Kurt A. O'Keefe

Kurt A. O'Keefe

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 46 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

24001 Greater Mack, Saint Clair Shores, MI

About Kurt

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 46 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1979

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kurt O'Keefe Law

24001 Greater Mack, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080

Law Offices of Kurt A. O'Keefe

1593 Torrey Road, G. P. Woods, MI, 49236

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Kurt A. O'Keefe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Hannah | April 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You should hire him!

Kurt was through and easy to understand! He helped with my chapter 7 bankruptcy. Non-judgmental and straight to the point. Will get the job done!

Posted by Barb | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Student loan

Mr. O'Keefe was exceptional in handling my case. Very knowledgeable, & wrapped up my case in a very timely manner. His rating is a definite 10.

Posted by Leah | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great!!

Awesome attorney. Very timely responding to emails and phone calls all around a very charismatic personable fellow. Highly recommended.

Posted by C & W | August 20, 2014

Our Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Review

Mr. O'Keefe was very informative. He showed us step by step how to follow through with our bankruptcy. He never pressured us to continue our bankruptcy; he usually waited for our response each time. He answered our questions and concerns. He even made it convenient for us to locate an office ne...arby so we could meet and to talk to us in person to go over our papers before filing. We definitely would recommend Mr. O'Keefe.

Posted by Larry | August 19, 2014

Took the stress out

Knowledgable, intelligent & very quick to return ur calls emails etc. even called me back while up north visiting a family member. Always let me know what was going on & what I needed to do. Thank you Kurt !!!

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Kurt A. O'Keefe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Granvold

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Why? Mr. O'Keefe's answers are accurate and also detailed . If you are seeking an attorney you should want to know you are taken care of by an attorney carefully providing accurate advice and this attorneys answers demonstrate he knows in fact bankruptcy law. As a result, meet with him and call him when you want accurate advice. Even if you already met with an attorney, obtain a second opinion if Kurt is near you is my advice and then decide: Who are you most comfortable with? Good luck."

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Walter Metzen

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. O'Keefe for over 20 years. Mr. O'Keefe enjoys handling complicated legal issues and will fight for his clients rights. Our local bankruptcy community appreciates his efforts at organizing free educational seminars and his frequent guidance via online forums."

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Richard Nemeth

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt is a state chair of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, an outstanding lawyer and a leader in the bankruptcy community. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Schimmel

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kurt is smart and sharp. I have discussed legal issues on a regular basis with Kurt and found his level of expertise as extraordinary. Kurt is a top bankruptcy lawyer and a true client advocate"

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M. Miller

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradford Botes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Friend

"Kurt is a hard working attorney who does an excellent job for his clients!"

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Daniel Melican

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant legal mind. An expert in all aspects of bankruptcy law. A credit to the Michigan Bar. Highly recommended."

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Howard Roitman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Rogers

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Brennan

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. O'Keefe. He is excellent and totally competent in his file. I refer to him my bankruptcy cases with and receive good reviews from these who engage him."

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Tobias Licker

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. O'Keefe is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and has been recognized by the legal community for professional conduct and experience."

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Marvin Wolf

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Despite the thousands of NACBA members, I know Kurt quite well from NACBA conventions. Who could forget that moustache? Seriously, I have learned a lot from Kurt on our organization's listserv and in our personal conversations, so I can easily endorse Kurt's professionalism and knowledge. He's totally committed to helping his clients and his colleagues."

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Linda Littlefield

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Jump

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kurt for years. We first met at a NACBA convention in 2004 and quickly became friends. I have relied on Kurt for advice in my own practice and have found his knowledge and generosity to be an asset to my small cadre of friends and my practice. His contributions as an active member and speaker at several NACBA conventions have clearly established him as an attorney at the top of his game. As one of the first attorneys to push through a personal Chapter 11 after the bankruptcy law changed, he has become the leader in teaching others how to practice bankruptcy. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Paula Sinclair

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kurt O'Keefe's diligence and aggressive protection of his clients' rights."

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Malcolm Ruthven

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've participated with Kurt in exchanges of information and opinions on the NACBA (National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys) listserv and he exemplifies the highest quality of the practice of bankruptcy law."

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Daniela Romero

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Kurt offers the highest standards of professionalism to his clients. Kurt has also been a great resource to me and his fellow bankruptcy lawyers by genorously sharing his legal knowledge with us."

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John Vos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt A. O'Keefe is a hard-working honest lawyer, who knows enough to be effective yet is interested in his clients' welfare. We know one another from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, where he is an active participant and well-respected. You'd not go wrong to consult with and retain Mr. O'Keefe."

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Ronald Burdge

Foreclosure lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Kurt. I have watched and heard about his work in foreclosure defense for Consumers and his knowledge and skill is terrific. This is an area of law that can be confusing, hard to learn and the law difficult to use and even more difficult to master. Kurt has done that."

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Christopher Mcavoy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. O'Keefe is an experienced bankruptcy lawyer that vigorously protects his clients from creditors. He is also a resource to his fellow bankruptcy lawyers and genorously shares his knowledge of the law."

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David Shook

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Walter Metzen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Brett Weiss

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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Bradford Botes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Daniel Melican

Personal injury lawyer

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John Brennan

General practice lawyer

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Kent Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Malcolm Ruthven

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Paula Sinclair

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jay Jump

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jeffrey Freedman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Pamela Stewart

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jonathan Ginsberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Peter Orville

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Andrew Miofsky

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Timothy Dinan

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Jay Fleischman

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Attorney of the Month, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc.

Work Experience

1980 - 1981

Managing Bankruptcy Attorney, Professional Legal Centers

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

State Chair, Michigan

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

member

2002 - Present

Catholic Lawyers Society

member

2000 - Present

American Bankruptcy Insitute

member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Zaporski

lost U. S. Trustee motion to dismiss

In Re Bell

6th Circuit ruled no ride through

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Education

1979

Wayne State University Law School

JD

1976

University of Michigan

BA, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2010

Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference Consumer Law Remedies in Bankruptcy

2009

NACBA Seminar

Law Office Marketing

2008

NACBA annual seminar

Individual Chapter 11

Publications

Activity

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