Feb 2007
Attorney Melchionne named 'Super Lawyer'
Sunday, Feb 25 2007 Filed in:
What's New
By a vote of other lawyers in the state of Connecticut, Attorney
Melchionne was one of 25 recognized as a 'Super Lawyer'
in Bankruptcy and Debtor's Rights. The March issue of Connecticut
Magazine contained a special section highlighing these
professionals. Of the twenty-five lawyers named in Bankruptcy,
Attorney Melchionne was one of the few who concentrate in
representing consumer debtors.
Attorney Melchionne featured in the Debt Podcast
Saturday, Feb 17 2007 Filed in:
What's New
Responding to a post made by Attorney Melchionne on the Bankruptcy
Law Network, well-known podcaster on personal finance, Attorney Jay
Fleischman, comments in his
Debt Podcast
released on February 17, 2007.
Attorney Melchionne goes to Washington
Monday, Feb 12 2007 Filed in:
What's New
Together with other members of the National Association of Consumer
Bankruptcy Attorneys, Mr. Melchionne went to Washington, D.C. to
meet with Congressional leaders to discuss fixes to the disastrous
Bankruptcy law changes enacted in 2005. Staff of the Connecticut
delegation learned about the increases in foreclosures in the state
and the consequences of burdensome document production and the
useless pre-brankruptcy credit counseling which help only 3% of
potential filers. Unlike previous years, reception to discussion of
these problems was warm and the staff of newly elected Chris Murphy
listen intently.
Attorney Melchionne appears on nationally broadcast television news show
Friday, Feb 09 2007 Filed in:
What's New
On February 9, 2007, the PBS show NOW with David Brancaccio
featured an updated on the effects of changes to the Bankruptcy
Code enacted in 2005. Attorney Melchionne was interviewed in a
followup to a story originally broadcast on March 25, 2005.
Focusing on his clients, the McCormack's, the story follows the
effects of the new law on their finances and the ability to get a
frest start. Additional interviews with Professor Elizabeth Warren
of Harvard Law School and some proponents of the changes are
included. To watch the video, click on the Video tab
above.
