagree with some provision of your repayment plan.

CURRENT MONTHLY INCOME

As defined by the new bankruptcy law, a bankruptcy filer's total gross income (whether taxable or not), averaged over the six-month period immediately preceding... (more...)

As defined by the new bankruptcy law, a bankruptcy filer's total gross income (whether taxable or not), averaged over the six-month period immediately preceding the bankruptcy filing. The debtor's current monthly income is used to determine whether the debtor can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, among other things.

CREDIT COUNSELING

Counseling that explores the possibility of repaying debts outside of bankruptcy and educates the debtor about credit, budgeting, and financial management. Unde... (more...)

Counseling that explores the possibility of repaying debts outside of bankruptcy and educates the debtor about credit, budgeting, and financial management. Under the new bankruptcy law, a debtor must undergo credit counseling with an approved provider before filing for bankruptcy.

LIEN

The right of a secured creditor to grab a specific item of property if you don't pay a debt. Liens you agree to are called security interests, and include mortg... (more...)

The right of a secured creditor to grab a specific item of property if you don't pay a debt. Liens you agree to are called security interests, and include mortgages, home equity loans, car loans and personal loans for which you pledge property to guarantee repayment. Liens created without your consent are called nonconsensual liens, and include judgment liens (liens filed by a creditor who has sued you and obtained a judgment), tax liens and mechanics liens (liens filed by a contractor who worked on your house but wasn't paid).

GRACE PERIOD

A period of time during which you are not required to make payments on a debt. For example, most credit cards give you a grace period of 20-30 days before you h... (more...)

A period of time during which you are not required to make payments on a debt. For example, most credit cards give you a grace period of 20-30 days before you have to pay interest on the amount of your purchases. Cash advances, however, usually have no grace period; interest begins to accumulate from the date of the withdrawal, even if you pay your bills on time. Also, some student loans give you a grace period after graduating or dropping out of school. During this time, you are not required to make payments on your loan.

DISCHARGE (OF DEBTS)

A bankruptcy court's erasure of the debts of a person or business that has filed for bankruptcy.

LIABILITY

(1) The state of being liable--that is, legally responsible for an act or omission. Example:Peri hires Paul to fix a broken pipe in her bathroom, but the new pi... (more...)

(1) The state of being liable--that is, legally responsible for an act or omission. Example:Peri hires Paul to fix a broken pipe in her bathroom, but the new pipe bursts the day after Paul installs it, ruining the bathroom floor. This raises the issue of liability: Who is responsible for the damage? Peri claims that Paul is responsible, and sues him for the cost of hiring another plumber to fix the pipe and replacing the floor. Paul, in turn, claims that the pipe manufacturer is responsible, because they supplied him with faulty materials. Both Peri and Paul must prove their claims in court; if Paul and/or the manufacturer is found liable, one or both will have to pay damages to Peri. (2) Something for which a person is liable. For example, a debt is often called a liability.

CHAPTER 13 PLAN

A document filed in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in which the debtor shows how all of his or her disposable income will be used over a three- to five-year period to ... (more...)

A document filed in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in which the debtor shows how all of his or her disposable income will be used over a three- to five-year period to pay all mandatory debts -- for example, back child support, taxes, and mortgage arrearages -- as well as some or all unsecured, nonpriority debts, such as medical and credit card bills.

IRS EXPENSES

A table of national and regional expense estimates published by the IRS. Debtors whose current monthly income is more than their state's median family income mu... (more...)

A table of national and regional expense estimates published by the IRS. Debtors whose current monthly income is more than their state's median family income must use the IRS expenses to calculate their average net income in a Chapter 7 case, or their disposable income in a Chapter 13 case.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Rogers v. Rogers

... In addition to these few assets, the parties accumulated various debts during the marriage. Besides the loan on the Mountaineer, the parties had credit card debt totaling approximately $5000. The parties also owed $23,707.21 on the Wife's student loan. ...

Cunningham v. MBNA AMERICA BANK, NA

... 5th DCA 2004). Such a reading of the counterclaim demonstrates that Mr. Cunningham's claims for violations of the FDCPA and the FCCPA, and for abuse of process, attack MBNA's alleged misuse of the arbitration process to secure payment of a credit card debt. ...

Morgan v. Wilkins

... any person who offers or extends credit creating a debt or to whom a debt is owed, but does not include any person to the extent they receive an assignment or transfer of a debt in default solely for the purpose of facilitating collection of such debt for another. (Emphasis added). ...

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Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

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Melanie Archer Newby

Rodney L Dillon

Tonya Willis Pitts

Edward Dusty Aker

Zachary M Aster

Michael Anthony Chiantella

David Warren Herman

Mark A Beatrice

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LEGAL TERMS

MEETING OF CREDITORS

CURRENT MONTHLY INCOME

CREDIT COUNSELING

LIEN

GRACE PERIOD

DISCHARGE (OF DEBTS)

LIABILITY

CHAPTER 13 PLAN

IRS EXPENSES

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Rogers v. Rogers

Cunningham v. MBNA AMERICA BANK, NA

Morgan v. Wilkins

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