Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 is the number one bankruptcy chapter filed in the United States and is commonly known as liquidation bankruptcy. Through liquidation consumers are able to discharge (get rid of) most debts generally acquired by consumers (i.e. credit cards, medical bills, lawsuits, etc…). However, there are also some debts that are non-dischargeable (i.e, student loans, taxes for the past three years, lawsuits when they are based on fraud, etc…). This is why it is important to have an attorney to guide you through the process.

Chapter 7 was enacted by Congress to protect the people’s right to live free of debt. We all want to have a credit card, purchase a house or a car, and live the American Dream. Unfortunately, many banks will provide credit to individuals knowing they will struggle to repay the debt because the bank can then charge the highest interest rate possible. When this happens, individuals acquire debt that only grows each month until it reaches the point that the debt is un-payable and the consumer struggles to even have just enough to pay for the basic human needs. This is when filing for Bankruptcy Chapter 7 is the only option.

One of the primary purposes of bankruptcy is to discharge certain debts to give an honest debtor a "fresh start." The debtor has no liability for discharged debts. In a chapter 7 case, however, a discharge is only available to individual debtors, not to partnerships or corporations. 11 U.S.C. § 727(a)(1). Although an individual chapter 7 case usually results in a discharge of debts, the right to a discharge is not absolute, and some types of debts are not discharged. Moreover, a bankruptcy discharge does not extinguish a lien on property.

Do you feel like there is no way out of debt? Call us, we can help you. Protect yourself and your family from harassing creditors. The moment you hire our services, is the moment you can pick up your phone without worrying that a creditor on the other side of the line, and if it is, all you have to do is let them know that the best bankruptcy attorney is representing you and give them our number. $300.00 can start your process.

Wrongful Termination

The firm handles complaints of wrongful termination matters against employers. California is a State where for the most part employment is “At Will”, meaning that the relationship employer-employee may end any time without cause. However, sometimes employers and management members overstep the boundaries and terminate employees without the proper course of action and for the wrong reason; there are several laws that protect the fair treatment of the employees.

California courts have determine that the “At Will” employee termination is subject to certain rules imposed by public policy and to refrain employers from intimidating or coercing their employees in any way in order to prevent them from exercising their rights.

Employees have the right to be compensated fairly for the work they do. The sate of California helps employees to try to resolve wages issues through the Department of Industrial Relations, which will investigate your complaint and make a determination at the end, allowing you to be represented by them, or to provide you with a “Right to Sue Letter”, which will allowed your Attorney to file a complaint in a State Court. http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/

Every employee has the right to be treated with respect regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, race, etc… There are State and Federal laws prohibiting the kind of discrimination stated above. When you feel discriminated at work, you file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/ and/or U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission http://www.eeoc.gov/

These government agencies will investigate you complaint and at the end of their investigation you will be given the opportunity to be represented by them, if they consider that your case has merits, or they will offer you the “Right to Sue Letter”, which will allow your Attorney to file your complaint in State or Federal Court, depending on the case specifics.

Wrongful termination cases are different from case to case and each must be carefully and separately analyzed. It is important that employees keep records of every conversation, letter and any materials provided by the employer to determine its merits.

Civil Litigation

This office has proven to be tough defending its clients on either side of the face of the complaint.

Being a Plaintiff’s Attorney for the employee, has given this office the experience to be on the defense side defending employers from frivolous claims from employees.

This office has also provided its clients with representation against insurance companies who have refused to honor their contracts and denied proper claims. Along with Breach of Contract and Fraud claims against businesses and business partners, the Law Office of Yolanda Flores-Burt provides full service representation.

Daily life presents us with difficult situations that require the assistance of a professional Attorney. The Law Office of Yolanda Flores-Burt is here to help during those difficult times.

Corporations

California is a State when the opportunity to invest comes every day in different ways. When an opportunity arises, you do not have risk all you have saved during your lifetime. Sometimes you just want to invest a portion of your assets and protect yourself from unexpected situation.

You have the opportunity to form a corporation and separate your investment from the rest of your assets.

We understand that filling out a form is not difficult, but the consequences of understanding the legal meaning of that form or the ramifications of not doing it correctly may result in legal consequences We provide startup counseling; formation of corporations, LLC’s and other entities, and preparation of related documentation; founders’ agreements, operating agreements and limited partnership agreements; and help you to develop your company’s policies and guidelines to form a cohesive employee handbook.

The Law Office of Yolanda Flores-Burt can represent you in the formation of your corporation that is at least one thing less to worry about; after all you need to focus your attention in growing your business.