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Trailblazer Ramona Morel Receives the Renaissance Award from the New York Institute of Credit

by Cheryl LopezFebruary 18, 2021

On February 3, 2021, Ramona Morel, the City Bar Justice Center’s Consumer Bankruptcy Project Director, was presented with the Renaissance Award at the New York Institute of Credit’s (NYIC) 14th Annual Women in Achievements Awards virtual ceremony for her dedication to excellence in the pro bono sector, and legal and business profession at large.

Financial Literacy for Veterans: Starting the New Year on a Financial Fresh Start

by Ramona Morel, Esq.December 23, 2020

The New Year provides an opportunity to start fresh and look forward to a bright financial future. One resolution to undertake this coming year is financial literacy.

Dealing With the Financial Impact of the Coronavirus in New York City

by CBJC StaffMarch 18, 2020

With the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19, communities are being financially impacted as many suffer loss of income as a result of becoming ill or due to the temporary closure of businesses. In these uncertain times, it is important to be proactive when faced with financial distress. Below is a guide including essential tips and resources New Yorkers will find helpful from the City Bar Justice Center.

NYC Small Claims Court Raises Monetary Cap

by Christin Damiano, Esq.January 23, 2020

There is good news for pro se litigants in New York City Small Claims Court. As of December 16, 2019, the cap for recovery in that court is raised to $10,000. Previously, Small Claims Court had a maximum limit of $5,000. Small claims court is a less formal venue where litigants typically represent themselves.

Maximizing Your Savings Account Plan

by Ramona Morel, Esq.October 3, 2019

Ramona Morel is the Director of the Justice Center’s Consumer Bankruptcy Project. Though October is known for Halloween, it’s also National Financial Planning month. As the Project Director of the Consumer Bankruptcy Project at the City Bar Justice Center, I can tell you from experience that putting some money aside in savings is a great … Continue reading Maximizing Your Savings Account Plan →

Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy - video

Video: Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy

by CBJC StaffDecember 7, 2017

In this second video from CBJC’s Consumer Bankruptcy Project, learn about the qualifications your case must meet in order for your student loans to be discharged in bankruptcy.