Published in New Jersey Law Journal February 15, 2020 In this unique moment in time, bankruptcy practitioners and consumer protection counsel can, and should, work together and use their concerted expertise to move beyond the discharge. By Joshua Denbeaux, Lee M. Perlman and Heidi Spivak | February 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM With 2020, with its […]
New Jersey Lemon Law, Car Fraud and Car Warranty Cases.
We are pleased to announce the creation of our new firm, the Perlman Deperis Consumer Law firm Perlman DePetris Consumer Law prosecutes New Jersey lemon law, New Jersey car fraud and New Jersey car warranty cases. Some cases are handled so that you don’t have to reach into your pocket to pay attorney’s fees. Other […]
Annual Holiday Luncheon 2017 – Law Offices of Lee M. Perlman
Our staff enjoying some well deserved holiday festivities at our annual, always anticipated, holiday lunch This year everyone really loved the great food, and company of course, at Cherry Hill’s Farm and Fisherman restaurant.
Why I Do Pro Bono Work by Lee M. Perlman, Esquire
I really enjoy doing pro bono work. For me it is the best kind of volunteer work because it is what I do best every day and enjoy while helping others. Having handled pro bono cases for over 20 years, I have found that the more you volunteer the more energizing it can feel. Handling […]
The Connection Between Bankruptcy and Divorce
Bankruptcy generally takes precedence over divorce. Your bankruptcy filing is specific to your credit report and social security number, in other words your bankruptcy filing does not impact your spouse’s credit. You can file bankruptcy without your spouse’s consent. If you are living in the same household you should know that is likely required that […]
5 Reasons People (Wrongly) Avoid seeing a Bankruptcy Attorney Like Me!
Submitted by New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lee M. Perlman My credit is going to be destroyed False. Most of the time a client’s credit report has been impacted before they see me. There are late credit card payments, collection accounts or a foreclosure. While the bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for 7-10 years […]
NJ SANDY HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) wants to make you aware of a new program to help homebuyers, particularly those impacted by Superstorm Sandy. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) has recently launched the Sandy Homebuyer Assistance Program, providing up to $50,000 in forgivable mortgage assistance to qualified borrowers seeking to […]
$25 Billion Foreclosure Settlement Reached
New Jersey bankruptcy Article The $25 billion foreclosure settlement unveiled Thursday is expected to help many borrowers who are struggling to make their loan payments, owe more than their homes are worth or have lost their homes to foreclosure. But the rules of the deal are complicated and banks have three years to meet their […]
The ABCs of Teaching Money Management to your Kids
Teaching people money management skills cannot begin too early. Learning to manage your money at a younger age can often help people avoid financial trouble as they get older. Today, children are exposed to money, whether its credit cards or checks, at a much earlier age. That’s why it’s so important to start teaching your […]
Your Rights and the Responsibilities of the Mortgage Servicer
When you apply for a home mortgage, you may think that the lender, or loan originator, will service the loan until it is paid off or your house is sold. However, in today’s market mortgage servicing rights often are bought and sold. The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute. Sections […]