During my undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. I toyed with a few different majors: political science, engineering and journalism just to name a few. I could not make up my mind. My guidance counselor suggested that I take some tests to…
If you are filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you might qualify to get rid of (strip off or lien strip) your second mortgage. Lien Stripping is a Chapter 13 bankruptcy tool that allows people who are upside down (meaning your first mortgage exceeds the value of your house) on their house to get rid of…
Pearson, Butler & Carson, PLLC, are pleased to announce well-respected attorney Russell Evans as chair of its bankruptcy department. Mr. Evans brings over 20 years of legal experience and has helped thousands of clients enjoy the freedom from financial distress, largely through the bankruptcy process. About Russell Evans “I was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. I completed my undergraduate degree…
Court Issues an Opinion in Favor of Chapter 13 Debtor In Harris v. Viegelahn, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion this week in favor of a debtor in a Chapter 13. The court held that a chapter 13 trustee must return any post-petition wages to the debtor received under plan not already disbursed…
More than 40 million Americans have student loans averaging $28,000 of debt which collectively total over $1.3 trillion. Because of the heavy student loan burden, the White House is considering allowing Americans to obtain student loan forgiveness through bankruptcy, something the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and federal lawmakers having been considering for a…
Over 35% of Americans with credit records have debts and unpaid bills reported to collections agencies, according to the Urban Institute, a think tank based in Washington. Consumers are falling behind on credit cards, hospital bills, mortgages, auto loans, gym memberships, cell phones, and student loans. Collection agencies now employ over 140,000 workers to recover…
Attorney Russell Evans is a well-respected Utah lawyer who focuses on bankruptcy. He joins the bankruptcy team at Pearson, Butler & Carson, PLLC (“PEARSON BUTLER”). Russell brings over 13 years of experience where he has helped countless clients enjoy the freedom from financial distress. Russell Evans is from Overland Park, Kansas. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1992 with a major in Spanish Translation and Interpretation. …
September bankruptcy filings statistics show a decrease in bankruptcy filings, when comparing September 2013 filings with September 2012. The United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Utah, provides monthly Utah bankruptcy filing updates. See http://www.utb.uscourts.gov/. The bankruptcy court breaks down bankruptcies filings as Utah Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Utah Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Utah Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Utah Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings….
When you hire our law office, you are hiring an experienced Bountiful bankruptcy attorney group that can help you move forward with your life. During the initial consultation, you won’t meet with a paralegal that is unlicensed to answer your legal questions. Our lawyer team collectively has several years of experience and has helped thousands…
Utah bankruptcy lawyer Lewis P. Adams joins his successful law practice with the Salt Lake City law firm of Pearson, Butler & Carson, PLLC (“PEARSON BUTLER”). Over the past 18 years, Lewis has helped thousands of individuals and families get freed from financial distress. “I take pride helping clients in unfortunate financial circumstances get back on…
