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Richard G. Fonfrias
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Rich Fonfrias is a respected Financial Rescue and Bankruptcy Lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois. He has practiced law since 1996 and has in-depth experience helping families and business owners overcome serious financial problems.
Rich represents clients in all types of financial emergencies, including creditor lawsuit defense – credit card defense – foreclosure defense – debt elimination, reduction and settlement – tax elimination, reduction and settlement – and loan and mortgage modifications, as well as chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies.
In 1990, Rich graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in...
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Thomas Howard
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate and Securities
Marquette University Law School
Since obtaining my license in 2008, I have dedicated my career to representing numerous financial institutions, focusing on enforcing their security interests. Over the last decade, I have supported community banks through complex commercial workouts, dealing with sophisticated financial products. My litigation experience extends to contested contract cases based on various legal theories.
I have been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers since 2015. My practice primarily involves representing secured creditors in all facets of commercial loan enforcement, from initiating commercial workouts to enforcing judgments. I frequently write on these subjects and...
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Charles N. Therman
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Workers' Comp
DePaul College of Law
Attorney Charles N. Therman is an effective, experienced, compassionate advocate. He represents clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, nursing home abuse, bankruptcy and foreclosure defense matters. He provides straightforward answers and solutions for his clients. Contact Charles for a free consultation!
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Tina (Christine) Adams
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
John Marshall Law School
Tina Adams has been with Robert J. Adams & Associates full time since 1993. After law school, Tina became the managing partner at Robert J. Adams & Associations. Tina like her father concentrates in Consumer Bankruptcy. In addition, Tina works with business bankruptcy and Personal Injury cases. Tina is the Lake County attorney for Robert J. Adams & Associates. Additionally, in 2005 Tina became a part time adjunct instructor at the College of Lake County.
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Ariel Weissberg
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
Saint Louis University School of Law
Ariel Weissberg is the managing partner of Weissberg and Associates, Ltd., 401 South LaSalle Street, Suite 403, Chicago, Illinois, 60605. Weissberg and Associates, Ltd. concentrates in the areas of business and commercial litigation, transactional matters and all aspects of insolvency and financial distress, including bankruptcy, loan work-outs and foreclosures. Mr. Weissberg founded Weissberg and Associates in July, 1984. Since then, he has built a varied and loyal clientele, comprised of small to medium-sized to publicly traded businesses, and individuals. He is sought out for complex business and financial planning, especially relating to credit facilities and crisis-management, and high-risk litigation....
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Terrance S Leeders
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Bankruptcy attorney in Chicago with 20+ years bankruptcy experience. I handle all aspects of chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases in Chicagoland. I offer free consultations to help get you the advice you need to make an educated decision about the bankruptcy filing process. Contact me to get the fresh start you deserve.
I am a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Association. I have filed thousands of bankruptcy cases in Illinois and have eliminated millions of dollars in debt from credit cards, medical bills, repossessions,...
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David P Leibowitz
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Tina T Tran
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Tina T. Tran (known to her close friends as Ty) is a second-generation Vietnamese American. As an ardent social justice advocate, Tina is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and affirming legal support and advocacy to people of all backgrounds and circumstances. She prides herself on giving her clients the fresh start they deserve, whether that be through filing for Bankruptcy, or through the Expungement and Sealing of criminal records. Tina grew up in the California Bay Area, and she learned early on about the wide discrepancies between people of different economic or racial backgrounds and their access to the...
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Eric Zelazny
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Eric Zelazny is a bankruptcy attorney who is the founder and managing partner of Zelazny Business Bankruptcy. Before becoming an attorney, Eric was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for KPMG, which is the largest accounting firm in the world. He graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana with Honors. At the time, the University of Illinois was the number one-ranked accounting program in the United States. Eric also managed to pass the Certified Public Accountant exam the first time he sat for the exam, a feat only twenty-eight percent of those who took the exam managed...
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Mr. Gary A. Newland
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago
Gary Newland is an experienced trial attorney evidenced by the hundreds of cases he has successfully won at trial. Many of Gary's cases have been covered by USA Today, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, NBC, The Daily Herald, Oprah Winfrey, and the list goes on. Many of the clients Gary represents are referrals from other attorneys who are aware of his skills and reputation in the community. He has been an invited guest lecturer to the Bar Association and other legal organizations as well as an author of published articles on legal issues. He has been a member of the...
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John Eggum
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 16 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
University of Iowa
A partner in the firm, John Eggum concentrates his practice on insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation. With respect to insurance coverage matters, Mr. Eggum is regularly retained in a wide range of property and casualty commercial lines disputes, and has represented insurance companies in property coverage litigation (fire, wind, hail, collapse, etc...), inland marine matters, and liability coverage litigation (including mass tort, products claims, cyber/technology liability, and professional liability claims). He also represents both private and public companies (including financial institutions) in commercial disputes around the country. Mr. Eggum is also frequently retained by insurers, banks,...
