Denver Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Medical Bills and Medical Bankruptcy

It has been estimated by CNN that over 60% of bankruptcies are caused by medical problems and medical bills. My experience as bankruptcy attorney in Denver for many years is that along with credit card debt, divorce and job loss, medical problems are definitely the number one cause of chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. In fact, […]

Small Business Bankruptcy for S Corp, LLC, Partnerships

As a Chapter 7 lawyer in Denver Colorado, I have received many calls from small business owners when they want to know: 1. Should I close my business if it is losing money? 2. Can the business creditors come after me? 3. Is the business worth saving? 4. How do I file a small business […]

In my many years as a Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer, I have heard the above questions from good, honest people who are frightened they might lose their car or home if they file bankruptcy, and wonder if they should transfer these assets to a relative or friend to protect them before they file. THE ANSWER IS […]

Can I Get Rid of Pay Day Loans in Bankruptcy?

In my practice as a Denver bankruptcy lawyer, most cases involve a variety of debts, and in recent times where expenses are up and pay checks are tight, more and more cases also include bad checks and payday loans. In general, bad checks are cancelled in bankruptcy. THIS INCLUDES PAYDAY LOANS! There are certain issues […]

Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Denver For Seniors

Can they take my social security? My pension? My Disability? Many seniors are VERY fearful of bankruptcy. They come from a generation where bankruptcy was not as common as it is today. They have heard horror stories from the past of friends or relatives who went through bankruptcy years ago and lost everything. In general, […]

One of the most common questions we hear as Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers is whether a person can file bankruptcy without their spouse. The simple answer is “yes”, but there are certain considerations. First, our goal at Mile High Bankruptcy is to fix the financial problems of the entire family. If your debts are joint […]

Collection Agencies and Collection Lawyers in Denver Garnish Bank Accounts

One terrible surprise for clients is when they wake up and find all their money in the bank has been garnished by a Denver or Colorado collection lawyer or collection agency. People are also scared that this will happen because of threats by these parties. Sometimes these threats are real, and sometimes they are exaggerated […]

Filing Bankruptcy In Colorado If You Don’t Live Near Denver

As a follow up to my prior blog, I wanted to share my experience as a chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer over the years as to coming to Denver from other areas of the state. We have processed cases here in Denver for clients in almost every county in Colorado, and many people prefer coming to […]

Parking for Downtown Denver Bankruptcy Lawyers, Mile High Bankruptcy

Many people looking for a Denver Bankruptcy attorney are afraid to come downtown. They fear the one-way streets, the highways, AND the parking headaches. But people know that sometimes the best attorneys can be found downtown because of the close proximity to the bankruptcy Court. Over the years practicing bankruptcy law in Denver, we have […]

Can Divorce Cause Bankruptcy?

Over the next few weeks, I will be blogging about the causes of bankruptcy for individuals and couples, and how these life problems can be helped by the filing. There is much fear and guilt associated with chapter 7 or any form of bankruptcy, but it in understanding the causes, which are often beyond someone’s […]