• SCOTT MICHAEL FORRESTER, DISBARRED BY THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA.  EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2021. UPDATE – A SECOND DISBARMENT (AUGUST 12, 2021) AND SUSPENSION (AUGUST 10, 2021) ENTERED BY THE [...]

  • Published On: June 1, 2019

    Ever wonder how our court system works?  It is rather confusing when you talk to me about bankruptcy and how that interacts with your creditor’s lawsuit and potential garnishment of your wages and bank accounts. [...]

  •   The insurance company’s first offer is based on the hope you will take the quick money and run. Lawyers who don’t care about their clients’ best interests can make a lot more money settling [...]

  • UPDATE (5/12/23): the American Bar Association, ABA, posted a podcast on UpRight Law. At the time of the numerous lawsuits, UpRight Law seems to be operating as a referral firm, not a traditional law firm.  [...]

  • Published On: February 5, 2017

    The information in this web site is not intended to constitute legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship. This firm does not practice business bankruptcy so is happy to refer you to some other [...]

  • Published On: January 28, 2017

    Small Business Bankruptcy Questionnaire Small business owners seeking bankruptcy relief can fill out our bankruptcy questionnaire to receive a FREE consultation.

  • Published On: October 5, 2016

    FRANK BECERRA CAMPOS GETS PRISON IN ARIZONA HOUSING SCHEME By Rebecca McKinsey The Republic | azcentral.com Wed Aug 7, 2013 Frank Becerra Campos, 66, of San Diego was sentenced this week to [...]

  • Why Do Some Law Firms Act Like Salesmen in a Used Car Lot? Do clients really wanted to be treated like cattle or is it that they are not good attorneys? Check out this web [...]

  • Published On: April 26, 2015

    Hiring an attorney, or any professional, can be overwhelming, but it does not have to be. This video has some helpful tips for interviewing a great attorney. Remember to do your research before hiring [...]

  • WELCOME BACK. THIS NEXT STAGE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH ENTERING DATA (ON-LINE), MEETING WITH ME (TWICE – VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM OR IN-PERSON) AND PREPARING FOR FILING YOUR BANKRUPTCY. Each client receives individualized [...]

  • Published On: March 21, 2015

    BANKRUPTCY PLANNING: 5 TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY The following is an excellent article by another attorney.  I like to give credit where credit is due – so I offer to you Mr. Blades [...]

  • Richard Sylvester Berry (disbarred lawyer and felon), Why Pay a Lawyer, admits to defrauding clients (again). Richard S. Berry, Why Pay a Lawyer, admits to committing bankruptcy fraud. This is not the first time Mr. [...]

  • DEED IN LIEU: MERGER DOCTRINE DOES NOT APPLY WHERE GRANTEE IS SENIOR LIENHOLDER By Benzion J Westreich & Scott C Cutrow, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (reprinted with permission of authors) (This article was first [...]

  • As an Arizona attorney with more than 25 years experience in bankruptcy and foreclosure I see people making desperate economic decisions they later regret. I deal with this behavior by mumbling under my breath (and [...]

  • Published On: November 17, 2014

    INHERITANCE AND BANKRUPTCY How a Disclaimed Inheritance Can Be Recovered Under Section 544(b) In re Spenser, 22-3016 (Bankr.S.D. ILL. 3/17/2023) Conclusion: Section 544(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code permits the Trustee to recover [...]