Bankruptcy
Jan, 31, 2017
Ethics Opinion on Pro Bono Bankruptcy
Check out the latest issue of the Maryland Bar Journal! MVLS Advisory Board member & volunteer attorney Larry Coppel of Gordon Feinblatt sought an ethics opinion on bankruptcy from the Maryland State Bar Association’s Ethics Committee to help MVLS argue the case for pro bono. In most cases, if a volunteer attorney represents a bank or...
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Jan, 12, 2017
MVLS Volunteer Helps Maryland Woman Clear Debts
Darlene* has roots in Maryland, but lived and worked in other states. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. In 2014, she moved back to the Eastern Shore to be with family. Darlene’s debts totaled more than $40,000, and included student loans. Darlene’s income from food stamps and Temporary Disability Assistance simply could not stretch enough...
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Dec, 14, 2016
Bypassing Bankruptcy: When Chapter 7 Isn’t the Answer
MVLS Managing Attorney for Consumer and Housing Law, Amy Hennen recently shared some insight with the Maryland State Bar Association Bar Bulletin on why bypassing bankruptcy can be a good option for many clients who qualify. Read more...
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