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Kurt A. O'Keefe

Kurt A. O'Keefe

8.8

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

3.6667 star rating 3 reviews
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4 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 25% Foreclosure
  • 25% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
  • 25% Bankruptcy / Chapter 11
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (20 minutes)

Payment types

Cash

Contact Information
  • Kurt O'Keefe Law
    645 Griswold St Ste 3156
    Detroit, MI 48226
    313-962-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: I am a solo practitioner dedicated to staying up to date on consumer law to get the best results for my clients. I enjoy fighting for the underdog and trial... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

3.6667 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Great Bankruptcy Attorney”

Posted by: William, 2009-11-03 20 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Kurt took me through my bankruptcy from start to finish with excellent guidance. He helped me with paperwork and made sure that we navigated the... more
1 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-11-05 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. O'Keefe provided me with outstanding legal service. I would definitely recomend him to anyone who needs an attorney.
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Robert B. Reizner

Mr. O'Keefe is a strong advocate for clients. He is knowledgeable and one of the few board certified bankruptcy attorneys in the State of Michigan.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Reizner , Jackson (MI), About 1 year ago
Kurt Thornbladh

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kurt Thornbladh , Dearborn (MI), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 30 years since Kurt A. O'Keefe was first licensed to practice law in MI.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Wayne State University Law School JD 1979
University of Michigan history BA, cum laude 1976

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Attorney of the Month National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc. 2008

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
member American Bankruptcy Insitute 2000–present
member Catholic Lawyers Society 2002–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: How long can a company remain in Chapter 11? Is...
Kurt's answer: No deadline, there is a deadline for proposal of a plan, but that can be extended by the Court for... more
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Cases
Title:
In Re Bell
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
Outcome:
6th Circuit ruled no ride through
Description:
Bankruptcy Court allowed ride through on GMAC secured loans, did not require reaffirmation. 6th Circuit reversed, effectively eliminating "ride...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Law Office Marketing NACBA Seminar 2009
Individual Chapter 11 NACBA annual seminar 2008