The Oklahoma bankruptcy attorneys at the law firm of Atkins & Markoff hereby alert the public to the release of the statistics concerning the number of bankruptcy case filings initiated in Oklahoma in 2011. The statistics regarding these bankruptcy cases reveal that the number of filings rose in the Western District of Oklahoma during 2011, but the number of bankruptcy case filings overall dropped slightly when compared to 2010.

These statistics, which are tracked and which were released by the American Bankruptcy Institute, or ABI, reveal that the number of bankruptcy filings initiated in the Western District of Oklahoma, which includes Oklahoma City, rose by more than 10 percent from 2010 to 2011 to a total of 7,749 filings. Overall, the number of bankruptcy filings in Oklahoma statewide stood at 13,479, which represents a 2.2 percent drop in filings during 2011 when compared to 2010.

These Oklahoma bankruptcy statistics relate to bankruptcy cases that were filed under any chapter of the United States Bankruptcy Code, and common chapters that govern bankruptcy filings include Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings are generally considered to be those types of Oklahoma bankruptcy cases that deal with consumers.

The slight statewide decrease in the number of Oklahoma bankruptcy filings represents the first overall decrease in these filings in five years, as the previous four years revealed consecutive increases in the number of cases opened according to the American Bankruptcy Institute. The recent high point for Oklahoma bankruptcy cases filed occurred in 2005, when nearly 40,000 cases were opened in the state.

About Atkins & Markoff

The Oklahoma bankruptcy lawyers at Atkins & Markoff, whose law firm Web site URL can be found at http://www.OklahomaBankruptcyLawCenter.com, is a law firm comprised of Oklahoma bankruptcy attorneys who have been representing consumers since 1999 in bankruptcy-related legal matters that include Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases as well as debt consolidation and credit counseling matters. The firm represents consumers in bankruptcy cases throughout the state of Oklahoma.

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Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc. (ACCS) has recently been approved by the Executive Office for the U.S. Trustee (EOUST) to expand its pre-filing bankruptcy counseling services to 13 new states for consumers who intend to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcies. A basic condition under the bankruptcy law stipulates that consumers must receive mandatory credit counseling from an approved agency within 180 days prior to filing for bankruptcy. This provision of federal bankruptcy law ensures that individuals understand all of their options and that they have the necessary knowledge and tools to develop a sound financial plan for the future.

The 13 new states are Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.

AdvantageCCS is also able to offer bankruptcy counseling to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

We are really excited to be approved to offer our bankruptcy counseling services to 13 new states, said ACCS President and CEO Stephen Piotrowski. It is a confirmation to the hard work and quality service that our agency employees provide to those in need. We look forward to servicing many more people that are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, Piotrowski said.

AdvantageCCS has completed over 5,600 bankruptcy counseling sessions in 2011. According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), the criteria set forth by EOUST reflects a very strong commitmentto ensure that the counseling and education provisions are substantive in nature and of the highest quality.

About Advantage Credit Counseling Service:

Since 1968, Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc. (ACCS) has been educating and counseling consumers about budgeting, personal financial management and the responsible use of credit. ACCSs services help to financially empower individuals, bettering their lives; increasing family stability; improving workplace performance; and ultimately benefiting the entire community. AdvantageCCS has six locations in Western and Central Pennsylvania, and offers financial education workshops, credit counseling, housing counseling, and bankruptcy counseling in numerous other states. For more information on additional services and class schedules please visit http://www.advantageccs.org or call 1-866-699-2227.

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Chapter 11 bankruptcy is typically a corporate re-organization case in which the corporation identifies the creditors in order to file a disclosure statement, which identifies the financial history of the debtor. Seek legal counsel and learn more about Chapter 11 bankruptcy withinformation from a lawyer in this free video on bankruptcy. Expert: Andy Forman Bio: Andy Forman, Attorney at Law, has been in bankruptcy representation for over two decades and has lead council in over 3000 bankruptcy cases. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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The Bankruptcy Group at the Victoria Law Group represents public and closely held companies, partnerships, trustees, committees, assignees and asset purchasers, as well as secured and unsecured creditors, in all aspects of bankruptcy law, debtor and creditors’ rights proceedings, including Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations; foreclosure and other enforcement proceedings; bankruptcy litigation; cash collateral stipulations; valuation proceedings; asset or going out-of-business sales; and involuntary petitions. We handle creditors’ rights litigation, including collection and foreclosure matters and enforcement of security interests, and are skilled in assisting creditors in obtaining early payment of claims. Our attorneys also have experience with cross-border insolvencies and cases under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code. Learn more at www.TheVictoriaLawGroup.com Or Schedule a FREE consultation Call us Today! 305 515 5599
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is primarily utilized by businesses looking to reorganize. While Chapter 7 is available to businesses, many businesses find that liquidation is disadvantageous. In some regards, Chapter 11 is similar to Chapter 13 in that debt is restructured and a new repayment plan is created. This video shows Arizona bankruptcy attorney John Skiba discussing some aspects of chapter 11 bankruptcy. John is a bankruptcy attorney in Mesa Arizona currently working for JacksonWhiteLaw Firm. You can learn more about bankruptcy at www.jacksonwhitelaw.com
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The Schenectady, New York law firm of Christiaan van Niekerk recently launched their new website, providing a valuable online legal resource to current and potential clients interested in learning more about bankruptcy.

The site offers helpful information to remove some of the fear and uncertainty from the legal process, including basic facts about bankruptcy laws and other debt relief options.

Website visitors learn how compassionately Christiaan van Niekerk can assist them with their legal issues. Mr. van Niekerk knows that filing for bankruptcy is a sensitive subject, and he helps clients eliminate excessive debts so they can begin to build a healthy financial future. Consequently, the firm has developed a reputation for maintaining high ethical standards while diligently representing clients throughout upstate New York in bankruptcy legal matters.

About the Firm

A firm dedicated to providing superior service for clients in Schenectady, Albany and Saratoga, the law office of Christiaan van Niekerk exclusively focuses on:

Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Mortgage loan foreclosure protection
Loan mortgage and loan modifications
Other debt relief options

The firm assists clients from all walks of life and is available to answer any questions you may have about bankruptcy law. Their new website explains bankruptcy law in laymans terms, making it easy for you to understand what comes next.

The law firm of Christiaan van Niekerk has extensive experience with bankruptcy law. For more information about the firm, please reach out to them online or call (518) 641-1626.

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Chicago bankruptcy lawyer Patrick Semrad of debt relief firm DebtStoppers discusses the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. Learn more about personal bankruptcy, how to stop foreclosure and save your home and more on the DebtStoppers website – www.debtstoppers.net Disclosure: DebtStoppers…
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