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Alviso Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation

4.5
106 Reviews

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • The largest law firm on the Central Coast with experienced attorneys specializing in a full array of professional legal services. Stability, Service and Commitment to our... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial Litigation, and 81 more

Timothy J. Baldwin
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Sweeney Mason LLP

4.8
7 Reviews

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness, Corporate Law, and 61 more

William Kaufman
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Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

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  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Attorneys in all aspects of Bankruptcy and Reorganization

  • Bankruptcy LawyersChapter 11 Reorganizations, Debtor/Creditor Bankruptcy, and 61 more

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Robert G. Harris
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Hanna & Van Atta

4.7
3 Reviews

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • One of the most experienced law firms in California in the area of real estate law; we are one of the premier firms in the state in the highly specialized area of matters... Read More

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William R. Garrett
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Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • My firm handles civil lawsuits primarily in the areas of collections, contract/business litigation, insurance and personal injury. I both prosecute and defend these matters. I... Read More

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  • Free Consultation

Joseph R. Kafka
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Farmer & Ready A Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 5 more

Paul F. Ready
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
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Bialson, Bergen & Schwab

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Alviso, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • For over thirty years, Bialson, Bergen & Schwab has represented public and private companies in all aspects of commercial law and litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, & creditor... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Secured Transactions, and 59 more

Thomas M. Gaa
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Would it be better to file bankruptcy before or after an eviction is filed?

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Answered by attorney Marjorie A. Guymon
Bankruptcy lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
It's a bit complicated but I'll do my best to paraphrase it below: For a residential real property + monetary default + eviction proceeding beginning prior to bankruptcy, then after 30 days after the filing of the petition, the lessor can continue the eviction proceeding. The 30 day period is to allow the debtor to cure the monetary default. If the lessor is absolutely sure that the debtor cannot cure the default, then the lessor doesn't have to wait, but it's safer to just wait the 30 day period. For residential real property + endangerment to the property, the lessor can start an eviction proceeding even AFTER the filing of the petition if the lessor certifies that it has grounds to file an eviction proceeding or within 30 days of the filing of the petition the lessor can show the debtor/tenant has endangered the property. Upon the filing/serving of the certification, the lessor has to wait 15 days before proceeding with the eviction. The debtor can file an objection within that 15 day period to refute the lessors claims.
It's a bit complicated but I'll do my best to paraphrase it below: For a residential real property + monetary default + eviction proceeding beginning prior to bankruptcy, then after 30 days after the filing of the petition, the lessor can continue the eviction proceeding. The 30 day period is to allow the debtor to cure the monetary default. If the lessor is absolutely sure that the debtor cannot cure the default, then the lessor doesn't have to wait, but it's safer to just wait the 30 day period. For residential real property + endangerment to the property, the lessor can start an eviction proceeding even AFTER the filing of the petition if the lessor certifies that it has grounds to file an eviction proceeding or within 30 days of the filing of the petition the lessor can show the debtor/tenant has endangered the property. Upon the filing/serving of the certification, the lessor has to wait 15 days before proceeding with the eviction. The debtor can file an objection within that 15 day period to refute the lessors claims.
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What are the requirements to file chapter 13 bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Jeffrey M. Cook (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at J.M. Cook, P.A.
11 USC 109 states the requirements to be a debtor. Generally, a Chapter 13 debtor must meet three tests: 1. Reside in the US, work in the us or own property in the US; 2. Have regular income, and 3. Have no more than $336,900 in unsecured debt and no more than $1,010,650 in secured debt. (these amounts are periodically adjusted for inflation).
11 USC 109 states the requirements to be a debtor. Generally, a Chapter 13 debtor must meet three tests: 1. Reside in the US, work in the us or own property in the US; 2. Have regular income, and 3. Have no more than $336,900 in unsecured debt and no more than $1,010,650 in secured debt. (these amounts are periodically adjusted for inflation).
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Can I reaffirm the first mortgage and surrender the second mortgage on my home in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Paul Norwood Jonas Ross (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Paul N. J. Ross Law, PLLC
Currently, you cannot strip a second mortgage from your home in a Chapter 7. The second mortgage could never come after you for any amounts not paid, but the second still has the security interest against your property. In theory, you would pay down your first but the second would just accrue interest and take up more and more. The second could even still foreclose at some point, which will not have been benefit to you.
Currently, you cannot strip a second mortgage from your home in a Chapter 7. The second mortgage could never come after you for any amounts not paid, but the second still has the security interest against your property. In theory, you would pay down your first but the second would just accrue interest and take up more and more. The second could even still foreclose at some point, which will not have been benefit to you.
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