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About Cathy

Northern California bankruptcy lawyer

Hello.  Welcome to Bankruptcy Soapbox, the less formal and more opinionated companion to Bankruptcy In Brief.

I’ve written nearly every piece on these sites  to give the public a better understanding of bankruptcy law and the personal finance issues that underlie family financial health.  And I corral professional friends to add their expertise to the discussion.

I’ve been practicing bankruptcy law in the Silicon Valley since 1980, having started my own firm directly out of law school at Hastings College of Law.

I love the opportunity that bankruptcy law gives me to help people in financial distress get control of their finances and move forward to meet their goals.  Bankruptcy is such a powerful tool that usually produces quick and certain relief from most debts.

I’ve been a certified bankruptcy specialist since 1996, and was recently appointed to the State Bar’s Bankruptcy Law Advisory Board.

Born in California’s Central Valley, I graduated from Stanford University in political science and worked in politics and media before returning to law school

I’m privileged to share my experience and approach to bankruptcy with lawyer groups across the country.

The Firm

The Moran Law Group in Redwood City concentrates its practice in insolvency and related debtor-creditor and tax areas.  My law partner Renee Mendoza and I have worked together for over 25 years.

Our clients include both creditors and debtors in courts throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, San Mateo County, the Central Coast and the East Bay.

We offer personalized attention, years of experience, and solutions that are practical and cost effective for individuals, businesses and creditors.  We work hard at helping clients understand their choices and make decisions that maximize outcomes.

My professional life is enhanced by my law partner Renee Mendoza who brainstorms with me when the problems are complex.  She makes the behind-the-scenes law office work and masters the myriad of details and procedures that practicing before the Bay Area’s bankruptcy judges requires.

What we do

  • Bankruptcies for individuals and businesses
  • Representation of creditors regarding claims, relief from stay, and nondischargeability issues
  • Litigation touching preferences, fraudulent transfers & denial of discharge
  • Matters involving the discharge of taxes in bankruptcy
  • Family law issues in bankruptcy including support claims and liability for marital and premarital debt
  • Post bankruptcy violation of the discharge injunction

Call  for an appointment if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or are a creditor in a case here : 650 694-4700  or by email: mailto:ccmoran AT moranlaw.net

Follow me on Twitter @cathymoran where I often wax political; and the firm’s page on Facebook .

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About The Soapbox

You’ve arrived at the Bankruptcy Soapbox, a resource of bankruptcy information and consumer law.

Soapbox is a companion site to Bankruptcy in Brief, where I try to be largely explanatory and even handed (Note I said “try”).

Here, I allow myself to tell stories and express strong opinions. We dig deeper into how to consider bankruptcy and navigate a bankruptcy case.

Moran Law Group
Bankruptcy specialists for individuals and small businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area

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What Happens To Your Bank Account in Chapter 13

Those considering filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy worry about "what happens to my bank account?" Will the trustee take all the money? How do I pay my living expenses after I file? The short answer is: nothing changes. The account remains yours and available for all the expenses of day to day living. Because, … Read more

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