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Charles Schneider

Charles Schneider

Charles J. Schneider, P.C.
  • Bankruptcy, Real Estate Law
  • Michigan
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Biography

Mr. Schneider has been in practice for over 36 years. He has been a leader in the area of consumer bankruptcy law. He has been certified by the American Board of Certification sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute since 1995. He has co-authored the chapter on representing Consumers in Bankruptcies under Chapter 7 in the Michigan ICLE publication Handling Consumer and Small Bankruptcies in Michigan. He is currently rated as follows: Martindale-Hubbell "AV" "Preeminent" 2010 - 2014; Avvo.com 10 "Superb" 2010 - 2014; Avvo.com Client’s Choice Award 2013-2014; a "Leading Michigan Lawyer" 2014 by the Leading Lawyers Network; "Michigan Super Lawyer" 2011 & 2012 & 2013 by Thomson Reuters. His pro-bono awards are as follows: Pro Bono service recognition award, U.S. District Ct., Eastern District of Michigan for the years 2000, 2007, 2009 & 2011; a service recognition award from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 2013 for participating in the Access to Bankruptcy program. He has spoken and written for numerous national and local seminars sponsored by the; National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees; American Bankruptcy Institute; Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Assoc. and the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education. He is admitted to practice in the state of Michigan, the Eastern and Western U.S. District Courts; the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Usually 1/2 hour
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Charles J. Schneider, P.C.
- Current
Education
Wayne State University Law School
J.D. (1977) | Law
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Wayne State University
B.A. (1974) | History & Political Science
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Honors: With Distinction
Activities: Fencing Team
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Awards
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankruptcy
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankruptcy
Michigan "Super Lawyer"
Thomson Reuters
Consumer Bankruptcy
Jurisprudence Award
Consumer Bankruptcy Association of Detroit
Consumer Bankruptcy
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankruptcy
Michigan
Thomson Reuters
Consumer Bankruptcy
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankruptcy
Michigan "Super Lawyer"
Thomson Reuters
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankuptcy
Michigan "Super Lawyer"
Thomson Reuters
Consumer Bankruptcy
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankruptcy
10.0 "Superb"
Avvo.com
Consumer Bankruptcy
AV "Preeminent"
Martindale Hubbell
Consumer Bankruptcy
Professional Associations
Consumer Bankruptcy Association of Detroit
Executive Board Member
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Activities: Participation in organization events
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
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Activities: Seminar Attendance
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National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
Associate member
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Activities: Prior Speaker/Panelist
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American Bankuptcy Institute
Member
- Current
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Livonia Bar Association
Member
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Michigan State Bar  # 27598
Member
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Activities: Debtors/Creditors Section
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Strategies For Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals: The Nuances Of The Consumer Bankruptcy Appeal Process
Thomson Reuters; Inside The Minds series
Best Practices For Chapter 13: The Cases, Clients and Challenges Of Filing A Chapter 13: A Forward Looking Approach
Thomson Reuters; Inside The Minds series
Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Michigan)
Certifications
Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist
American Board of Certfication
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
39319 Plymouth Rd
Ste 1
Livonia, MI 48150
Telephone: (734) 591-4890
Fax: (734) 328-6006