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Does Bankruptcy Protect a Workers’ Comp Settlement?

Bankruptcy may be necessary to alleviate your financial burdens and obtain a fresh start. If you have received a Workers’ Compensation settlement or are in the process of negotiating one, […]

Are Unemployment Benefits Exempt in Pennsylvania Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy can help people with severe debt and financial problems get a fresh start, but they may lose some assets in the process. If you receive unemployment benefits, […]

How Do Pennsylvania Courts Value Property in Bankruptcy Cases?

Bankruptcy can be an unpleasant experience, but it may be the best way to get out from under debts you can no longer afford and get a fresh financial start. […]

What Happens to Jointly Owned Real Estate in Pennsylvania Bankruptcy?

Jointly owned real estate can be treated differently from other assets during bankruptcy, depending on the type of joint ownership. If you co-own property with a spouse or someone else […]

Do Tax Refunds Count as Assets in Bankruptcy?

Depending on the bankruptcy chapter you file under, your assets may be liquidated to repay creditors. Lots of things count as assets that might surprise debtors, such as tax refunds, […]

Costs and Fees for Emergency Bankruptcy Filing in Pennsylvania

Bankruptcy may be the best solution to your financial problems. If you are in dire straits and need to file for bankruptcy now to take advantage of the automatic stay […]

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12 Convenient Locations Across Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Philadelphia, PA

7909 Bustletown Ave, 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19152 (215) 607-7478 Get Directions

Quakertown, PA

328 Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 515-6876 Get Directions

Allentown, PA

137 N 5th St. Suite A Allentown, PA 18102 (215) 240-4082 Get Directions

Jenkintown, PA

135 Old York Road Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 544-3347 Get Directions

Easton, PA

101 Larry Holmes Dr. #212 Easton, PA 18042 (215) 515-7077 Get Directions

Bala Cynwyd, PA

2 Bala Plaza, Suite 300 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 557-3209 Get Directions

Bensalem, PA

3554 Hulmeville Rd, #102 Bensalem, PA 19020 (215) 515-6389 Get Directions

Plymouth Meeting, PA

600 W. Germantown Pike #400 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (215) 515-6876 Get Directions

Harrisburg, PA

2225 Sycamore St Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 864-8887 Get Directions

Cinnaminson, NJ

909 Route 130 South #202 Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (609) 796-4344 Get Directions

Hamilton Twp., NJ

100 Horizon Center Blvd., 1st and 2nd Floors Hamilton Township, NJ 08691 (609) 236-8649 Get Directions

Marlton, NJ

10000 Lincoln Drive E One Greentree Centre, Suite 201 Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 213-2805 Get Directions

Piscataway, NJ

200 Centennial Ave. Suite 200 Piscataway, NJ 08854 (908) 367-7256 Get Directions

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