A stock broker has ethical and professional responsibilities to his or her clients. Although the vast majority of complaints regarding stock brokers’ behavior are triggered when an investor’s portfolio diminishes in value, a broker is typically not liable solely on that basis. However, if you are a broker, a Securities…
Stockbrokers and brokerage firms have ethical and legal duties in managing their clients’ portfolios. Of course, market fluctuations are a reality and no investment comes with a guarantee, but a Tampa Stock Fraud Lawyer can explain that there are circumstances when a stock broker may be liable for financial losses.…
By Alfred Villoch, III, with Savage, Combs & Villoch, PLLC In October 2008, the State of Florida charged Casey Marie Anthony with first-degree murder in the death of her two-year-old child, Caylee Marie Anthony. The matter was highly publicized and dominated the national news for years. From May to June…
By Alfred Villoch, III, with Savage, Combs & Villoch, PLLC Only an individual (not businesses) with regular income can seek relief under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to propose a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under Chapter 13, individuals file a proposed repayment…
Chapter 7 is a total liquidation bankruptcy. This means that you can eliminate your debt and get a fresh start with some exceptions. If you are seeking a bankruptcy, it may be in your best interests to work with Bankruptcy Lawyers in Tampa to ensure that you don’t make any…
Due to the fact that there are several complex aspects of Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, your Tampa bankruptcy attorney may explain several of these aspects before your hearing. Here are some of the topics that you may discuss with your bankruptcy attorney. Appointment and Role of Trustee A trustee is…
By Alfred Villoch, III, Esquire, with Savage, Combs, & Villoch, PLLC No. An employer is strictly prohibited from terminating your employment or discriminating against you in any way solely because you filed bankruptcy. Section 525 of the Bankruptcy Code is entitled “Protection against discriminatory treatment.” Subsection (b) specifically states that…
As a Tampa FL bankruptcy attorney can tell you, creditors are given 90 days from the date of the meeting of creditors in a Chapter 12 bankruptcy to file their claims. There are four kinds of claims that are exceptions to this rule: Claims that are the result of rejection…
As Tampa bankruptcy lawyers can tell you, creditors have 90 days from the date of the meeting of creditors to file their claims. There are four kinds of claims that are exceptions to the 90-day rule. The court clerk will provide notice of these. Following is a list of the…
By Alfred Villoch, III, with Savage, Combs & Villoch, PLLC For the honest but unfortunate debtor, bankruptcy will discharge your unsecured debts and give you the fresh start that you need to rebuild your life and strengthen your financial well being. But then there are certain debts that are simply…