Insights on Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate

Talk To An Attorney About Bankruptcy Today

The things you do today affect a future bankruptcy filing. The right time to talk to an attorney about bankruptcy is now, even if you think you may not file for a few months. Here are a few great reas...

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Providing Paperwork For Bankruptcy – We Make It Easy

We know you have a lot to manage right now. Providing paperwork for bankruptcy can seem tedious. That’s why we offer an easy electronic option for completing a bankruptcy questionnaire, and also acc...

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Transfers of Assets and Bankruptcy

Question: Can I transfer my assets right before a bankruptcy and still file? Short Answer: No. But you can keep your property. Most of my posts come on the heels of conversations with clients. The r...

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Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Collect Unemployment?

Short Answer: Yes. Income from unemployment is counted as income to the individual when determining whether you qualify for the bankruptcy. Typically, for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, unemployment income ...

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Before Bankruptcy — Bankruptcy Rules For Repayment of Family Loans

Things have been tough. You’ve extended your lines of credit. When you exhausted available credit card debt, you borrowed from family members to get by. This is absolutely normal. And when you do ha...

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Author Kiyosaki Files Bankruptcy

Recently, The New York Post reported that author Robert Kiyosaki’s company Rich Global LLC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This seems to be a great example of setting aside feelings of embarrass...

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What Is Bankruptcy?

What Is Bankruptcy?

First… Congratulations! You’re here because you are taking control of your finances. And you CAN take control of your finances. There are powerful options that the bankruptcy code creates for indi...

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Loan or Mortgage Modification and Bankruptcy

When we are attempting to manage our debt, it helps to consider it in pieces. Typically, the most substantial monthly payment for each of us is our home, or the mortgage on the home. With the signific...

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Debt Consolidation Or Bankruptcy

Trying to manage overwhelming credit card debt is like driving in a storm—you can only see what is directly in front of you. This leads to decisions that address a situation with today’s aggressiv...

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Is Business Debt Discharged In A Bankruptcy?

Many of my bankruptcy clients are small business owners, and typically operate their business as a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC. While these clients are currently facing financial hardship,...

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Meet Founding Attorney Christopher D. Layton

Charlotte Personal Injury &
Bankruptcy Attorney

Meet Chris Layton, J.D., the founder and lead attorney of The Layton Law Firm. Chris holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University. He is a member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association – Western District of North Carolina, and the Mecklenburg Bar Association. He has been practicing law in Charlotte since 2000 and currently focuses on the plaintiff’s needs and the individual needs of bankruptcy and real estate clients.

The Layton Law Firm focuses on the needs of clients who would otherwise be taken advantage of. Chris leads the firm in addressing the needs of people who have been harmed by the actions of others or who struggle financially.

20+ Years Serving North Carolina