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  • Rothamel Bratton LLC Attorneys Named 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyer-Rising Star

    Apr 04, 2012

    Haddonfield, NJ (March, 2011)- Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law LLC is honored to announce the firms two partners, Charles C. Bratton II and John D. Rothamel, have been named New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2012 by Super Lawyers magazine.   Super Lawyers magazine, published in all 50 states,…

  • Why is it Important to Hire an Experienced Short Sale Attorney?

    Mar 28, 2012

    The current real estate market is unlike any we have ever seen. Real estate values endured a roller coaster ride during the past decade, leaving many homeowners currently owing more than their home is worth. This trend, coupled with the global economic crisis has created an unprecedented volume of properties…

  • Estate Planning: What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

    Mar 19, 2012

    As estate planning attorneys, the thought of someone dying without a will, makes us cringe.  Why?  If you die without a will, you completely lose control.  There are three main purposes for a having a will and each and every person, age 18 or older, needs his or her own…

  • Importance of Estate Planning for Young Families

    Mar 16, 2012

    As a young family you may be thinking that Estate Planning is just for the wealthy and elderly, however as an Estate Planning attorney, I am constantly educating my clients of this exact misconception and the power of estate planning! I urge you to watch this moving story as fellow…

  • South Jersey Young Professionals Association Donates $40,000.00

    Mar 08, 2012

    Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law sends a big congratulation to the South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA) on their official donation of $40,000.00 to the Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Camden, NJ.  The money was raised through sponsorships, ticket sales and auction proceeds from their…

  • How Long Will Bankruptcy Stay On My Record?

    Mar 06, 2012

    At Rothamel Bratton our bankruptcy attorneys understand that you are concerned about how long a bankruptcy filing and discharge may stay on your record.  In our new article below, we’ll address this legitimate concern in three parts. First, we’ll provide the bottom line answer as to how long bankruptcy stays…

  • Bankruptcy and Student Loans

    Feb 28, 2012

    Lawyers.com recently posted an article entitled No Escape from Student Loans through Bankruptcy, describing the challenges many face when considering filing for bankruptcy as a financial fresh start. With college debt on the rise and jobs scarce, many consider bankruptcy but rarely find it effective for student loan debt. Unfortunately,…

  • Planning For Your Future. Never too early to start…

    Feb 01, 2012
  • How to Write a Letter of Instruction For Your Heirs

    Jan 30, 2012

    You have taken the necessary steps to create an updated Estate Plan for your heirs and beneficiaries, but there is a lot of information they will need to know that is not necessarily included in a Will or Trust.  An easy solution is to write a letter of instruction to…

  • Government Wants to Turn Foreclosures into Rentals?

    Jan 25, 2012

    CNN Money recently posted an article explaining the government’s hope to launch a pilot program to turn government owned foreclosures into rentals properties. The program, cited by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, would sell foreclosed homes currently owned by Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac in bulk to investors, who would…