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Consumer Debt Reaches Another All-Time High

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that U.S. consumers ended 2019 with record-high debt. In the 4th quarter of last year, household debt climbed $193 billion, to a total of $14.15 trillion. Mortgage debt accounted for about $120 billion of the increase and 68% of the total. The remainder was attributable to:

Episode 80 – Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Will League

I can’t think of a more up-tempo, gracious and good-humored person than attorney Will League.  On top of that, Will is a talented, tenacious and highly respected partner with the law firm of 

How Does an Alabama Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan Work?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy nationally a less commonly filed form of bankruptcy, and it isn’t what most people think about when they hear the word “bankruptcy.” Most folks think about Chapter 7 or straight bankruptcy when they hear the word bankruptcy. In Alabama, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a more popular choice.

Episode 79 – Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Brad Botes – Special Episode: Coronavirus and Legal Insights 4-28-20

Brad Botes and 

Episode 78 – Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Brad Botes – Special Episode: Coronavirus and Legal Insights 4-21-20

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Episode 77 – Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Joe King

Attorney Joe King is the managing partner of the highly regarded and long-standing law firm of Morris, King and Hodge

When will I get my stimulus check – and will I get to keep it?

The COVID-19 crisis has turned everyone’s lives upside down. Businesses are shuttering, employees are finding themselves furloughed, and LATE RENT notices are starting to pile up. With all this stress and uncertainty, our representatives have been working on solutions to try and curb the economic impact of this pandemic.

Upgrading a Secret Clearance to a Top-Secret Clearance – Should I Be Concerned?

The answer to this question, like most things in life, is maybe.  This is how I usually see this particular situation arise in my law practice:  Someone has held a public trust or secret clearance for a number of years.

Episode 76 – Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Brad Botes – Special Episode: Coronavirus and Legal Insights 4-14-20

Brad Botes and 

COVID-19 is Stressing Everyone Out – Here’s How to Deal With It