Leiden & Leiden Consumer Lawyers

10/08/2026

Terry Leiden was honored today for his lifelong contributions to local senior softball. Way to go, Terry!

09/21/2026

Bankruptcy myth: My employer will be notified, and I could lose my job.

Employers are not automatically notified of a bankruptcy filing, unless they are a creditor for some reason. However, if a debtor is employed and files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, they will probably be required to have the Chapter 13 payment deducted from their wages. But keep in mind that the Bankruptcy Code prevents an employer from firing an employee just because they filed a bankruptcy case.

09/11/2026

Never forgotten. We honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the brave first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who answered the call that day and every day since.

09/08/2026

Is bankruptcy an option for you? Here are some things to consider.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_issues_for_consumers/everydaylaw0/personal_finance/bankruptcy/pros_and_cons_of_bankruptcy/

Being in over your head financially is frightening. If you find yourself in this unhappy position, several kinds of help are available. Bankruptcy is one of the alternatives for financial distress. You need to examine the options available to you for dealing with your financial problems and decide w...

09/04/2026

Have a safe holiday weekend!

09/02/2026

Bankruptcy myth: My case will probably not be successful.

Eligibility to file a bankruptcy will be based upon your state of residence, your household income, and the outcome of any previous bankruptcy cases. In a consultation with our office, all of your income information will be evaluated to determine if you meet the guidelines for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or if you would be required to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Any risk that would prevent a consumer from successfully completing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy will be addressed by your bankruptcy attorney before the case is filed.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Bankruptcy myth: I will lose everything.

Georgia law allows abundant exemptions in bankruptcy to protect residences, vehicles, retirement accounts, tools of the trade, household goods, and other assets. As part of the consultation at Leiden and Leiden, our attorneys will identify all of your assets, and verify that they can be protected in a bankruptcy. If the assets cannot be protected in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan may be an option to allow you to protect the assets.

08/26/2026

Stay informed and protect yourself against scammers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/05/05/bank-spoof-call-scams-fbi/89945761007/

The FBI is warning of "banking spoof call" scams. Here's how it works and how to protect yourself.

08/25/2026

Bankruptcy myth: I will never be able to obtain credit again.

By the time that most consumers make the decision to meet with a bankruptcy attorney, their credit is already in disrepair. Recently, Chapter 7 clients have reported that their credit score has improved immediately after a bankruptcy filing, usually because they are eliminating a significant amount of debt. This in turn improves their debt-to-income ratio, which is a factor that lenders consider when extending credit. Many consumers have a mistaken belief that they will be barred from obtaining credit for 7 – 10 years after their bankruptcy case is filed. While a bankruptcy filing may be reported on your credit report for that period of time, that does not mean that a discharged debtor would be prohibited from obtaining a loan.