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While there may be many reasons to file bankruptcy, as opposed to seek partial loan forgiveness from a creditor, an often overlooked benefit to bankruptcy is that the discharge of a debt in a bankruptcy proceeding is a non-taxable event whereas non-bankruptcy loan...

Parents subject to custody orders through the courts often wonder when they are able to return to court to modify their parenting time schedule. In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, custody and parenting time orders are never final and are subject to modification at...

As you are aware, this Winter has already had a significant snow fall in our area.  From Easton to Bethlehem to Allentown, the snow has fallen up to almost two feet.  Similarly, in New Jersey, from Phillipsburg to Belvidere to Washington, and even Blairstown, the snow...

In January of this year, Managing Partner Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq., settled a $160,000.00 case for a client who fractured her ankle while she was a guest at resort in the Poconos. Mr. Wilhelm alleged that the resort allowed their property to remain in a dangerous and...

By Andrew Schreiber | Employment Law, Workers Compensation  In Pennsylvania, in an Uber Driver an employee of Uber or independent contractor? The legal distinction between classifying a worker as an employee or independent contractor has been highly contested. Giving...

In December, Managing Partner, Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq., obtained a $175,000.00 settlement for his client in a personal injury case. The woman, in her 50s, was attending the interment of a deceased at a cemetery. After exiting the car, she was walking toward the...

If you and your significant other are parting ways and you have a child or children together, the best advice anyone can give you is to insulate your child(ren) from your disputes.  Certainly all of us want our children to grow up and be in a happy and healthy...

Periodically it is important to review your automobile insurance coverage with your agent or an attorney. It is essential that you have adequate financial coverage in the event that you cause significant bodily injury to a third party. This may include the purchasing...

In many Social Security disability cases, a denied application for benefits is not the end of the road; it is simply part of the path to getting benefits.  When an application is denied, a “reconsideration” appeal is filed.  If this appeal is also denied, then a...