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Interesting newspaper article...how many of you use electronic banking, bill pay, etc. and know your bank's rules on "sharing" that information when you're gone? It could be quite a hardship for a spouse, child or executor left behind.

Ever wonder how some people get loans and others don't? Here's some interesting info:

Two famous fast food chains declare bankruptcy:

Ever wonder how nasty people get when a whole city goes bankrupt?

Interesting newspaper article...how many of you use electronic banking, bill pay, etc. and know your bank's rules on "sharing" that information when you're gone? It could be quite a hardship for a spouse, child or executor left behind.

Interesting, and scary read!

I would guess most of you don't have an issue with trying to trademark your nickname, but you can call us for your other legal issues!

Burke and Hess Law offices will be closed at noon today and all day tomorrow in honor of all who have given us INDEPENDENCE DAY! Please enjoy your holiday responsibly.

What do you think is fair? Should your banking issues be on record for years?

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day. Thank you to all who have served.

Have you seen the number of stores closing and declaring bankruptcy in 2014?

This year is the 100th Anniversary of Mother's Day. Over 133 MILLION cards will be exchanged. Don't forget to send yours - Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th.

Q: Why hire an attorney to fight debt collectors? A: Hire a specialist. That means a consumer attorney or a debt defense attorney. Quite often, consumers turn to attorneys that their families or friends have hired for general legal services. The problem here is, debt defense is very possibleif you know what to look for. Think of it this way. You probably have a family doctor that you visit for physicals and general checkups, right? But if you knew you needed your appendix removed, would you call your family doctor and ask him to do the surgery? NO! You would contact a surgeona specialist. (Note: specialist has a particular meaning in the legal profession, and there is no specialty in consumer law; what is meant is an attorney who routinely practices in the field and has already handled hundreds of cases similar to yours.)

Today is William Shakespeare's 450th birthday. It is also the date of his death. Did you know Will had quite a specific will written two days before his death? If you need help with a will, contact us today. In just one visit, we can get you started on this important document.