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A solo practitioner, I work from a home office in Boyertown, PA, about 30 miles from center-city Philadelphia, and most of my cases are litigated in Philadelphia and Reading courts. With the assistance of local counsel, I also handle matters in Delaware. I have over 30 years experience in both state and federal courts; bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure/workout are a large part of my practice. There isn't much I haven't seen, or done.
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Education
- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- J.D.
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- Honors: Graduated with honors, 2nd of 208, 1976
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Law Office of W.J. Winterstein, Jr.
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- Over 30 years experience in bankruptcy reorganizations, out of court workouts, debtor/creditor, civil practice in all state and federal courts in PA, OK, with practice encompassing NJ and DE through local counsel. Admitted to Third Circuit, Tenth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, and all lower courts in PA.
Awards
- BV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
- PA Bar Association
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- Eastern district of PA Bankruptcy Conference
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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Fees
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Free Consultation
I am happy to chat with you about your issues, for no charge, for up to one hour.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Collections
- Foreclosure Defense
- Consumer Law
- Lemon Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
- General Civil
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can I file for bankruptcy with inherited home unrelated debt?
- A: Eligibility for the different chapters of the Bankruptcy Code are in Section 109.
Here are two helpful sitess:
www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-are-the-requirements-for-bankruptcy/#:~:text=Chapter%207%20bankruptcy,?msockid=0b6ad8f42a4e6c3a3945cb8c2b676d4c
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/11/109
The process has gotchas, so it is best to use an experienced bankruptcy attorney to assist you throughout.
- Q. How does foreclosure affect mortgage liens in PA?
- A: When finished (judicial Order confirming sale), a judicial foreclosure removes all liens, and Sheriff pays on taxea, poundage and liens per PA priority.
All liens foreclosed are removed from property and successful bidder gets Sheriff's feed (a quitclaim deed).
If a "non-judicial foreclosure, bidder probably gets assignment of senior foreclosed lien.
There are wrinkles, so confer closely with experienced PA counsel before expending large cash.
- Q. I'm being sued by Capital One. It is my account solely. All my accounts and assets are in my name and my wifes name.
- A: If by "being sued" you mean a Complaint has already been filed against you, do NOT ignore it; file a responsive pleading that gives you more time.
Use that time to contact whoever speaks for your adverse party to determine what it will accept to resolve this issue.
You mention no dollar figures so that limits my advice somewhat.
Yes, PA exempts property held by tenancy by the entirety. That status/protection ends at death of one tenant.
It's always a good move to confer with experienced counsel about legal issues, and doing so may bring in important issues you have not identified.
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