There were 11,872 Chapter 7 Personal Bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts so far this year. According to new data the number of personal bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts is up 35% percent from January 1 through September 30, 2009. This is compared to the same nine month period in 2008, according to a new report on Massachusetts bankruptcies by The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman.
On the other hand, Chapter 13, reorganization bankruptcy filings were down 23% during the same time period.
The Warren Group also has a website which allows you to search for bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Personal Bankruptcy Filings On the Rise
October 26, 2009
