Insights on Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate

Secured Credit Cards

I get excited for bankruptcy clients who are eager to rebuild their credit after filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and so we are sure to discuss secured credit cards. After ban...

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Can I Keep ONE Credit Card?

Clients often ask "Can I keep one credit card?" We have been taught that credit cards are "good." That it is a wise choice to have one in case of an emergency. Or, even if you don’t plan to use it f...

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Do I Make Too Much Money To File Bankruptcy?

Whether you qualify for bankruptcy certainly involves an examination of your income. Your income alone though, is not typically what determines whether you have the ability to file a Chapter 7 or a Ch...

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What Happens at the 341 Meeting?

Do I have to go to the courthouse? Yes. You will typically have to go to the courthouse one time, for what is called a 341 meeting. This meeting takes place about 40 days after you file your Chapter ...

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When to file bankruptcy in Charlotte, NC

Much like any substantial undertaking, it may never feel like the right time to file a bankruptcy in Charlotte, NCI know that you already value the health and welfare of your family over avoiding any ...

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Are Tax Debts Included In A Bankruptcy?

There are circumstances where it is permissible to include tax debts in a bankruptcy filing. This often makes a significant difference in the amount of relief to the client and the timing of the filin...

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Motion To Claim Exempt Property

When a personal finance matter turns into a legal matter, it’s time to act quickly. Our firm routinely assists clients who have received a Motion To Claim Exempt Property. Most clients are confused ...

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Bankruptcy and Your Home

One misconception about bankruptcy is that you cannot go through a Chapter 7  bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and keep your home. Generally, provided the home does not have significant equity, ...

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Why You Need a Will

There are two primary reasons I recommend a Will. First, if you have minor children, a Will provides direction as to the care of those children after your death. Second, with a Will, a person has cont...

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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