Michael Vick almost cleared of bankruptcy debt

Posted on March 14th, 2012 No Comments

Michael Vick, the NFL quarterback that was jailed in 2007 for dog fighting charges, has almost cleared his bankruptcy debt. In 2008, Vick filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with nearly $20 million in liabilities.

After Vick’s reputation became restored, he was resigned to an NFL football team, the Philadelphia Eagles. His six-year contract with the Eagles is worth $100 million. He also regained several endorsement deals that are worth significant amounts.

When he filed for bankruptcy he owed 45 separate creditors a total of $18.97 million. Based on his new contract and endorsement deals, Vick is now $350,000 away from paying off all his bankruptcy claims.

If you are considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, please contact the Boston Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Famous musicians who have filed for bankruptcy

Posted on March 6th, 2012 No Comments

Famous musicians have not always been able to handle their finances in a way that allowed them to escape bankruptcy. Their ability to create music has not translated as well into the financial aspects of their personal lives.

Here is a list of six famous musicians who have had to file for bankruptcy at some point in their career:

  • David Crosby
  • Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Wayne Newton
  • Tom Petty
  • Mick Fleetwood
  • Marvin Gaye

All of these individuals struggled with their personal fortunes, and ultimately filed for bankruptcy for numerous reasons in order to get back on their feet.

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Boston bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Personal bankruptcy in Massachusetts declined 16 percent last year

Posted on February 29th, 2012 No Comments

Personal bankruptcy filings across the state of Massachusetts decreased by 16 percent in 2011, when compared to the 2010 filings.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy was the most popular option for personal bankruptcy in Massachusetts, and accounted for 75 percent of all bankruptcy filings in the state last year. In 2011, there were 14,716 Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in Massachusetts, as compared to 17,496 that were filed in 2010.

Business bankruptcy, which is filed under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, was also down in 2011. There were 237 cases of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010, and there were 215 in 2011. Researchers have noticed that the decline in bankruptcy filings is running parallel to the decline in unemployment throughout the state.

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Boston bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Brokerage company, Grubb & Ellis declares bankruptcy

Posted on February 22nd, 2012 No Comments

The commercial real estate brokerage company, Grubb & Ellis, Co., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The company has decided to sell it’s assets to BGC Partners, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The sale must still be approved by a judge in the bankruptcy case, but if it is approved BGC Partners, Inc. has agreed to finance the company during the process of selling the assets.

After filing for bankruptcy, the company listed their assets at $150 million and their liabilities at $167 million. The New York Stock Exchange dropped Grubb & Ellis, Co. in January after one share of it’s stock fell below the $1 mark.

If your company is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Boston Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Gary Busey files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Posted on February 14th, 2012 No Comments

The 67-year-old actor, Gary Busey, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.

He filed the paperwork in Los Angeles, and listed several creditors that he owed money to. There are at least 12 potential creditors that were mentioned in the filing, including a woman that claims the actor tackled her at the Tulsa Airport.

Busey’s liabilities fell between $500,000 and $1 million, while his assets totaled $50,000. The actor, turned reality star, hopes that the bankruptcy protection will allow him to reevaluate his financial situation and start over.

If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, please contact the Boston Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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American Airlines proposes layoffs in light of bankruptcy filing

Posted on February 7th, 2012 No Comments

AMR Corporation, the owner of American Airlines, has announced a strategy that will cut operating expenses for the company by nearly $2 billion annually.

This strategy comes after the filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy by American Airlines. The new restructuring of the company will involve roughly 13,000 employees being laid off. Employee pension plans may be eliminated from the company as well.

When the airline company filed for bankruptcy, they claimed that they had accumulated $10 billion in debt in the past few years. The  people who could be affected by the terminations range from pilots to maintenance workers for the airline. The official announcement of the layoffs will be made in the coming days.

If you need help regarding Chapter 11 bankruptcy, please contact the Boston Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Foreclosures in Massachusetts decline in 2011

Posted on January 31st, 2012 No Comments

Foreclosures across the state of Massachusetts dropped by more than 30 percent in 2011. Last year, there were 8,528 concluded foreclosures in the state, compared to 12,238 that took place in 2010.

Petitions for foreclosures also fell in 2011, by 47 percent. There were approximately 12,634 petitions filed in 2011, a significant decrease from the previous year.

Experts believe that this drastic decline can be attributed to the slow processes of foreclosure lenders and that the real test of the decrease will come during this current year.

If your house faces possible foreclosure, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Boston foreclosure defense lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Bankruptcy and race

Posted on January 25th, 2012 No Comments

The New York Times has reported on a new study regarding racial bias and bankruptcy filings in the United States. The study implies that African Americans are more likely to file for a form of bankruptcy that doesn’t benefit them as much.

This discrepancy was still present when other factors were accounted for, including: education, income, and home ownership. African Americans are filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy more often than they are filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the more expensive option and can take as long as five years to pay off. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the more beneficial option to most individuals, and debt can be paid off in months instead of years.

If you are considering bankruptcy, you need experienced representation on your side in order to know all of your options. Please contact the Boston bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed by Hostess

Posted on January 18th, 2012 No Comments

Hostess Brands, Inc., the makers of Twinkies, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This news comes after a recent bankruptcy filing for the company was made back in 2009.

The Irving, Texas company is planning on the continuation of operations during the restructuring. Several lenders have already made a commitment to that process by loaning Hostess $75 million after the bankruptcy filing took place.

The company has listed their assets at $981.6 million as of December 10, 2011. The liabilities for the company far succeed the assets and stand at $1.4 billion. Their popular snack, Twinkies, declined in sales by two percent in the 2011 fiscal year, which contributed to the onset of the filing.

If your company is considering filing for bankruptcy, please contact the Boston Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates by calling 800-975-5346 today.

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Boston University remembers one of their alums, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 11th, 2012 No Comments

The Boston Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates would like to announce that on Monday, January 6, Boston University will be hosting a large celebration for the MLK holiday.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a student at Boston University beginning in 1951. He earned a PhD in systematic theology from the university, and now in present day the university hosts one of the largest events in all of Boston to him and all of his accomplishments.

The event, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: One Love, will begin at 1 p.m. at the George Sherman Union. There will be a speech delivered by Joseph Sebarenzi, the former president of the Parliament of Rwanda. There will also be musical performances throughout the event.

To find out more details about the celebration, please visit boston.about.com today.

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