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Practice Areas
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60% Bankruptcy / Debt
33 years
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40% Foreclosure
33 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Andy Miofsky is a top drawer lawyer. But what makes him extraordinary is his ability to relate with his clients. Andy has expertise - make no...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
David Leibowitz
, Chicago (IL), 16 days ago
I have known Andy Miofsky for over 10 years and have found him to be very knowledgeable and professional.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Karl Wulff
, Collinsville (IL), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since Andrew Joseph Miofsky was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active
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1979 |
12/11/2011 |
| Missouri |
Good Standing, Active
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1980 |
10/28/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner & Attorney at
Opened a New Branch Office In Mt. Vernon Illinois
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2009–present
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Administrative Hearing Officer at
County of Madison IL
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2001–present
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Owner & Attorney at
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Andy Miofsky
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1981–present
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Attorney at
Wm. Brandt & Associates
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1979–1981
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Summer Associate & Associate Attorney at
Wiseman Shaikewitz McGivern & Wahl Law Office
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1978–1979
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp |
Bankruptcy Litigation and Mortgage Securitization |
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2006 |
| Washington University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1979 |
| Washington University in St. Louis |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1976 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Pro Bono Legal Services Award |
Madison County Bar Association |
2010 |
| Chairman Downstate Illinois |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2010 |
| Attorney of the Month |
Attorney Target .com |
2009 |
| Pro Bono Legal Services Award |
Madison County Bar Association |
2009 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney |
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation |
2008-present
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| Seminar Speaker |
Bankruptcy Association of Southern Illinois |
2005-present
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| Seminar Speaker |
National Association of Consumer Advocates |
2005-present
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| Seminar Speaker |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2004-present
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| Member |
Missouri State Bar |
1980-present
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| Chairman Downstate Illinois |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2010
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: After trial the Court ruled in favor of Potter and denied Taylor a discharge.
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Your Essential Guide to Bankruptcy in the Southern District of Illinois |
Bankruptcy: "After You File" What You Need To Know |
2010 |
| Founding Member |
Bankruptcy Law Network Blog |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| How Bankruptcy Changes The Landscape |
Real Property Foreclosure: A Step By Step Workshop |
2009 |
| Foreclosure Alternatives to Bankruptcy |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Annual Convention |
2009 |
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