ROCBK law offices of George Mitris

05/15/2024

GREAT NEWS FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE, particularly in counties such as Ontario. U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION PREVENTS “taking” (Tyler v. Hennepin County)!

05/15/2024

New protections against foreclosures for veterans and FHA mortgages. New programs put freeze on foreclosures while targeting up to 25% reductions in principal and interest, as well as up to 30% partial claim reduction of unpaid principal on FHA mortgages.
If you’re having difficulty keeping up with your mortgage, call us. Protecting consumers for 40 years.

03/21/2023

As a trial attorney representing personal injury clients as well as bankruptcy clients for over three decades, I know better than most the importance of being aware of the interplay of different areas of the law.
If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident (and you have the misfortune of not being represented by us 🙂), make sure your personal injury attorney understands that only a recovery for “bodily injury “ qualifies for the personal injury exemption in bankruptcy. A recovery for pain and suffering does not, and will be taken by the bankruptcy court to pay your creditors.

03/16/2023

Student loan discharge in bankruptcy is not dead. But you need an experienced practitioner to see it through.

06/27/2022

Great day for people whose homes may be taken at a tax foreclosure. The Court of Appeals has struck down an unfair tax foreclosure result in Ontario County. The decision now opens the door for owners to take their property back through chapter 13. See Gunsalus v. County of Ontario (bk 20-3865 decided 6/27/2022)

02/07/2022

Overwhelmed with debt? Relax. We can help. Pay what you can afford, eliminate what you cannot afford to repay. Zero down. Low cost payment options. Free consultations. Now there is no excuse for peace of mind

In this troubling economy, many individuals face mounting debt to degrees they never have before. Credit card bills, mortgages, car loans and medical bills pile up quickly and can devastate an entire family’s finances. Before this happens, contact an experienced Rochester bankruptcy attorney to le...

04/21/2021

If filing bankruptcy, NY Attorney General Leticia James provides guidance...at least under NY exemptions, that stimulus funds are protected benefits in Bankruptcy.

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