Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawg SearchSocial Media
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,...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Jon Dowat
Naperville, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX LAW, INC.
I started my career as a broker and investment advisor. I became interested in the tax laws because helping my clients reduce their taxes was an area that made a huge difference in their future. .
I felt I could help my clients more if I studied the tax laws. I quit my full time job and enrolled in law school where I primarily studied taxation.
After I got my law degree I was helping my clients prepare tax returns and settle tax debts with the IRS. I...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
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...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
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...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Stephen M. Thacker
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Family and Personal Injury
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.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Jonathan Paul Friedland
CHICAGO, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 29 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...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial MediaResponsive Law
Anamaria F. Rivero-Boundas
Countryside, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
DePaul College of Law
I represent individuals in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies in Illinois. Free consultation available. Payment plans available for qualified clients.
Bar Admissions
- State of Illinois, 2010
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2011
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2011
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2013
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois, 2016
- State of Texas, 2020
Professional Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
John P. Houlihan
Wheaton, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 37 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Mr. Houlihan was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 1986. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois as a member of the trial bar. He has been admitted to the Capital Litigation Trial Bar of the State of Illinois to represent criminal defendants in death penalty cases. Mr. Houlihan is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, where he has served as Co-Chairman of the Younger Members Committee (1988-1989); Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee (1990-1991); and Chairman of the Membership Committee (2000-2001). He is...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Lynda Wesley
Palatine, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
My practice concentrates on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I have done hundreds of bankruptcies in 35 years of practice. I have lots of practical ideas to save you money and then help you rebuild your credit rating.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
John Eggum
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 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,...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Peter Francis Geraci
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Personal Injury
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!
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial MediaResponsive Law
Adriana Cross
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Elder
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...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Kent Alan Gaertner
Wheaton, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Kent graduated from Carthage College in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He obtained his law degree from Nova Southeastern University of Law in 1977.
Kent has practiced bankruptcy law for over 35 years. He represents clients in Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and in non-bankruptcy workouts and reorganizations. His clients include both consumers and businesses, for debtors and well as creditors. Kent is experienced in all facets of bankruptcy litigation, having represented both plaintiffs and defendants in lawsuits arising out of the bankruptcy process. Several cases in which he has represented litigants have...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Juneitha S Shambee
Evanston, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Northern Illinois University
A Chicago native, Juneitha Shambee has shown passion and dedication to law since a young age. Working vigorously to make strides in her education, she uses that same tenaciousness to achieve results in every case she touches. She has taken on challenges beyond what many attorneys her age would face, personally and professionally, such as battling large firms in copyright issues and achieving excellent settlements for her clients, and even taking on challenging criminal cases and getting them dismissed in the preliminary stages. Although Juneitha is the first college graduate and professional in her family, she did not let...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Majdel S. Musa
La Grange, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Richard F. Doerr
Bloomingdale, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Criminal Defense
Washington University School of Law
Richard Doerr is married and has two children and three teenage grandchildren. In his 40+ years' experience, Mr. Doerr has tried cases on matters ranging from speeding to murder. In 1972, he was selected out of 200 applicants as one of ten participants in the St. Louis County Prosecutor's intern program. During his 31 years in bankruptcy practice, he has seen two major revisions in bankruptcy laws, the first in 1978 and the second in 2005. Mr. Doerr's leisure activities include cross-country skiing, car shows, and driving his classic 1973 Corvette convertible.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Kevin Dreher
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
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...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Joseph Michelotti
Oak Brook, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
The John Marshall Law School
Working to help clients protect their property and deal with difficult financial situations
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Mark Varboncouer
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Patents, Personal Injury and Probate
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.)....
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&A
Joseph Wrobel
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 50 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....
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Jessica Bentz
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Consumer and Family
Barry University and University of Tulsa College of Law
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Roxanna Hipple
Rosemont, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
Hipple Law, P.C. specializes in bankruptcy and estate planning cases. We handle Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases throughout the Chicagoland area for individuals and small businesses. We serve clients located in Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will and Lake counties.
BANKRUPTCY: Ms. Hipple's education and prior work experience sets her apart from other bankruptcy attorneys. She has extensive financial services industry experience, including working closely with numerous types of financially distressed small businesses. Ms. Hipple's education also includes an MBA, which is unique for the majority of attorneys. She has also handled numerous divorce cases which provides her...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Tej Shastri
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 9 years of experience
(773) 657-4427
1 Mid America Plaza, 3rd Floor
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
I am an experienced attorney that specializes in Criminal Defense including DUI and Traffic Law, Bankruptcy, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Debt Settlement and Estate Planning. I was awarded the Rising Star award by Super Lawyers in 2023. I am an experienced litigator with several years of litigation experience having tried over 50 cases in both the jury trial and bench trial setting. I have served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal and traffic offenses. I also have tried and obtained favorable results for Criminal Felonies and Criminal Misdemeanor trials. After my service with the State's Attorney's...
