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John Gerard Brookhuis
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Biography
Attorney John G. Brookhuis is a Partner and the principal attorney of Brookhuis Law, LLC, and focuses his talents to help clients achieve debt relief with Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 reorganization and other debt relief methods. John is admitted to practice law in the Federal Courts, as well as all State and Superior Courts in the State of Georgia. He has been a member in good standing with the State of Georgia Bar Association since 2009. John has been working strictly on consumer Bankruptcy since 2010, and is dedicated to understanding the law, as well as his client's particular needs and desires. His goal is to help his clients feel both self worth and the accomplishment of getting their financial lives back on track.
John has successfully helped thousands of clients achieve debt relief through bankruptcy. John is actively involved in the local Bankruptcy community as a Member of the Bankruptcy Inn of Courts, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Advocacy Group. He actively attends bankruptcy seminars, and has trained many lawyers in consumer bankruptcy. John was lead attorney in several cases of first impression in the Northern District of Georgia which resulted in published opinions.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Bankruptcy and Debt
100%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 16 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Brookhuis Law LLC
125 East Trinity Place, Suite 306, Decatur, GA, 30030
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John Gerard Brookhuis's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sara | January 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Efficient and knowledgeable
John made everything so easy. He was always easy to reach and made me feel valued as a person. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr and Mrs. Williams, A
Once we hired Mr. Brookhuis, I felt very comfortable knowing that he was knowledgeable about the case and what steps to take in regards to alleviating such issues.
Posted by Tekeba | January 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome lawyer
Mr Brookhuis is very professional, informative, responsive, honest and helpful. He saved my family while we were going through financial hardship. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help with their case. He’s always a phone call or email away. He took my case and literally helped me throughou...
Posted by Elizabeth | January 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal, helpful attorney
John helped me file bankruptcy for a family member. He was very patient and helpful with with whatever questions we had and was very understanding of our particular financial situation. I did not expect to get as much personal, 1:1 help from an attorney that we were not paying hourly. I am extreme...
Posted by NASHAWNA | January 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Seamless Chapter 7
John is great, he knows his stuff. I sent him everything he requests prior to our consultation. He input everything so the consultation meeting went quickly. I paid the fee and he filed the same day. Within a few days, I had my Trustee Appointment scheduled. He was early and he made sure I was well p...
John Gerard Brookhuis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with John and known him for over ten years. During that time, I've seen him navigate complicated bankruptcy estates and issues to help clients get a fresh start. Bankruptcy is often a tough process, but John manages the process expertly, helping clients make the right choices to reduce or eliminate consumer debt, find peace, and start anew. He is a thoughtful, forthright, and all-around-great attorney. I highly recommend him."
"John is an exceptional and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney. He fights for his clients to give them the representation they deserve when they are in a difficult financial situation. I highly recommend him."
"I have known John for over 6 six years as a fellow bankruptcy attorney. Other attorneys trust and respect John, and the work that he does for his clients. You won't go wrong hiring John for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case."
"John Brookhuis is among the finest bankruptcy attorneys practicing in the Metro Atlanta area. His knowledge of the law, dedication to his clients and reputation among the bankruptcy Judges, trustees, and creditors attorneys in the Northern District Courts are second to none. If you are considering filing bankruptcy you should absolutely meet with John for a free consultation."
"I wholeheartedly endorse John Brookhuis. As a fellow bankruptcy attorney, I can attest to John's great knowledge, skill, and reputation in the community."
"John offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Bankruptcy. He is a solid attorney and genuinely cares about achieving the best results for his clients. I recommend John wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled bankruptcy attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"John is a highly adept and knowledgable bankruptcy attorney. He cares about his clients and has achieved great results on hundreds of cases that we've worked on."
"John is an excellent attorney, one of the best bankruptcy attorneys in the city. I frequently go to John when I need an experienced attorney to brainstorm ideas with. I highly recommend using him if you are considering filing."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Joshua Saunders
General practice lawyer
Alyssa Whatley
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
William Bozarth
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Janine Willis
Unknown lawyer
Amanda Brookhuis
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Best Of 2018 Decatur: Bankruptcy Attorney, Decatur Award Program
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Brookhuis Law LLC
2010 - 2015
Lead Attorney, King & King Law, LLC
Associations
2014 - Present
The Homer W. Drake, Jr. Georgia Bankruptcy American Inn of CourtAssociate
2009 - Present
Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Advocacy Group
American Bankruptcy Institute
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
United States Trustee v. Navin
Motion to Dismiss Granted with a Split Ruling
First Nat'l Bank of Omaha v. Vandeford (In re Vandeford)
Motion to Dismiss Denied
FIA Card Servs., N.A. v. Evans (In re Evans) (Bankr. N.D. Ga., 2012)
Motion to Dismiss Denied
Education
2009
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Wright State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, History
Speaking Engagements
2018
The Bench and Bar Committee Presents a Lunch and Learn Seminar
Lien Avoidance: What You Need to Know
2015
Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Advocacy Group
Means Testing in Consumer Chapter 7 & 13
Publications
2016
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal
It’s a House(hold) Party! Determining Household Size for the Purpose of Means Testing
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are unsecured community debts assigned to each party during a divorce dischargeable in bankruptcy?
19 Dec 2019
Q&A
In a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, until what point can a creditor initiate an adversary proceeding?
17 Dec 2019
Q&A
Can bankruptcy affect your house that you own and how can I get free attorney for bankruptcy to help me
19 Feb 2019