Debtor Audits Have Been Suspended in 2008

Contrary to much of the negative static that has been circulating about the state of the economy since the beginning of 2008, bankruptcy debtors have received one bit of good news -- the United States Trustee has announced a suspension of the audit program, as reported by Jill Michaux.

Debtor audits have been subject to harsh criticism due to their perceived lack of utility and the fact that debtors with limited resources are forced to pay to comply with sometimes excessive demands for information and documentation generated by the audits. Ironically, it would seem that the cost of the audits isn't excessive only from the Debtor's point of view; the reason for the suspension of the audits cited by the United States Trustee is a lack of funding.

See also Jill's post here.

Bankruptcy Attorney Expands Service Area

The Law Office of Stephen M. Otto LLC is not limited to serving the Sewickley Valley. We are committed to providing conscientious bankruptcy assistance to individuals in Beaver County, including Ambridge, Baden, Conway, Freedom, Rochester, Beaver, Chippewa, Beaver Falls, Darlington, Midland, Koppel, Aliquippa, Hopewell, Monaca etc.

We are also available to assist those in Allegheny County. This includes Leetsdale, Avalon, McKees Rocks, Ross Township, Bellevue, North Side, South Side, McKeesport, Pittsburgh etc.

We are available to assist those in Lawrence County, including New Castle and other regions located within the county.

Other service areas:
Butler County
Somerset County
Westmoreland County

Those living in Somerset and Westmoreland Counties should take note that we have a secondary "home office" very close to the town of Somerset at Hidden Valley Mountain Resort.