Holiday decorations popped up in the big box stores, gosh, more than a month ago now. So now we naturally shift gear and start thinking about decorating, buying gifts, planning menus, and parties. So, what would be the last thing on your mind when you’re so busy thinking about other things this time of year? […]
College Football, Bankruptcy, and a Fresh Start The 2018 college football season is in high gear, exploding out of college football stadiums and onto our television screens with many exciting games. Go Gators! Okay, as a graduate of the University of Florida – Levin College of Law (1989) I can shout out Go Gators! (Psst…, […]
July 4th and Bankruptcy Revisited The July 4th holiday is a time for celebration. Please stay safe and enjoy the festivities responsibly. This time of year, we think a lot about the founding of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The last sentence of […]
July 4th and Bankruptcy Revisited The July 4th holiday is a time for celebration. Please stay safe and enjoy the festivities responsibly. This time of year, we think a lot about the founding of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The last sentence of […]
What not to do before filing bankruptcy; Talk to a bankruptcy attorney before you do! Recently, I met with a potential bankruptcy client who I hope to see again next year. A couple of months before coming in to see me they sold their home and netted about $60,000 in profit after paying off the […]
Bankruptcy – Frequently Asked Questions As the economy heats up, as the increase in consumer credit spikes across the board with record increases in revolving debt, automobile debt, and student loan debt, the stress levels among individual debt consumers is increasing. Many people are exploring a variety of solutions to resolving their financial problems. Among […]
The End of March Madness? March Madness has ended this year for the NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments. But for many individuals, the madness continues long beyond the end of March. Instead of worrying about bracketology during the fun of March Madness, they were caught up in being overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by debt, overwhelmed by […]
Press on Regardless! Five Signs You Might Need to Talk with a Bankruptcy Attorney Tampa bankruptcy court is a federal court in the Middle District of Florida which runs from Jacksonville in the north, through Orlando, Tampa all the way down to Fort Myers in the south. Tampa and the other Middle District bankruptcy courts […]
Will 2018 be an excellent year for you? Your best bet, stay healthy! I hope everyone is having a great start to the new year, and now is a perfect time to take a moment to see where we stand financially, both as a country and individually. As we commence our journey through 2018, records […]
Bankruptcy and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future: “A holiday message from the Law Office of M. Eric Barksdale…” It only took 27 years into my professional law career to pen these words. For the prior 27 years, I worked for others, doing much the same and arguing much the same of what […]
