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Zochowski Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm specializing in financial areas of the law related to insolvency.
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Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
100 E Big Beaver Rd Ste 900, Troy, MI, 48083
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Paula Cope | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Attention to Detail was non existant
I hired Scott going by the reviews he received, now I know those were all lies. He was hired to do a bankruptcy and failed to file the final paperwork and my bankruptcy was denied because of it. I asked specific questions regarding not filing bankruptcy on my home, and now I find out that he was wr...
This client review is not factually accurate. The case successfully ended with a Discharge Order on 12/03/2013. (US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan Case No. 13-55855). All clients receive a copy of their final order from my office and from the Court. You must include everyone you owe money, including your mortgage. This is something both my office and the Court remind all debtors about at several stages of the case. Reaffirmation agreements are typically are not offered or required for first mortgages. From numerous phone conversations with this former client in the past, I believe she is upset that her credit did not improve as fast as she wanted after bankruptcy and may have forgotten the details of our consultations from 3 years ago concerning how long you must wait to qualify for a new mortgage or refi after a bankruptcy. All mortgage companies have guidelines that limit eligibility for a few years after a bankruptcy or foreclosure. But they also typically reject applicants with large amounts of delinquent debt. For all my clients, I try to weigh out the best legal option from what may not be desirable choices given their financial hardship.
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
The Best Bankruptcy Attorney
Scott Zochowski is by far the best attorney we have ever had to hire. My husband is very sick and unfortunately, we do and did not have health insurance, so after months and months of struggling to pay these bills we succumbed to bankruptcy. Honestly, he made this terrible situation in our lives so ...
Posted by Keith | January 17, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
A recommendation without reservation
Once we decided it was time we contacted Scott to handle our Bankruptcy. He educated us, warned us, and directed us as he showed us a way through our financial issues. He has a very calming demeanor, allowing us to finally relax. The case went just as he had described it. We could not be happie...
Posted by Vanessa | May 15, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
I recommend Scott for bankruptcy matters
I was scared and unsure about what to do. Scott walked me through everything. He answered all my questions (even the stupid ones). He was very knowledgeable and always responded promptly to my phone calls and emails. Everyone in the office was extremely nice and very helpful. Even though the process ...
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2012 | Real Estate
See Scott!
I found Scott Zochowski without a referral, which is unlike me, and I'm so glad I did! I probably did 100 hours of research on getting out of my underwater 80/20 mortgage, and after speaking with him on the phone, I could tell right away how knowledgable he was. Other attorneys wanted a big retainer ...
"Scott is an excellent bankruptcy attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and is always a passionate advocate for his clients."
"Scott has persevered through a challenging pro bono appeal benefiting the bankruptcy community and assisting Debtors in retaining their homes through the bankruptcy process. His work was outstanding."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Scott. I have known him since 2003, when we worked together in a legal aid agency. Since then, I have trusted him referrals of my friends and family members. If I ever needed a bankruptcy attorney myself, he is the first person I would contact."
"I endorse this attorney. Scott is very knowledgeable about bankruptcy law. He has been a trusted bankruptcy expert referral."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is highly professional and is my go to attorney for bankruptcy issues. Jeffery D. Maynard"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zochowski possesses an exceptional knowledge of the law and maintains a high degree of integrity and moral character in his law practice."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Suspension issued in MI, 2016
updated on 01/26/2017Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in MI, 2016
updated on 08/17/2016Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Member of the Year, Consumer Bankruptcy Association
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1997
Jurisprudence Acheivement Award, Michigan State University College of Law
2005 - Present
Owner, Zochowski Law, PLLC
2003 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Gold, Lange & Majoros, PC
2002 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Beeding & Hacker
2000 - 2001
Staff Attorney, UAW Legal Service Plan
1998 - 2000
Staff Attorney, Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service
1998 - 1998
Student Attorney, Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services
1997 - 1997
Student Attorney, Misdemeanor Defenders
2012 - Present
Consumer Bankruptcy AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Polish American Legal SocietyMember
2010 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Northern District of Ohio chapter)Member
2004 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Wisconsin chapter)Member
2004 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Northern District of Indiana chapter)Member
2001 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter)Member
2001 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Northern District of Illinois chapter)Member
2000 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember
2000 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan chapter)Member
2000 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
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Member
Member
2009 - 2010
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2000 - 2001
Macomb County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2000
Michigan Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - 1998
National Lawyers GuildMSU College of Law Chapter President
Reversed & remanded.
Michigan bankruptcy-specific exemption statute found constitutional
Appealed from Bankruptcy Appeals Panel to 6th Circuit
Appealed from Bankr. W.D. Mich. to 6th Circuit Bankruptcy Appeals Panel
1998
Juris Doctor
1994
Bachelor of Business Administration
2011
2010
2009
2008
Bankruptcy and Family Law
2005
Client Intake: Weeding Through Potential Client Phone Calls
2004
Bankruptcy and Family Law
2003
Bankruptcy Intersection With Family Law
2002
Bankruptcy Overview for Accountants
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I am trying to file a writ of habeas corpus for my brother that is incarcerated in wayne county jail. i need help filling it out
15 Sep 2012
A co-occupant is on the lease but not required to sign the lease what is their legal obligations.
13 Jul 2011
How long after a guilty verdict do I have to file an appeal.
11 Jul 2011
Legal Guide: Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney
15 Jul 2011
Bankruptcy Law 101: Automatic Stay
10 Jul 2011
Foreclosure and Home Insurance
09 Jul 2011