Edward J. Gudeman

Edward J. Gudeman

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 52 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Royal Oak, MI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Business ... +2 more

1026 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Suite A, Royal Oak, MI

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

We specialize in bankruptcies for individuals and businesses, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13.

55 years | 600 cases

30%
Estate Planning 30%

We specialize in comprehensive estate plans, including Trusts and trust funding documents, Wills, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and any other documents you may need.

55 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Business 20%

We offer a large variety of business planning and transaction services. Whether you are forming a new business, selling or acquiring a business, selling or acquiring real estate or business assets, we can guide you through the process.

55 years

20%
General Practice 10%

In addition to our specialized practice areas, we are well versed in property disputes, general transactional work, real estate transactions, and litigation.

55 years

10%
Tax 10%

We can assist in identifying and qualifying for tax exemptions, and offer full-service, custom tax resolution services for individuals and businesses with Federal and State tax issues.

55 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 52 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1973

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Gudeman & Associates, P.C.

1026 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Suite A, Royal Oak, MI, 48067

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Edward J. Gudeman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Bill | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great experienced lawyer

Ed has helped us out with issues with bankruptcy. He is an expert in this field and I highly recommend him. Ed and his staff are both smart hardworking and honest.

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Edward J. Gudeman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Haveman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Ed for all Chapters of bankruptcy, for individuals and business, and negotiations with creditors inside and outside of bankruptcy"

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James Weiner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several of my clients to Ed over the last few years and they always report that he does a great job for them.. explaining everything while handling their debt in bankruptcy. I wholeheartedly endorse Ed."

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William Huebner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Weiner

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2018

updated on 07/19/2018

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President/Managing Attorney, Gudeman & Associates, P.C.

2007 - 2009

President/Managing Attorney, Weik & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2007 - Present

Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Member

1978 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

1975 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

1975 - Present

6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

1973 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1973 - Present

Eastern District of Michigan

Member

Education

1971

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

MACPA SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Bankruptcy 101

Languages

English

Activity

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