Scott F. Waterman
     Bankruptcy Attorney


Bankruptcy

Dischargeability of Debt
Discharging a debt in bankruptcy means that the debt is eliminated or wiped out. However, not all types of debts can be discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding. More...
Setoffs in Bankruptcy
Setoff is an equitable right of a creditor to deduct a debt it owes to the debtor from a claim it has against the debtor arising out of a separate transaction. The Bankruptcy Code is not an independent source of law that authorizes a setoff; it recognizes and preserves rights that exist under non-bankruptcy law. More...
Introduction to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The Bankruptcy Code is a collection of federal laws that apply in bankruptcy cases or proceedings. The Code is made up of various "Chapters" that each apply to a different type of debtor or bankruptcy. One purpose of Chapter 11 is to "rehabilitate" or "reorganize" a business so that it can continue without folding or closing. More...
Bankruptcy Case Administration
All bankruptcy proceedings are referred to a bankruptcy judge and all related papers, including the original petition, are filed with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court. The United States Bankruptcy Court has its own local rules governing procedures within that court. More...
The Bankruptcy Appellate Panels and Review of Bankruptcy Decisions
Bankruptcy Appellate Panels or "BAPs" More...

Areas Of Practice

  • Bankruptcy
  • Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Mortgage Foreclosure Defense
  • Mortgage Modification
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