Published On: October 13, 2014
Students from affluent families are taking out college student loans at twice the rate of two decades ago The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they [...]
Published On: October 12, 2014
Warning at the end of a Legalzoom TV ad "Legalzoom is not a law firm or a substitute for the advice of an attorney and provides self-help services at your specific direction." This warning lasts [...]
Published On: October 5, 2014
Dirty little secret about payday loans - annual percentage rates of 650%. by Kevin Wack OCT 2, 2014 5:22pm ET According to an article in the American Banker, Consumer Finance, "the Pew Charitable Trusts has [...]
Published On: September 1, 2014
In 2013 approximately 156,000 older Americans found their Social Security checks garnished for delinquent student loans The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have obligations [...]
Published On: August 30, 2014
Federal mortgage modification programs designed to expire "when the economy stablizes in 2015". The government is betting the economy will rebound and stabilize in 2015. I want one of those crystal balls. Bully tactics used [...]
Published On: August 25, 2014
Angelo R. Mozilo, Countrywide Financial’s co-founder and former chief executive officer, may soon face a civil lawsuit from the Justice Department. This disclosure comes almost seven years after the subprime mortgage machine he created and [...]
Published On: August 19, 2014
Mortgage lenders requiring all borrowers to sign a reaffirmation as part of a bankruptcy before agreeing to refinance the loan Wells Fargo and other lenders who have this policy ignore bankruptcy law governing reaffirmation and [...]
Published On: August 17, 2014
The fact that debt collection affects one in three Americans is astounding. The other day, a caller said, "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have obligations to keep my social [...]
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Published On: August 8, 2014
FICO to give less weight to unpaid medical bills that are with a collection agency. The other day a caller said “I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have obligations to [...]
Published On: August 7, 2014
The Attorney General’s office has a wide range of statewide assistance programs funded through the national mortgage settlement that could help those having problems paying their mortgage. The other day a caller said "I used [...]
She helped us to pick up the pieces of our lives
"She helped us to pick up the pieces of our lives" Posted on AVVO Anonymous *Diane Drain and her staff have guided us through the rough terrain of a bankruptcy. From the beginning of this process, to an end that is quite near, Ms. Drain has provided the highest [...]
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She’s the best!
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Diane Helped Me Understand the Process
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Experience more comfortable and professional than expected
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She helped me find resources and gave advice even if she will not be benefiting
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Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up
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Great attorney
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They helped me through a very difficult time
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Made the Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful
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The Best
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Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with
“Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with” S.V. Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with as she guided me through the extremely emotional process of filing bankruptcy. She was optimistic and positive and always available if I [...]
Bankruptcy Changed Our Lives for the Better.
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Thanks to your guidance and insistence that I take responsibility for my case
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You made sure we could afford your fees
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I Leaned on Diane’s Expertise
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My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing
"My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing" P.A. Filing for Bankruptcy is a huge decision, yet Diane’s knowledge of the laws from her years of experience make it far less daunting. My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who [...]