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Mark Varboncouer
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Patents and Products Liability
University of Illinois College of Law
Mark Varboncouer is the founder of Varboncouer Law. Mr. Varboncouer is an experienced trial attorney who previously spent 10-plus years with Kirkland & Ellis LLP (“one of the nation's largest and most prestigious law firms”/ “known for its world-class litigation practice”/ “one of the ‘Fearsome Foursome’ — the four firms most likely to strike fear in opposing counsel”); and 4-plus years with another highly-prestigious 1,000-plus attorney law firm, McGuireWoods LLP, where he litigated a variety of issues: contracts, non-competes, tortious interference, unfair competition, fraud, licenses and complex intellectual property issues (e.g., patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, false advertising etc.)....
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Jonathan Paul Friedland
CHICAGO, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
University of Pennsylvania Law School
I am a partner and executive committee member. I view my job very simply: to make money for clients whenever possible and to protect their interests at every turn. My transactional work includes serving as outside general counsel to closely-held businesses and their principals; representing private equity funds and others in their M&A activities; and structuring new businesses, business lines, joint ventures, and other significant commercial relationships. I regularly advise clients on a wide range of topics including fiduciary duties, corporate structuring issues (between shareholders, members, joint ventures, etc.), credit negotiations, general contract issues, succession planning, employee matters, and...
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Adriana Cross
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Adriana C Cross is an experienced Bankruptcy attorney, and owner of A Cross Law Firm PLLC, a full-service law firm located at 111 W. Jackson, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60604. She works personally on any and every case that comes into the firm.
Adriana became licensed in the Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy court in 2019, and worked for the Semrad law firm, also known as debt stoppers as a bankruptcy associate with until February of 2020. Adriana at that time chose to work for the family law firm of John Buchmiller and Associates, until April of 2020.
Adriana opened A Cross...
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Jessica Bentz
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Barry University and University of Tulsa College of Law
With more than 15 years of experience in bankruptcy, Jessica Holguin provides advice and counsel to clients seeking debt relief. Mrs. Holguin has assisted clients with foreclosures, debt negotiations, adversaries, tax issues, short sales, real estate transactions with a particular emphasis on liquidations, and reorganizations.
During her legal career, Mrs. Holguin litigated hundreds of cases and participated in a reported case, in which the Supreme Court of Florida affirmed an award for social security benefits Mrs. Holguin obtained for her dependent client. Mrs. Holguin has years of complex litigation experience. She has tried contested matters – involving issues such as IRS...
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Joseph Wrobel
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
DePaul University
I have been a practicing attorney since 1973. I used to handle a wide variety of legal matters for individuals and families. At present, my practice is concentrated in consumer bankruptcy.
In addition to our main office in Chicago, we also have offices in Skokie, Schaumburg, Naperville, Joliet and Gurnee, Illinois.
I am married with one son who is married, living in California, and who is a practicing attorney working for the State of California.
I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Bankruptcy Committee of the Chicago Bar Association....
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Julianne M. O'Grady
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Immigration
DePaul College of Law
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Julianne (Julie) O'Grady has more than 15 years of experience handling immigration and consumer bankruptcy cases. She has helped countless immigrants achieve their goals of obtaining permanent residency and U.S. citizenship; uniting fiancés and families in the U.S., and keeping families together; defending immigrants' rights in immigration court despite prior immigration violations and criminal offenses; and helping immigrants successfully win their claims of asylum. She has also helped numerous individuals and couples to file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions, and obtain a fresh financial start. She is committed to helping individuals navigate their...
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Frank G. Cortese
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Georgetown University Law Center
Frank G. Cortese is a Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. He has successfully represented over 7,000 clients in Bankruptcy throughout the Chicagoland area. With over 23 Years experience, you can be confident that he will successfully guide you through the Bankruptcy process. Mr. Cortese concentrates in Bankruptcy Law and will represent you in filing your Bankruptcy. At The Cortese Law Offices, P.C. you will be represented by an experienced attorney and not an inexperienced associate.
Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney Frank G. Cortese has been helping individuals and families facing financial crises throughout the Chicagoland area including Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will...
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Peter Francis Geraci
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
DePaul College of Law
Over 15,000 5-Star reviews from our satisfied clients! Since 1977, Geraci Law has helped over 100,000 people get debt-free by filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. FREE LAWYER CONSULTATIONS, low/no attorney fees down to file. Over 35 offices near you, open late and weekends. Call today to talk, or meet with a lawyer for free. Find out why so many people Trust Geraci Law!
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Raffy A. 'Rae' Kaplan
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Consumer
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Kaplan graduated from Boston University in 1996 having received her bachelors degree in political science, and attended the John Marshall Law School.
Ms. Kaplan graduated from law school with a 3.5 GPA and after passing the bar in 2001, began practicing law with her father, Melvin J. Kaplan, renown bankruptcy lawyer for over 58 years and author of two books including, Chapter 13 How To Get Your Creditors Off Your Back Without Losing Your Shirt.
Ms. Kaplan has helped thousands of Chicago families save their homes, cars, and get a fresh start for over 15 years.
Ms. Kaplan is a member of...
