by Jeff Folkersen | Jan 17, 2017 | Blog
For decades, the attorneys that make up the bankruptcy and financial restructuring group at Bernstein-Burkley have guided individuals and businesses through the complex process of acquiring assets from bankruptcy estates. Whether dealing with bankruptcy trustees that...
by Jeff Folkersen | Dec 8, 2016 | Blog
The filing of a bankruptcy case typically precludes an unsecured creditor – such as a trade vendor – from having its prepetition claim satisfied in full. While this general principle holds true in most instances, the Bankruptcy Code provides certain remedies that...
by Jeff Folkersen | Jul 9, 2016 | Blog
Has your customer filed for bankruptcy? Contact Bernstein-Burkley’s experienced team of attorneys to learn how you can maximize your recovery! 412-456-8100 The vast majority of suppliers, vendors, lessors and lenders have experienced the difficult task of...
by Jeff Folkersen | May 26, 2016 | Blog
Click Here to View Bernstein-Burkley’s Spring 2016 Newsletter Included in the newsletter: When Extending Credit to a Customer, Begin with the End in Mind Travis Knobbe Joins as Partner, Expanding Firm’s Litigation Practice Group The Five Minute Legal...
by Jeff Folkersen | Mar 11, 2016 | Blog
Robert S. Bernstein, Esq. Co-Managing Partner, Bernstein-Burkely, P.C. It’s what acclaimed author Dr. Steven Covey, in his book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, told us to do: begin with the end in mind. He described this habit as one of imagination. Similarly,...
by Jeff Folkersen | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog
By Kirk B. Burkley, Esq. and Daniel R. Schimizzi, Esq. A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit will likely chill certain collection practices employed by aggressive creditors. In the case of Weary v. Poteat, No. 15-5159, 2015 WL...
by Jeff Folkersen | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog
By Nicholas D. Krawec, Esq., Partner If you are reading this article, chances are that you are involved in the construction industry as a contractor, subcontractor or material supplier on large Pennsylvania construction projects, and the words “changes to the...
by Jeff Folkersen | Jul 13, 2015 | Blog
By Nicholas D. Krawec, Esq., Partner Naturally, when a creditor refers a claim to an attorney for collection, that creditor is going to be faced with payment of attorneys’ fees, often on a contingent fee basis. A vigilant creditor places an attorneys’ fee provision in...
by Jeff Folkersen | Jul 13, 2015 | Blog
If you own rental property, here is a scenario you should be familiar with: your tenant signed a 60-month lease providing for monthly rental payments in the amount of $1,000/per month. The tenant is approximately 17 months in when they decide it will be vacating the...
by Jeff Folkersen | May 27, 2015 | Blog
RESIDENTIAL ENHANCED LERTA By Kyle R. Smith, Esq. Part 1 and Part 2 of this 3-part blog discussed the Act 42 and Act 202 Residential Tax Abatement programs available through Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh School District, and the Act 42...
