Transferring funds or assets could subject you (and recipients) to fraudulent transfer claims. If you have income or assets and even if you don't, I recommend you consult with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. You might not need to file bankruptcy; however, a good bankruptcy attorney will be... Read more »

What happens depends upon which chapter bankruptcy you file--most likely 7 or 13 and when you file. Certain liens and judgments can be voided under the Bankruptcy Code, e.g., 11 USC 522 (f). Section 522(f) allows a debtor “to avoid or ‘wipe out’ a valid

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A writ of execution is a formal document issued by a court that authorizes a sheriff to levy upon the property of a judgment debtor. RSA 527:12 (1997) (amended 2000);  5 R. Wiebusch, New Hampshire Practice, Civil Practice and Procedure § 60.02, at 474 (1998).

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It sounds like you're doing business in a state, other than NH as well as NH. You can do that but I suggest you hire an attorney to review the full picture so a suitable recommendation can be made.

Doing Business As or d/b/a is akin to a Trade Name. So, you could be a NH, LLC d/b/a "Jack Sparrow Goods" or whatever name you have. If you're doing business in another state, there are several important things to consider such as registration in each state, taxes, consumer... Read more »

Ordinarily this issue would be covered in a written contract but if you don't have one, billing 30 days or so after the job does not appear unreasonable at all. I'm unsure if there are any special circumstances such as a closing date, etc. Feel free to contact me if you have any... Read more »

A suit can be brought in state district or superior court given the $20,000 amount. There could be other factors, such as whether a federal question is involved but I doubt it given your description.

Inform your attorney of this in writing and speak with your lawyer about what sounds like a serious misunderstanding.

It certainly sounds like it, particularly if that was "announced".

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20 days from service, see Massachusetts Superior Court Rules 12 and 13.

Attorney Winterstein is right. Im assuming you received a discharge of this debt. Alert the lender in writing as to the whereabouts of the vehicle and do send the keys to the lender and document everything you do.

Good morning. Based on the information you provided, I am assuming a former employee submitted bogus driving records and when that was discovered, was fired and subsequently has been defaming the company. If that is the case, it sounds like there might be a potential defamation case but suing... Read more »

First, I'd ask why. Second, if you have a written agreement, review it and any applicable termination provisions.

Your written lease should include a section concerning Assignments. Usually, consent to proposed assignments is stated that such consent shall not be unreasoanably withheld. Of course that is quite subjective. Please contact me at wamann@amburlaw.com if you want to explore further. Thank you.

How your real estate is affected depends upon which chapter you file. Please feel free to contact me at wamann@amburlaw.com if you'd like to learn more. Thank you.

Here's some basic information on student loans and Bankruptcy. My firm, Amann Burnett, PLLC, handles creditor and debtor side representation concerning student loans.

11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8) excepts from discharge a student loan if requiring repayment "would impose an undue... Read more »

Thanks for your question. In order to answer fully, I'd need to know, at a minimum, terms of the business purchase and what you want to patent. I'd also need to review the business purchase documents. If you're interested in hiring my firm for this, please just let me know. Thank you.

No, that's not legal, it's slander.

Unless that term is in a written contract or you orally agreed to it, his claim is doubtful. Ask him to cite the statute to which he refers.