W. DEREK MAY

The amount of equity you can protect in your home has likely at least tripled as of January 1, 2021. This is good news and rather timely...

In the majority of cases, you will not lose your car if you file bankruptcy. If you don't still have car payments... If you own your car...

I hear this question a surprising number of times when I have initial client consultations. The answer is no. The idea of going to jail...

I wanted to write an article on this topic because it is a common idea among potential clients when at our initial meeting. Usually, it...

Being sued by a creditor is a serious event and there are real consequences to ignoring a lawsuit. If you wait long enough after you stop...

Effective July 1, 2017, the California Board of Legal Specialization certified me as a specialist in Bankruptcy Law. To become a...

Currently, the volume of bankruptcy filings in Southern California has significantly decreased. This gives both the judges, trustees,...

What is the Meeting of Creditors or 341(a) Meeting? If you file a bankruptcy, you are required Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code to...

Yes, my office will file plenty of bankruptcies. However, practically anyone can file a bankruptcy. People file without attorneys all...

After much deliberation and a push from my long time mentor and employer, Stephen R. Wade, I have decided to open up my own law office. ...