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As Thanksgiving draws near, all of us at the Bond & Botes Law Offices find ourselves reflecting on the many people who make our work meaningful. This season naturally brings a sense of gratitude, and we want to pause and acknowledge the individuals who support, trust, and inspire us every day.

At Bond & Botes Law Offices, we understand how financial stress can creep into what should be a joyful season. That’s why our team put together a short video—“3 Smart Money Moves Before the Holidays Hit”—to help you stay grounded, grateful, and financially confident this year.

Every year on Veterans Day, we take time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. Their service has safeguarded the freedoms and opportunities that we often take for granted, and for that, we owe them our lasting gratitude.

Debt in America has reached an all-time high. According to the Federal Reserve, U.S. household debt has now climbed past $18.6 trillion. That figure includes credit cards, auto loans, student loans, and mortgages — and the cost of carrying those debts keeps climbing as interest rates stay high.

For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of practicing law alongside my partner and friend, Ron Sykstus. Over that time, I’ve witnessed his extraordinary dedication to clients facing some of the most high-stakes legal issues imaginable: protecting their U.S. security clearances (confidential, secret, top-secret, TS-SCI, TS-SAP and TS with a polygraph) —and with them, their careers and livelihoods.

Credit report errors can delay loans, raise interest rates, and cost you money. Learn what the recent Danny K. v. Experian case means for consumers in Alabama and Mississippi, and how bankruptcy attorneys at Bond & Botes can help fix credit report mistakes and protect your rights.

When the U.S. Government shuts down, it’s not just politics in Washington—it’s paychecks, bills, and real lives on the line. While headlines often focus on President Trump and Congress negotiating over spending, the ripple effects quickly hit families across Alabama and Mississippi.

Learn how Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Alabama and Mississippi can protect your home—even if you’re not on the mortgage—and why working with an experienced bankruptcy attorney is critical.

Consumer sentiment is falling in 2025 as families struggle with debt, inflation, and job insecurity. Learn how bankruptcy can help Alabama and Mississippi households regain financial stability.

When most people hear the name Mark Zuckerberg, they immediately think of the billionaire founder of Meta. But for Mark S. Zuckerberg, an Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney and longtime friend of Bond & Botes, that name has been both a blessing and a curse.