by ciolekLTD | Mar 22, 2016 | Articles, Blog
Bankruptcy attorney Scott Ciolek helps clients file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Michigan and Ohio. This article explains what Chapter 7 is, who most benefits from it, and how you can make an appointment with us to discuss your options. What is Chapter 7...
by ciolekLTD | Mar 1, 2016 | Articles, Blog
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Toledo, a 341 Meeting is scheduled after your petition is filed with the court. This meeting is also known as “the meeting of creditors.” Most people have not heard of this meeting and do not know what to expect....
by ciolekLTD | Jan 25, 2015 | Blog, Firm News, General, Recent News
The Blade reports on a case where three individuals plotted to steal millions of dollars from a Toledo man: “Scott Ciolek, an attorney representing Mr. McLaughlin, said he plans to file a civil lawsuit next week to recover any potential assets and remaining...
by ciolekLTD | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog, Firm News, Mugshot Case, Recent News
News-Sentinel.com published an article on January 9th, 2014. Here’s a preview: Attorney Scott Ciolek, who filed the lawsuit in Ohio, says the practice of charging a fee to remove the mug shots amounts to extortion. Eliminating that part of the business model...
by ciolekLTD | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Firm News, Mugshot Case
TheGuardian.com posted an article on January 8th, 2014. Here’s a preview: “Two websites that make money by posting millions of mugshots of people who’ve been arrested have agreed to stop charging them to take down their photos as part of a settlement...
by ciolekLTD | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Firm News, Mugshot Case
Mark Reiter from The Toledo Blade’s article: Web site opts to settle, pay over use of mugshots. Here’s a preview: “Scott Ciolek, a Toledo attorney for the plaintiffs, said the lawsuit challenged the Web sites on grounds that his clients’ images are...
by ciolekLTD | Jan 7, 2014 | Blog, Firm News, Mugshot Case
UPI.com published an article on January 7th, 2014. Here’s a snippet: “Scott Ciolek, the Toledo attorney representing plaintiffs Debra Lashaway, Phillip Kaplan and Otha Randall, called the operation immoral but said his clients were glad one result of the...
by ciolekLTD | Nov 19, 2013 | Blog, Firm News, Mugshot Case
Inside Edition investigates mugshot websites. Read the report and watch the video here.
by ciolekLTD | Oct 6, 2013 | Blog, Firm News, Mugshot Case
David Segal of The New York Times put the national spotlight on the mugshot issue this weekend. His article “Mugged by a Mug Shot Online” appeared in the October 6th edition and is available online at nytimes.com. In the article, he highlights the many...
by scott ciolek | Jul 30, 2013 | Articles, Blog
Sometimes, a person has to file for bankruptcy protection a second time. The bankruptcy code understands this and allows it, although it does put some guidelines on it to prevent abuse. The bankruptcy code simply puts some time limits on when a person can file again...
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