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Bruce Richard Epstein
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Biography
Attorney Bruce R. Epstein has been certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification since 1994 and practices exclusively in that field. He speaks regularly on bankruptcy issues for other lawyers at Bankruptcy conferences and was recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer in bankruptcy by Law and Politics Magazine in 2007 and was named a member of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in 2005.
Attorney Epstein opened his office in Youngstown in 1981 after having practiced in Cleveland. In the early 1980's he shifted his focus to solely Bankruptcy law and was one of the first attorneys in Ohio to becoome certified as a specialist in consumer bankruptcy. In 1990 he moved his offices to Boardman and Warren.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
50%
44 years | 6,500 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
45%
44 years | 4,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Ohio for 48 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bruce R. Epstein
5500 Market Street, Suite 101, Youngstown, OH, 44512-2616
Law Offices of Bruce R. Epstein
106 East Market Street, 507 Chase Tower, Warren, OH, 44484
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Posted by Randy | July 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Top notch bankruptcy attorney
At 65 and headed into retirement, I have been doing less and less work as the years have gone on. Construction has taken its toll on the body. I ended up with covid which just about took me out. It took 3 months to recover. I am someone who paid all of credit cards and loan payments on time. It was ...
Posted by Michael | June 10, 2014
great attorney
Attorney Epstein is great. He was very relaxing to talk to as he set our minds at ease from the start. His secretary is great as well. Every question or concern we had was addressed in a timely , reassuring manner and we appreciated that. Things went exactly as he said they would.
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have enormous respect for Attorney Epstein's knowledge of the law and consummate professionalism. He truly is a gentleman and a scholar."
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"When an attorney spends 30 years of his life doing one kind of work and has handled thousands of cases of that type, he knows the law and likes helping people solve their problems. If you have a bankruptcy question, attorney Epstein is your answer. Period. If his office is anywhere near you, I highly recommend him to you."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Bruce Epstein for nearly ten years. He is very professional, very serious, and cares very much about his clients. He works hard to stay on top of new developments in consumer bankrutpcy law."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Recertified as Senior Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
2014
Recertfication as Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist, American Board of Certification
2009
Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy - Renewal, American Board of Certification
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Member of Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2004
Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy renewal, American Board of Certification
1994
Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Bruce R. Epstein
1979 - 1981
Attorney, Goldfarb & Reznick
1978 - 1979
Law Clerk, US District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Associations
1998 - Present
National Association of Chapter 13 TrusteesAssociate
1994 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1990 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
1990 - Present
Trumbull County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Mahoning County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2019
Sixth Circuit Judicial CouncilMerit Selection Panel for Bankruptcy Judgship
Education
1977
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
J.D.
1974
Northwestern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Top 9 Complications in Bankruptcy
Ethical Considerations
2012
Mahoning County Bar Association
Automatic Stay issues for Litigators
2009
Mahoning County Bar Association
Mortgage Issues in Chapter 13
2008
YSU Tax Institute
Bankruptcy and Trusts
2008
White-Williams Institute
Vehicle Loans in Chapter 13
2008
Bankruptcy Law Seminar
Chapter 13 Auto Treatment Post-Reform
2007
Real Estate Issues in Changing Market
Real Estate Issues in Bankruptcy
2007
O'Neill Great Lakes Regional Bankruptcy Conference
Valuation and Lien Rights in Consumer cases
2006
Practice Under the New Bankruptcy Law
Means test in Chapter 7 and 13
2005
Aligning Your Practice with BAPCPA
Consumer Bankruptcy issues
2004
White - Williams Bankruptcy Institute
What Chapter 7 Lawyers need to know about Chapter 13
N/A
Bench-Bar Retreat
Ethics Panel
N/A
Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
Vehicle Loan Treatment in Chapter 13
Publications
2006
www.epsteinbankruptcy.com
Consumer Bankruptcy Guide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If buying a small condo within the State's exemption limit before filing Chapter 7 is legally protected or fraudulent transfer?
12 Sep 2022
Q&A
Received notice of presumption of abuse.
31 Aug 2022
Q&A
Why does the bankruptcy court for the debtor's expenses?
03 May 2022