Family Law

• Guardianship
  If it is a close relative that is the victim of the scam, it is possible you may need legal assistance to prevent further loss of assets. You should seek the assistance of counsel who is experienced in powers of attorney and guardianships. This will be helpful in safeguarding the financial affairs of the victim.

Criminal Law

• Fraud
  File a report with the FTC and any other federal or state government agency that has enforcement powers over consumer fraud.
• Theft
• Restraining Order
  In Coast to Coast Leasing, the debtor filed a Motion for a temporary restraining order to enjoin creditors from continuing actions against the debtor’s principles and its two affiliates. The creditors objected to the motion. The court reviewed the recent decision in Purdue Pharma and found that case before the court was distinguishable from the much broader relief sought in Purdue. The court then went on to analyze the factors needed for the requested relief. (1) when such proceedings would defeat or impair the jurisdiction over the case before it (2) the moving party has establish a likelihood of success on the merits and (3) the court, must consider whether the injunction will harm the public interest. In this case, the court found all three requirements were met to issue a temporary stay.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Founded in 1990, Ferry Joseph is a Delaware law firm with a varied practice including: Litigation, bankruptcy and reorganization (including Delaware Preference Actions), probate, trust and guardianship litigation, elder law, personal injury, negligence, business/commercial, and collection law. Our clients include: Fortune 500 companies, states, cities, counties, unions, small and large businesses, law firms, individuals and families.

Trusts and Estates

• Power of Attorney
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  When a debtor dies during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the case does not automatically end. Instead, several options are available depending on the circumstances of the estate, the claims of creditors, and wishes of surviving family members.