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John Wonais
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
John Wonais has helped thousands of Chicagoans obtain a fresh start through filing bankruptcy while offering affordable and zealous legal representation. He previously worked at one of the largest bankruptcy law firms in Illinois where he appealed a case against the City of Chicago all the way up to the Supreme Court of the United States. He believes that everyone deserves a voice and a chance to be debt free. As a smaller law firm, John prides himself on being available to his clients 24/7 – call now for a free consultation!
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Dean Matsas
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
C. Dean Matsas [known as "Dean"], is the owner of "C. Dean Matsas & Assoc., PC," also known as: MakeItBetterLaw. Born and raised in Chicagoland, to Greek immigrants, Dean understands and appreciates the day-to-day struggles people and their families face. He is a licensed attorney for over 30 years and has extensive experience and knowledge of the law, concentrating in the areas of injury law and debt relief or bankruptcy, helping 100's of clients and their families over the years, to either receive compensation or to get rid of debt.
He focuses on giving his clients personal and individualized...
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George D. Gountanis
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Workers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mr. Gountanis joined Therman Law Offices, LTD. directly upon completing his summer externship and graduating law school in November, 2010. Gountanis became one of Mr. Therman’s quick understudies, learning the art of aggressive negotiation, arbitration as well as trying cases to favorable verdict.
Mr. Gountanis received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Keller Graduate School of Management - Lincolnshire, and his Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School at Grand Rapids, MI. He is admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and...
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Anthony Garcia
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Workers' Comp
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Mr. Garcia recently completed his externship with Therman Law Offices and transitioned into the role of associate attorney. He passed the bar in August 2017. He was a law clerk with the firm for 2 years prior to becoming an attorney. Garcia focuses his practice in personal injury and workers’ compensation. Trained personally on the ‘ins and outs’ by Mr. Therman, he continues to grow and learn how to aggressively represent those in need.
Mr. Garcia received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Anthropology, at the The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his Juris Doctorate...
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Kevin Dreher
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Business
University of Illinois College of Law
Kevin is the Co-Chair of the Insurance Recovery Group at Barnes & Thornburg. He is a litigator and trial lawyer, having focused his practice for more than 20 years on insurance recovery on behalf of policyholders, complex commercial litigation, and claim/dispute-related counseling. He represents policyholders and other commercial parties throughout the United States and abroad, having recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for policyholders.
Kevin represents policyholders in a wide range of insurance coverage disputes, including long-tail environmental, toxic tort and asbestos claims under general liability policies; losses stemming from natural and man-made disasters under first-party and business...
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Christine Thurston
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Vermont Law School
Filing bankruptcy does not have to be a stressful situation. I strive to provide the most personalized and hands-on approach to serving my clients. I am committed to explaining the process so that you understand exactly how bankruptcy works and are prepared for every step. I offer a free consultation with no-pressure choices. At least know your options.
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Van A Schwab
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Along with his years of experience, Lake County divorce attorney Van A. Schwab has a solid educational basis for his divorce and family law practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, he received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Because of recent, up-to-date training, Mr. Schwab is a certified divorce mediator, and is prepared to handle family law issues through collaborative law methods. He has published an article on cohabitation in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Licensed to practice family law in the states of Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey, he...
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Stephen M. Thacker
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
Mr. Thacker is an attorney at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC. With more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of success, Stephen is a valued asset to our law firm. If you require comprehensive legal counsel in Illinois, contact Mr. Thacker today at (312) 464-1234 or toll free at (800) 464-4772.
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John Ioakimidis
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Nathan Jon Reusch
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Wayne State University Law School
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Daniel J Winter
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Washington University School of Law
Law Offices of Daniel J Winter provides personal, high quality representation. Bankruptcy advice and representation for individuals and businesses. We will help you protect your home, car or paycheck. Everyone will meet with an attorney, person-to-person, and we'll answer your questions any time! We have offices in Chicago Loop, Palos Heights, Skokie, and Gurnee. We also represent people in southern Wisconsin in conjunction with Michael S. Winter in Milwaukee. With over 18 years of experience, we will give you "peace of mind".
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David Nelson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
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Robert J. Semrad
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy
DePaul College of Law
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Cindy M Johnson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Business
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Steven J Grace
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Entertainment & Sports
Wayne State University Law School
Chicago Attorney practicing in all of the practice areas listed.
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Michael J. Gunderson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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David Hernandez
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
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Roger Paul Galer
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and International
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Galer is licensed to practice law in the states of Illinois and New York and the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois. He completed his law studies at The John Marshall Law School (Chicago) and American University (Paris Program), then received his Master of Business administration in International Marketing and Finance from DePaul University (Chicago). Following law school, and prior to establishing The Galer Firm, P.C., Mr. Galer worked as a litigator in New York City.
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Michael H. Traison
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Employment and Environmental
Michigan State University College of Law
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David Chang
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
David Chang was born and raised in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. David began his legal career in 2001, where his major focus was in residential real estate transactions.
He helped clients clear title, review loan documents and insure smooth closings in buying and selling of real estate. In 2003, David moved on to representing clients in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. David advanced to a senior attorney position at one of the largest consumer bankruptcy law firms in the nation and has counseled thousands of clients about their financial needs.