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    • REFUND REQUEST TEMPLATE

      REFUND REQUEST TEMPLATE

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      Dear [NAME OF CLIENT], In response to your request for a refund of the fees that you have paid to our office, a full review of your case has been conducted. It appears that you have paid a total of [AMOUNT IN DOLLARS PAID] to our office for legal services. A review of your file…

    • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY CELEBRATES 27 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE BANKRUPTCY COURT

      TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY CELEBRATES 27 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE BANKRUPTCY COURT

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      Jay Weller, founder and President of Weller Legal Group has this year completed more than 27 years representing persons and small business in the Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Weller has devoted the majority of his professional legal career to the representation of Debtors, and Debtors only, in the Tampa Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Weller primarily represents clients…

    • Five Things To Do To Reduce Financial Stress

      Five Things To Do To Reduce Financial Stress

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      Financial stress can come from any number of different causes. Whatever the reason may be for your financial anxiety, there are a few helpful tips that you can always keep in mind to get things back on track. Don’t let your finances become a hindrance to your physical and mental health, follow these simple tips…

    • How To Avoid Defaulting On Your Car Loan

      How To Avoid Defaulting On Your Car Loan

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      Unfortunately, this has been a challenging year in many aspects. Unemployment is no exception. Many people have seen their hours at work reduced while others have had their jobs disappear altogether. When this happens, it results in making tough decisions regarding when and how to spend your money. This may leave you feeling desperate to…

    • Acceleration Of Business Bankruptcy Filings

      Acceleration Of Business Bankruptcy Filings

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      Running a profitable business is always hard work, and unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder. The number of businesses that have filed for bankruptcy has skyrocketed since lockdowns began, and the rate has shown few signs of slowing. Business bankruptcy filing rates this year have been the highest since 2013 and surging…

    • BANKRUPTCY AND EVICTIONS

      BANKRUPTCY AND EVICTIONS

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      Prior to the enactment of the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, the filing of a bankruptcy generally operating as a stay of eviction proceedings. In bankruptcy, this is referred to as the automatic stay. Today, the bankruptcy filing: Does not stay or stop an eviction order or a judgment for possession; If there…

    • DETERMINING APPLICABLE EXEMPTIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

      DETERMINING APPLICABLE EXEMPTIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

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      STEPS 1. Bankruptcy Code Section 522 states that in determining what Exemptions the Debtor shall apply, whether Federal or State Exemptions, one must refer to Bankruptcy Code Section 522(b)(3)(A). The applicable Bankruptcy Section states that the Domicile of the Debtor for the 730 days preceding the filing of the Bankruptcy Petition determines the applicable Exemption.…

    • TAMPA BUSINESSES AND CORONAVIRUS – CLOSED, CLOSING AND NOT COMING BACK?

      TAMPA BUSINESSES AND CORONAVIRUS – CLOSED, CLOSING AND NOT COMING BACK?

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      Due to the reaction, both public and private, to what is described as the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses in the Tampa and greater Hillsborough County region, are closed. Many of the small businesses, particularly the small, family owned restaurants, are perhaps, permanently closed. Most small businesses generally operate on very thin margins. The taxes, regulations,…

    • FLORIDA FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS

      FLORIDA FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS

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      Florida has a statutory provision, formally referred to as the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. (726.101) Florida Statute 726.105 governs when transfers are considered fraudulent as to present and future creditors. These ELEMENTS must be present for a transfer to be considered fraudulent: TRANSFER made or OBLIGATION incurred by a DEBTOR CREDITORS claim can arise BEFORE…

    • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS TAMPA AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CORONAVIRUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS

      TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS TAMPA AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CORONAVIRUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS

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      I am an attorney who primarily practices bankruptcy. The legality of Executive Orders issued by various governmental entities or officials is not a subject to which I devote much effort. Ask a question about bankruptcy and I am likely to know the answer. There are attorneys and persons who are not attorneys who are better…

    • Summer Activities And Coronavirus

      Summer Activities And Coronavirus

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      If you live in Tampa, FL, or plan on traveling there this summer, you’re probably concerned about participating in all the fun things the state has to offer. While summer is typically a prime time for vacations and amusement, coronavirus has turned all that upside down. You’re probably wondering just like everyone else in the…

    • BANKRUPTCY PROOF OF CLAIMS FOR DUMMIES

      BANKRUPTCY PROOF OF CLAIMS FOR DUMMIES

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      Bankruptcy Rule 3002 governs primarily the deadlines surrounding when a Creditor must file a proof of claim under various Chapters of Bankruptcy. A Creditor that does not file a proof of claim, files such claim late, or has its claim disallowed, may find that it will be excluded from any distribution or dividend available through…