MARTUCCI LAW
October 6, 2023
So You Want to Sue Someone?
March 8, 2024
The Wolves are Coming!
After the COVID-19 pandemic landed in the United States in January 2020, and cases of infections and deaths became more widespread, State Governors began invoking emergency powers to contain the spread. In Illinois, Gov. Pritzker issued a series of Executive Orders. These closed schools, stadiums, churches and non-essential businesses, limited the size of public gatherings and promoted the use of face masks.
Many workers moved from office settings to work from home. Many others were furloughed or lost their jobs entirely. Athletes and entertainers, along with bartenders and servers became idle. Now, most people have returned to work, although some COVID-19 changes, such as WFH (work from home) and ZOOM COURT remain popular. The eviction and foreclosure moratoriums have ended, rent-relief programs are drying up and wage and bank account garnishments have returned.
Bill collectors on the phone. Process Servers at the door.
Many people who have defaulted in their rent, mortgage payments, car payments, credit cards and utilities are now in trouble. They have to face aggressive collectors and lawsuits seeking money judgments and seizures of property, including homes and vehicles. This ultimately leads not only to loss of money and possessions, but unhealthy anxiety and stress. The wolves are back at the door with a vengeance! But do not be afraid.
Your lawyer can muzzle the wolves.
MARTUCCI LAW is an established and experienced law firm that can and does help people through financial crises and helps keep the wolves at bay. We can negotiate settlements of debts, defend civil lawsuits or stop collections upon filing a bankruptcy petition. Those who qualify for a Chapter 7 Discharge may be debt-free and able to enjoy a fresh start within a few months. Others, who own property or have higher incomes, may enjoy freedom from collection activity while they make payments under a Chapter 13 Plan. In many cases, a substantial amount of debt is discharged at the conclusion of a Chapter 13 case.
If you or a loved one is facing wolves disguised as debt collectors, you need to arm yourself with a good attorney. Greg Martucci is good bankruptcy attorney with over 30 years of experience helping debtors in times of crises.
Call Martucci Law at 630-980-8333 to learn more about remedies for debtors under the Bankruptcy Code and to schedule your FREE initial office consultation.