George Vogl
Leveraging over 15 years of experience as a former bankruptcy and consumer-rights attorney, George has keen insight into the day-to-day technology and operational needs of this client base. Serving as Director, he works with law firms to streamline their procedures and implement industry best practices. After nearly 10 years of general business, accounting, and financial-analysis experience, George brings a diverse perspective to the various administrative challenges facing bankruptcy attorneys and utilizes that strong understanding to outline practical solutions that meet individual firm objectives. Working closely with Stretto’s Product Development and Product Management teams, he offers clients consultative guidance on new tools and resources that maximize productivity while compiling feedback in an effort to continually improve our technology solutions. As a thought leader, George presents informational webinars and other training courses on how software can automate the bankruptcy process. Joining the Stretto team as part of the company’s acquisition of CINgroup, George brings a valuable, multi-faceted skill set to his role.
Articles by George Vogl
Can Bankruptcy Eliminate Past Due Utility Bills Or Service Shut Offs?
Published on June 15, 2026
Generally speaking, yes, bankruptcy can eliminate most past due utility bills and service shut offs, but there are some exceptions and variables that must be considered. First, it must be…
Can Bankruptcy Eliminate Back Rent Or An Eviction Judgment?
Published on June 12, 2026
Yes, bankruptcy can eliminate both back rent and eviction judgments. Eviction judgments are straightforward, as you have presumably already been evicted from the premises and are just dealing with the…
Can Bankruptcy Get Rid Of Medical Bills From A Hospital Or Doctor’s Office?
Published on June 11, 2026
Yes. Medical bills are general unsecured creditors in bankruptcy and subject to the bankruptcy discharge. Once the bankruptcy case is closed and discharged, the providers of medical services generally do…
Can Bankruptcy Get Rid Of Payday Loans?
Published on June 10, 2026
Yes. Payday loans generally do not have any collateral attached to them and are not provided with any priority treatment under the Bankruptcy Code. They are general unsecured creditors and…
Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment?
Published on June 9, 2026
In most cases, yes, bankruptcy will stop wage garnishment. Upon filing your bankruptcy, the Automatic Stay of Bankruptcy is triggered, which is a federal injunction against your creditors that stops…
Can Bankruptcy Stop A Lawsuit From A Debt Collector?
Published on June 5, 2026
Yes. When you file for bankruptcy protection, under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the filing triggers an injunction known as the Automatic Stay of Bankruptcy. This is a powerful federal…
Do I Have To List All My Debts In Bankruptcy?
Published on June 4, 2026
Yes! The Bankruptcy Code requires that you schedule every debt you owe, even those that are contingent or uncollectible, in your bankruptcy petition. Debts are broken down into four categories…
What Happens If I Win The Lottery, Hit A Jackpot Or Have Some Other Windfall While In Bankruptcy?
Published on June 3, 2026
Should you be lucky enough to recover a windfall, such as a hitting the lottery or a jackpot, while you are in an active bankruptcy, you must disclose it and…
What Happens If I Inherit Property While I Am In Bankruptcy?
Published on June 2, 2026
There are two dates that must be defined in order to effectively answer this question. First, the date of the bankruptcy filing, as that is the date in the Bankruptcy…
Will I Be Able To Keep My Tax Refunds If I File For Bankruptcy?
Published on June 1, 2026
Tax refunds are always a challenging topic in bankruptcy because there are so many ways that different jurisdictions treat them. To get a definitive answer regarding your situation, you need…