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Ed Jones

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Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanor

The law office of J. Edward Jones is dedicated to 100% Criminal Defense. Whether you are arrested on charges of Reckless Driving or Drug Possession, ... (more)

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Shawn Potter

Business, Real Estate, Employment, Lawsuit & Dispute
Status:  In Good Standing           

Kenneth Ross

Lawsuit & Dispute, Civil Rights, Business, Personal Injury
Status:  In Good Standing           

Maren Hardy Hendricks

Intellectual Property, Employee Rights, Contract, Products Liability
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  32 Years

Mark Christian Hendricks

Real Estate
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  35 Years

Gar Elliott Jensen

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  48 Years

Joshua David Jewkes

Employee Rights, Family Law, Discrimination, Personal Injury
Status:  In Good Standing           

Brian Edward Michaels

Criminal
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  56 Years

Stuart Thorpe Waldrip

Real Estate, Government, Criminal, Business
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  57 Years

John K. Madsen Olsen

General Practice
Status:  Inactive           Licensed:  67 Years

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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.

ACCORD AND SATISFACTION

An agreement to settle a contract dispute by accepting less than what's due. This procedure is often used by creditors who want to cut their losses by collectin... (more...)
An agreement to settle a contract dispute by accepting less than what's due. This procedure is often used by creditors who want to cut their losses by collecting as much money as they can from debtors who cannot pay the full amount.

GUARANTOR

A person who makes a legally binding promise to either pay another person's debt or perform another person's duty if that person defaults or fails to perform. T... (more...)
A person who makes a legally binding promise to either pay another person's debt or perform another person's duty if that person defaults or fails to perform. The guarantor gives a 'guaranty,' which is an assurance that the debt or other obligation will be fulfilled.

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.

GARNISHMENT

A court-ordered process that takes property from a person to satisfy a debt. For example, a person who owes money to a creditor may have her wages garnished if ... (more...)
A court-ordered process that takes property from a person to satisfy a debt. For example, a person who owes money to a creditor may have her wages garnished if she loses a lawsuit filed by the creditor. Up to 25% of a person's wages can be deducted.

CREDIT INSURANCE

Insurance a lender requires a borrower to purchase to cover the loan. If the borrower dies or becomes disabled before paying off the loan, the policy will pay o... (more...)
Insurance a lender requires a borrower to purchase to cover the loan. If the borrower dies or becomes disabled before paying off the loan, the policy will pay off the remaining balance. Federal and state consumer protection laws require the lender to disclose to existing and potential borrowers the terms and costs of obtaining credit insurance because it can affect the terms of the loan.

WORKOUT

A debtor's plan to take care of a debt, by paying it off or through loan forgiveness. Workouts are often created to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings.

HOUSEHOLDER

A person who supports and maintains a household, with or without other people. In bankruptcy law, a householder, housekeeper or head of household can claim a ho... (more...)
A person who supports and maintains a household, with or without other people. In bankruptcy law, a householder, housekeeper or head of household can claim a homestead exemption and possibly other exemptions relating to the maintenance of the household.

NUISANCE FEES

Money charged by some credit card companies to increase their profits when you fail to use the card the way the creditor wants. Examples include late payment fe... (more...)
Money charged by some credit card companies to increase their profits when you fail to use the card the way the creditor wants. Examples include late payment fees, inactivity fees and fees for not carrying a balance from month to month. It's best to shop around and get rid of cards that have these fees attached.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

ATLANTIC CREDIT AND FINANCE, INC. v. Jensen

246 P.3d 1213 (2011). 2011 UT App 12. ATLANTIC CREDIT AND FINANCE, INC., Plaintiff and Appellee, v. Kristen JENSEN, Defendant and Appellant. No. ... PER CURIAM: ¶ 1 Kristen Jensen appeals the trial court's entry of judgment against her in a debt collection action. ...

K&T, INC. v. Vowell

... [1] It should also be noted, that Utah Code section 15-4-2 does not prohibit Budget from litigating Vowell's ownership in the credit card debt after first pursuing its claim against DLSS. See Utah Code Ann. § 15-4-2 (2005). Indeed ...

Liston v. Liston

... At the time of separation, Wife carried $30,500 of credit card debt she claimed was related to family expenses. ¶4 The divorce action between Husband and Wife was tried on June 24 and 25, 2010. ... ANALYSIS. I. Wife's Credit Card Debt. ...