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Michael H. Traison
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Employment and Energy
Michigan State University College of Law
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Michael J. Gunderson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Nathan Jon Reusch
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Wayne State University Law School
Claimed Lawyer ProfileResponsive Law
James Michael Kelly
palatine, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of Missouri - Kansas City
James Kelly has practiced in the areas of divorce and bankruptcy for 21 years. The Law offices of James M. Kelly handles and enjoys complex cases and trial work. Divorce work, especially trial work, requires a certain competency that not all attorney's have. Regardless of your particular fact pattern you can be sure that that the Law Offices of James M. Kelly will handle your matter in an expeditious and professional manner. In matters involving bankruptcy and debt restructuring, the Law Offices of James M. Kelly takes all matters seriously and has an...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Kyle Lindsey
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Kyle has helped many people find relief from their creditors using the Bankruptcy Code. His firm concentrates on consumer cases, and helps individuals with complicated cases.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Robert Schaller
Oak Brook, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
DePaul College of Law
Attorney Robert Schaller has practiced law for more than 35 years. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. Attorney Schaller is the founder of the Schaller Law Firm, P.C. and concentrates his legal practice on clients who need relief from IRS back-taxes.
Schaller directs the National Offer in Compromise Academy, which offers online educational courses.
Robert Schaller received his B.S. in Accountancy in 1982 from the University of Illinois at Champaign – Urbana. He earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 1985 and served on the College’s Law Review. He studied for an...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Roger Paul Galer
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Cindy M Johnson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Collections
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
David Nelson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Drake University Law School
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Robert M Kaplan
Schaumburg, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 37 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Probate
University of Florida
Attorney Robert M. Kaplan has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He is dedicated to assisting clients with family law, real estate law, bankruptcy law, estate planning and probate matters. After receiving a degree in law from The University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville, and working as a Public Defender in Miami, FL, Attorney Kaplan made the move to Illinois to start his own practice in 1991.
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Thomas Drexler
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Thomas W. Drexler has represented individuals and corporations in civil litigation matters for over twenty-five years, with a practical focus on his clients’ interests and desired results. Mr. Drexler will pursue the best means of resolution and provide quality representation that makes economic sense for clients who reluctantly find themselves in legal difficulty. Many of our clients have come to us disappointed with the lack of personal attention and high cost of dealing with large law firms. We strive to handle our cases efficiently and keep our clients fully informed. Your case will be handled by an attorney, and...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Lance Raphael
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Collections and Consumer
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Robert J Fedor Jr
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Tax and White Collar Crime
University of Dayton School of Law
With over 25 years of experience in representing businesses and individuals before all types of Internal Revenue Service proceedings, whether it be administrative or before the United States Bankruptcy Court, the United States Tax Court, one of the United States District Courts or a U.S. Court of Appeals, Robert J. Fedor leads this 8 member firm with his expertise in tax and tax-related matters. Mr. Fedor's experience has provided him with a vast understanding of tax related issues, spanning from tax litigation, IRS collections, criminal tax defense, as well as other tax controversy and bankruptcy related matters. Mr. Fedor...
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Eric T. Perry
Arlington Heights, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
(847) 465-0007
725 E. Dundee Road - Suite 204
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
David Chang
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense 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.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Kurt Carlson
Chicago, IL Bankruptcy Attorney
Bankruptcy and Business
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kurt concentrates his practice on representing clients in corporate matters, complex litigation, and corporate workouts and bankruptcy cases. Kurt has extensive experience in a broad range of legal and business issues that companies must address in order to successfully navigate today’s marketplace, from the boardroom to the courtroom.
A seasoned and successful courtroom advocate and boardroom advisor, Kurt is able to draw on his decades of experience in negotiations and court battles to his client’s advantage by helping to shape strategies and creatively think through potential resolutions in order to achieve the best results possible.
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Joseph P. Doyle
Schaumburg, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Collections
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Are you facing bankruptcy? Seeking the help of a competent and experienced bankruptcy attorney could be your first step to a fresh start. Joseph P. Doyle, Schaumburg bankruptcy attorney, is committed to providing clients with the information and assistance they need to get back on track. When it comes to financial struggles, action is imperative; if you are dealing with financial challenges, let a competent and knowledgeable attorney help you explore your options. The legal team at Joseph P. Doyle can help you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, provide defense from creditor harassment,...