Rebekah McKinney is a talented and tenacious lawyer and is always listed in the various published lists of the top lawyers in the State of Alabama. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Alabama School of Law. Her law firm is Watson McKinney, LLP and she has been involved in many different type cases throughout the State of Alabama. She founded her firm, Watson McKinney, LLP, with her father, the legendary and preeminent Alabama lawyer, Herman “Buck” Watson. Her family has a number of lawyers in it, to include her brother, Jake Watson, who is also featured at Episode 48 of the Next Lawyer Up…Read More
Nobody is eager to file bankruptcy, and for some people struggling with debt there are other viable alternatives. For most people, doing nothing and hoping for the best is not a viable alternative. Still, it’s one that far too many people choose. While facing financial troubles head on can be difficult and stressful, doing nothing only aggravates those problems. For most people, unaddressed financial issues ultimately reach a point at which they cannot be ignored. In some cases, that means serious crises like foreclosure, wage garnishment that doesn’t leave enough for necessities, or repossession of a vehicle necessary for work….Read More
In this episode of “Next Security Clearance Expert Up”*, I was fortunate to be able to discuss security clearance issues with Jeffrey W. Bennett who is very well respected in this field. In addition to having a combined 25 years of experience in the National Industrial Security Program, Jeff is a former Army officer with military intelligence experience and he also speaks three languages! Jeff’s primary area of expertise is in the field of industrial security. He has really mastered this area and eagerly shares his knowledge. In fact, he is so prolific on this topic that he has his own publishing arm,…Read More
There’s no question that bankruptcy is a negative on your credit report. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case stays on your credit history for 10 years, and a Chapter 13 case for seven. It will come as no surprise that most creditors don’t love to see bankruptcy when they’re reviewing your credit report. That said, the impact of a bankruptcy filing on credit scores differs significantly depending on your starting point—an important piece of the puzzle that is often overlooked when people offer generalized advice about bankruptcy and credit. Filing for Bankruptcy with a High Credit Score Although the general statement…Read More
I can’t imagine that there are many people in North Alabama who aren’t familiar with attorney Cliff Hill. Cliff was a network news anchor for several years prior to attending law school and his law school journey was not an easy one. He would leave the news station immediately after the evening newscast and then go to law school in Birmingham five days per week. This went on for several years. Talk about dedication to the law! Cliff is one of those people who studied virtually every aspect of the law and is very conversant on a broad spectrum of…Read More
Technically, any individual can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy unless the debtor, in the preceding 180 days, either: Had a bankruptcy petition dismissed because he or she willfully failed to appear in court or to comply with orders of the court, or Voluntarily dismissed a bankruptcy case after secured creditors sought leave of the court to recover collateral A bankruptcy filing will also typically be dismissed if the debtor has not completed the required credit counseling in advance of filing and submitted a certificate of completion with the bankruptcy petition. Of course, when people ask whether they can file Chapter…Read More
Nashville is now considered the “Bachelorette Capital” of the United States. In that same vein, if there is a “national” hub of bankruptcy in our country, Nashville would have to be considered one of the front runners in this field as well. It also turns out that, with respect to bankruptcy filings, Tennessee usually leads the nation, year after year, in chapter 13 cases. At the center of this bankruptcy hub stands Henry E. “Hank” Hildebrand III. Hank is the standing chapter 13 and chapter 12 trustee for the Middle District of Tennessee based in Nashville. He is really the embodiment of someone who has mastered…Read More
For anyone who travels on South Memorial Parkway/231 in Huntsville, you can’t miss attorney Russ Crumbley’s building. Talk about location, especially now that the Parkway construction has been completed! Russ is a highly respected and well known attorney. He and his lawyers handle cases that cover a wide range of law. Russ has a tremendous and admirable work ethic, which is evident when he talks about changing careers from working in the medical field to deciding to attend law school. I had never really gotten to know Russ prior to this podcast so I was happy to be able to sit down with him…Read More
Jake Watson is a well-known and highly respected lawyer. Though he is based in Huntsville, he practices throughout the State of Alabama. Jake represents folks facing complicated criminal defense matters. He handles the defense of clients charged with murder, manslaughter, white collar criminal offenses, DUI, and other serious matters. He also handles personal injury and car wreck cases, along with family law matters. In addition to Alabama, Jake is licensed to practice law in Montana. He explains his Montana connection during his younger years in the podcast along with the love of all things out west! In fact, he attended law…Read More
As bankruptcy rates among American farmers continue to rise, a bill was recently introduced in the Senate that would make some changes to Chapter 12 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 is designed with the intention to help family farmers reorganize after falling on hard times. Chapter 12 is the section of the bankruptcy code that is specifically for family farmers and fishermen. Congress established Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code in 1986. Chapter 12 removes many barriers that debtors would face under Chapter 11 or Chapter 13. For instance, Chapter 12 is less…Read More
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