Baratta, Russell & Baratta, (“BRB”) would like to thank our clients, friends and family for the many referrals made to us over the past 22 years. We are continually and eternally grateful for the trust you show us by doing [ Read More ]
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Discharge of Student Debt in Bankruptcy Door Opens
My firm does not handle bankruptcy cases. But, a recent decision made in the Southern District of New York may have long term and huge ramifications that may affect the 45 million borrowers of $1.5 trillion in student loans. It [ Read More ]
For Doctors Who Treat Personal Injury Patients Your “EXPOSURE ANALYSIS” Is NOT What You Think It Is
An “Exposure Analysis” might sound like the pre-prom perusal by a nervous dad of a too scantily-clad teenaged daughter, but for doctors whose practice involves treating patients injured in traumatic accidents, such an inspection can be a whole lot scarier. [ Read More ]
What you Need to Know about the “Company Car” You Drive
Do you drive a company car for your work? Does your company carry Under-Insured Motorist insurance on this vehicle? I have discussed the importance of under-insured motorist coverage in the past. This coverage protects you and your loved one if [ Read More ]
Getting Old(er) and Paying it Forward
I recently visited Atlanta, GA. and visited the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. This museum is dedicated to the achievements and ongoing challenges for the U.S. and the world civil rights movement. I learned about the Gini index. [ Read More ]
Beware of YOUR Insurance Company Accusing YOU of FRAUD
State Farm promises, “it’s here to help life go right” and that it’s “like a good neighbor”. Erie Insurance sells its products by proclaiming, “Do more of what you love because your good life is protected by Erie Insurance”. But [ Read More ]
Medicaid 101 – Medicaid Pre-Planning: Protecting a Loved One Before They Need a Nursing Home
In medicine, the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The same holds true for Medicaid Pre-Planning in order to protect your or a loved one’s assets from the devastating costs of nursing home care. [ Read More ]
BRB Having FUN supporting Laurel House & Philadelphia VIP
For the past few years Baratta, Russell & Baratta has been becoming increasingly involved with Philadelphia VIP and Laurel House of Montgomery County. Laurel House – a non-profit organization working to end domestic violence. We recently participated Laurel House “Walk [ Read More ]
10 Ways My Support Staff Makes Me Look Good
A recent review of my services on the website AVVO (a website where clients can review their lawyers) included this line from a client named Caroline: “He also has a very helpful and pleasant office staff.” In a review posted [ Read More ]
Medicaid Planning – Saving a Legacy
Medicaid Planning is, in part, an effort to preserve a financial legacy for children despite the fact that a parent is about to experience the potential devastating financial costs of growing old. The average cost of a nursing home in [ Read More ]