March 25, 2026

Article—Real Estate in California Consumer Bankruptcy: Common Mistakes That Can Put a Client’s Residence at Risk

March 25, 2026/ Joseph Boufadel

Misty Perry Isaacson’s article highlights common pitfalls at the intersection of consumer bankruptcy and real estate that can put a client’s home at risk and how practitioners can avoid them with careful planning.

Published in the Riverside Lawyer Magazine, March 2026 Edition.

Link to the Article.

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