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Matthew Wentworth Conrad
also known as Matthew W. Conrad, Matt Conrad
About Matthew
Biography
I'm an Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney who helps people get out of debt with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Bankruptcy and Debt
100%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 23 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Conrad Legal LLC
101 West Ohio Street #2000, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
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Matthew Wentworth Conrad's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
15 Client Reviews
Matthew Wentworth Conrad's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is my first recommendation for all bankruptcy and debt related inquirers. 10 out of 10."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mathew has advised me on several bankruptcy issues and was not only helpful but was able to explain complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner. I was very impressed with his knowledge of bankruptcy laws."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt and I were law partners for several years. When it comes to consumer bankruptcy representation in Indianapolis (and our surrounding communities), Matt is as good as it gets."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Honors (cum laude) graduate, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
2001
Dean's List, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
2000
Dean's List, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Member, Conrad Legal LLC
2014 - 2023
Partner, Deighan Law LLC
2009 - 2013
Partner, Geiger Conrad & Head LLP
2005 - 2008
Associate, James Rigos, P.S.
2004 - 2005
Cooperating Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union Of Washington
2002 - 2004
Associate, Price, Jackson, Waicukauski & Mellowitz, P.C.
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Price, Jackson, Waicukauski & Mellowitz, P.C.
Associations
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
Indianapolis American Inn of CourtBarrister
2005 - 2009
King County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2004
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2004
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2004
Indianapolis American Inn of CourtAssociate
2002 - 2004
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - 2002
Indiana Law ReviewSenior Executive Editor
2000 - 2001
Indiana Law ReviewMember
Sample of Legal Cases
West v. Wadlington
Reversed in favor of client by Indiana Supreme Court
Education
2002
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Indiana Collection Law: The Ultimate Guide
How Bankruptcy Affects Collections
2020
Advanced Collection Law
How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Impacts Collections
2019
FDCPA and Collection Law
Collecting the Judgment: Methods that Work
2019
FDCPA and Collection Law
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: What You Need to Know
2018
FDCPA Compliance for the Indiana Practitioner
Overview of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2018
Collection Law from Start to Finish
The Impact of Bankruptcy on Collections
2016
FDCPA Compliance for the Indiana Practitioner
Persons and Transactions Covered by the FDCPA
2016
FDCPA Compliance for the Indiana Practitioner
Overview of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2016
FDCPA and Collection Law
Bankruptcy's Implications on Collection Practices
2016
FDCPA and Collection Law
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - What You Need to Know
2015
Collection Law from Start to Finish
The Impact of Bankruptcy on Collections
2015
Bankruptcy: New Rules and Latest Issues Affecting Your Practice
Chapter 13 Form Plan and the Forms Modernization Project
2014
Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop
Bankruptcy Filing Procedures
2014
Advanced Collection Law
How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Impacts Collections
2013
Bankruptcy Litigation 101
Dischargeability Actions
2012
Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop
Bankruptcy Filing Procedures
2012
Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by Line Workshop
Chapter 7 Workshop: Filling in the Required Forms Line-by-Line
2011
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law
The Basics of Chapter 7 and the Means Test
Publications
2020
National Business Institute Seminar
How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Impacts Collections — 2020 Update
2019
National Business Institute Seminar
FDCPA: What You Need to Know
2018
National Business Institute Seminar
The Impact of Bankruptcy on Collections
2018
National Business Institute Seminar
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: An Overview
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
The Implications of Bankruptcy on Collection Practices
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
What You Need to Know About the FDCPA
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
The FDCPA: Who and What Is Covered?
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
FDCPA Basics
2015
National Business Institute Seminar
Bankruptcy and Collections
2015
Rigos Primer Series
Law School and UBE Federal Civil Procedure Primer (review editor)
2015
Rigos Primer Series
Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) Review MBE Vol. 2 (review editor)
2015
National Business Institute Seminar
The Bankruptcy Forms Modernization Project and Proposed National Chapter 13 Plan
2014
National Business Institute Seminar
How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Impacts Collections
2014
National Business Institute Seminar
Filing Procedures in Consumer Bankruptcy Law
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Dischargeability Actions
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Bankruptcy Filing Procedures
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Chapter 7 Workshop: Filling in the Required Forms Line-by-Line
2011
National Business Institute Seminar
The Basics of Chapter 7 and the Means Test
2009
Labor News
Can I File for Bankruptcy Again?
2009
Emanuel - Rigos Bar Review Series
California Essay Exam (CEE) Review (contributing and review editor)
2009
Emanuel - Rigos Bar Review Series
California Performance Test (CPT) Review (contributing and review editor)
2008
Emanuel - Rigos Bar Review Series
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) Review (review editor)
2008
Emanuel - Rigos Bar Review Series
Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) Review (contributing and review editor)
2008
Emanuel - Rigos Bar Review Series
Multistate Performance Test (MPT) Review (contributing and review editor)
2008
Emanuel - Rigos Bar Review Series
Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) Review (review editor)
2007
Rigos Primer Series
Indian Law (Washington State)
2003
Indiana Law Review
Recent Developments in Indiana Consumer Law
2002
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
Pre-Trial Motions in a Catastrophic Injury Case (co-authored with Ronald J. Waicukauski)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am being garnished for child support & other attorney fees/medical bills, can I file bankruptcy?
04 Apr 2018
Q&A
Can I buy a car with cash the week after my meeting even tho my distcharge papers won’t be ready until July?
05 Apr 2018
Q&A
What does it mean if a creditor has "written off" my debt? This debt is included in my Chapter 13 plan.
17 Mar 2017