Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

How Do You Benefit from the Automatic Stay?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 26th, 2018

Debt Collection, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy offers a variety of benefits. One of the most important is the automatic stay. Bankruptcy’s automatic stay stops bill collectors from pursuing you. It stops all collection efforts, including those related to your home mortgage. The automatic stay continues throughout the entirety of your bankruptcy, so once you file, you will no longer be […]

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What Happens If I Ignore Collection Efforts?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 21st, 2017

Debt Collection

Despite being one of the worst methods to take in dealing with debt, plenty of people ignore collection efforts against them. Of course, wanting to hide from a debt is understandable. If you cannot afford to pay it, you are concerned your problem is getting worse and you don’t know what to do, or you […]

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Need Help Dealing with Aggressive Debt Collectors? Read This!

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 11th, 2016

Debt Collection, Debt Relief

There are plenty of things debt collectors can do to collect money owed to them, but there are also limitations. Aggressive debt collection is controlled by the law and if a debt collector oversteps his or her boundaries, there are actions you can take. Even if a debt is legitimate and you are behind on […]

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Tags: debt, debt attorney, debt collectors, debt harassment, Debt relief, Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyers

What is the Debt Settlement Option?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 11th, 2016

Debt Collection, Debt Relief, Debtor Rights

Financial problems come in all shapes and sizes, as do the options for resolving those financial problems. For some people the right option is to create a stricter budget and stick to it. For others, bankruptcy is the only feasible way out from under a mountain of debt. And for others still, settling debt might […]

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Tags: debt, debt collectors, debt harassment, debt settlement

Is Debtor’s Prison Still a Threat in Modern Day America?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 19th, 2016

Debt Collection

There was a time when falling behind on debts and not paying creditors could land a person in jail. Nowadays, debts can still be stressful, but nobody goes to jail because they fail to pay a credit card bill. Or do they…? America has abolished debtors’ prison and creditors now have a limited number of […]

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Tags: consumer debt, credit card debt, debt, debt collectors, debtor rights, overwhelming debt, Strike Debt

What Should I Know about Repossession?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Feb 15th, 2016

Debt Collection

Falling behind on payments on a vehicle can be a frightening experience especially if the lender notifies you of intent to repossess. Most of us realize when we purchase a new vehicle that repossession is a possibility, but we skim the portion of the sales contract assuming it will never happen to us. But what […]

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Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, debt collectors, Repossession

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

What Do I Need to Know about Property Seizure?

Personal Bankruptcy

What Do I Need to Know about Property Seizure?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / November 5, 2018

One of the scariest things that can happen when you’re dealing with out-of-control debt is property seizure. Creditors might legally...

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I’m Self Employed – Can I File for Bankruptcy?

Personal Bankruptcy

I’m Self Employed – Can I File for Bankruptcy?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / October 30, 2018

When it comes to being self-employed, sometimes it seems the odds are stacked against you. Taxes, insurance, other expenses… the...

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Can I Move Out of State after Filing for Bankruptcy?

Personal Bankruptcy

Can I Move Out of State after Filing for Bankruptcy?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / October 23, 2018

Most people know there are limitations on traveling and moving if someone is accused of committing a crime, but what...

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What Should I Know about College Loan Debt?

What Should I Know about College Loan Debt?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / October 11, 2018

If you’re thinking about borrowing money to pay for college or your child is thinking about college and you know...

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Should You Continue Paying Your Debts after You Decide to File for Bankruptcy?

Personal Bankruptcy

Should You Continue Paying Your Debts after You Decide to File for Bankruptcy?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / October 5, 2018

One of the most common questions bankruptcy lawyers get from clients is whether or not they should keep making payments...

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Debt in Collections? Five Things You Shouldn’t Do

Personal Bankruptcy

Debt in Collections? Five Things You Shouldn’t Do

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / October 3, 2018

Having a debt be turned over to collections is not the end of the world. Even those who are careful...

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How Can I Avoid a Second Bankruptcy?

Personal Bankruptcy

How Can I Avoid a Second Bankruptcy?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / September 25, 2018

Bankruptcy is viewed as a solution to serious money challenges. It offers a brand new start and helps you get...

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Will Bankruptcy Help Protect My Vehicle from Repossession?

Personal Bankruptcy

Will Bankruptcy Help Protect My Vehicle from Repossession?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / September 24, 2018

The idea of bankruptcy might be intimidating, but filing can actually help you in a variety of ways. One of...

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What is the “Wild Card Bankruptcy Exemption”?

Personal Bankruptcy

What is the “Wild Card Bankruptcy Exemption”?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / September 18, 2018

There are a lot of terms that arise when you’re considering bankruptcy. It’s important to understand what each thing means...

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Will Filing for Bankruptcy Help You Remove a Court Ordered Judgment?

Personal Bankruptcy

Will Filing for Bankruptcy Help You Remove a Court Ordered Judgment?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / September 12, 2018

A court ordered judgment against you related to debt can wreak havoc on your life, but it might be possible...

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At the Tampa Bay law firm, the Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A., we help people with consumer bankruptcy matters in the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg, Florida communities such as Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Thonotosassa, Riverview, Lutz, Plant City, Brandon, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg Beach, Lakeland, Mulberry, Dade City, Pinellas Park, Largo, Seminole, Odessa, Oldsmar and Lithia, and counties such as Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Polk County and Manatee County.