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Seeing a portion of your paycheck taken through wage garnishment can feel overwhelming and discouraging. That stress often builds quickly, especially when garnishment stems from debt that’s been growing. Fortunately, there are lawful options available that can bring relief and restore a sense of control.

Digital assets like online accounts, social media profiles, and cryptocurrency are increasingly valuable. Protecting them in your estate plan assures your loved ones can access them and carry out your wishes. Without planning, these assets can become lost or inaccessible. Taking action now secures your digital property for the future.

When legal disputes cross state or national borders, the situation can become stressful, confusing, and emotionally draining for clients. Whether it's a business facing multiple lawsuits in different states or a family involved in estate matters across jurisdictions, the stakes are high.

When you face financial hardship, bankruptcy can provide a much-needed solution. However, if you’ve co-signed loans or have joint accounts with others, it’s important to understand how bankruptcy will impact them. Many people don’t realize that filing for bankruptcy can affect not just the individual filing but also anyone who shares financial responsibility with them.

In a globalized economy where ideas, technology, and creative works cross borders almost instantly, protecting intellectual property (IP) has become more complicated and than ever. Businesses, innovators, and creators face a unique challenge, with their work exposed to jurisdictions where local laws vary significantly. This is where international treaties step in.

Adversary proceedings are formal lawsuits within a bankruptcy case that require careful preparation and legal clarity. These proceedings involve disputes where one party files a complaint against another and seeks judicial determination.

Business succession planning is a vital step in preserving the future of a privately held company. Whether it’s a family-owned enterprise passed down through generations or a closely-held partnership, the goal is to promote a smooth transfer of control and preserve operational stability.

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a business or creator can own. Whether it's a patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret, licensing those rights can generate revenue, build strategic partnerships, and drive innovation. But when license agreements fall apart—or one party believes the other has overstepped—it can quickly lead to high-stakes disputes that put reputations, profits, and market share on the line.

When people in financial distress consider bankruptcy, they often worry about what assets they'll lose and what they can keep. One question that comes up is whether a spendthrift trust—a specific type of trust designed to protect a beneficiary’s interest from creditors—will be affected by the bankruptcy process.