Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys - advocacy group for consumer bankruptcy attorneys and their clients. Site contains useful links to other bankruptcy websites. Website: www.nacba.org
United States Bankruptcy Court Official Forms - official bankruptcy forms for the US Bankruptcy Courts. Website: www.uscourts.gov/bkforms/index.html
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania - official website for the US Bankruptcy Court which covers the western region of Pennsylvania.
Main Office: 5414 U.S. Steel Tower 600 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-644-2700
Erie Office: U.S. Courthouse, Room B160 17 South Park Row Erie, PA 16501 Phone: 814-464-9740 FAX: 814-464-9747 Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Johnstown Office: Penn Traffic Building 319 Washington Street Johnstown, PA 15901
Website: www.pawb.uscourts.gov
CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Filing) for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania - system which allows attorneys to electronically file bankruptcy petitions and forms and provides access over the Internet to bankruptcy case dockets and documents. Website: https://ecf.pawb.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl
PACER - Federal Judiciary's centralized registration, billing, and technical support center for electronic access to U.S. District, Bankruptcy, and Appellate court records. Website: http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/
13Network - electronic access to trustee information on Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Website: www.13network.com
Other Consumer Links
I-CAN! E-File - a free online system that allows low-income people file federal taxes and apply for the EITC on-line.
Family Resources Economic Empowerment Initiative - a program that empowers families and older youth in the East End of Pittsburgh and the greater PIttsburgh area to achieve economic self-sufficiency. They focus on financial education and resources, helping people access public benefits (mostly energy assistance and Pa Property Tax and Rent Rebate) and economic resources and free tax prep (in partnership with Just Harvest, Goodwill and United Way).
New Program in Pennsylvania to Help Homeowners Reduced Energy Consumption and Costs - With the Keystone HELP® Energy Efficiency Loan & Rebate Program, most Pennsylvania homeowners who meet the program's eligibility guidelines can get a low cost loan or a rebate for energy-saving eligible improvements installed by a Keystone HELP® Approved Contractor. Visit www.keystonehelp.com to apply or for more information.
Federal and Pennsylvania "Do Not Call" Websites - allows user to register telephone numbers, including cell phone numbers, for the "Do Not Call" lists for telemarketers. Registration remains in effect for five years, so if you signed up when the lists first began five years ago, you will need to register your phone numbers again to remain on the lists. Federal List - www.donotcall.gov Pennsylvania List - http://dnc.attorneygeneral.gov/Register.aspx
National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) - advocate for low-income consumer justice and expert on low-income consumer issues. Website: www.consumerlaw.org
2011 Consumer Action Handbook - This guide from the Federal Consumer Information Center can help with your consumer problems and questions. Find help on such topics as buying and leasing cars, shopping from home and protecting your privacy and yourself from fraud.
Website: www.consumeraction.gov
Better Business Bureau - services include business reliability reports; dispute resolution; truth-in-advertising; consumer and business education; and charity review. BBB of Western Pennsylvania 300 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 100-UL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 -2511 Phone: (412) 456-2700 Fax: (412) 456-2739 Website: www.pittsburgh.bbb.org Email: info@pittsburgh.bbb.org
Advantage Credit Counseling Services - assists people to live within their income. Also assists people to apply for Act 91/HEMAP (Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program). (866) 699-2227 Website: www.advantageccs.org River Park Commons 2403 Sidney Street, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Credit Reporting Agencies - agencies that prepare credit reports. These agencies may charge a fee to obtain a copy of your credit report. As of September 1, 2005, everyone is entitled to one free credit report per year through www.annualcreditreport.com. To request a free copy of your credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com. You can either make the request over the internet or print out a form to make the request by mail. You can also make the request via telephone at 1-877-322-8228. You must use this phone number for your free report. Equifax - (800) 685-1111, www.equifax.com TransUnion - (800) 888-4213, www.transunion.com Experian - (888) 397-3742, www.experian.com
National Student Clearinghouse - verifies student degree and enrollment information. Can assist in locating a student loan. Website: www.nslc.org
Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection - promotes consumer education and publicizes matters relating to consumer fraud, deception and misrepresentation. Based upon patterns identified through consumer complaints or investigations, the Bureau is authorized to take formal legal action against persons and organizations who engage in unfair and deceptive conduct in the advertisement or sale of goods or services within the Commonwealth. 14th Floor Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone: 717-787-9707 Fax: 717-787-1190 Toll-Free: 1-800-441-2555 Website: www.attorneygeneral.gov/consumers.aspx?id=255
