Melissa Ann Caouette

Melissa Ann Caouette

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 24 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Livonia, MI
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

39319 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 24 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Schneider Charles J Attorney

39319 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI, 48150

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Melissa Ann Caouette's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Sandy | April 09, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A Caring and Understanding Lawyer

Melissa is the greatest!!! We don't quite know how she remembers it all, but she does! We have been in a chapter 13 bankruptcy for about a year and 1/2 and with health issues and other problems still changing in our lives, she always tries to help and gives suggestions. She has now been able to get o...ur plan payment reduced and shortened to a three year plan, since we gave up our rental home. She has always had time to explain everything, even when we didn't quite understand it... she went over it again. She never seemed to get upset... even with multiple phone tag and lots of revisions. She is the greatest in our eyes and you would love her to.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Success

Had a difficult chapter 13, without Melissa's knowledge and help, the case may not have been confirmed. Would highly recommend if you require a bankruptcy attorney.

Posted by Ken | January 31, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A Reassuring Advocate

Melissa has been confident and reassuring while representing me in my Chapter 13 case. She fought for a reduced term plus went the extra mile by taking the time to review my finances after I was confirmed and submitted modifications to my plan. If you are looking for a Bankruptcy Attorney who will ...take the time to listen to your situation and be your advocate in the complicated court system, look no further.

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Brent Lamkin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Caouette has many years experience representing clients in bankruptcy. She is at the top of her game having handled all aspects of consumer bankruptcy practice, including trials and appeals. She is very competent and willing to fight for her client's best interests. I would highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Associate, Charles Schneider, P.C.

2000 - 2001

Law clerk, Charles Schneider, P.C.

1994 - 1996

Paralegal/analyst, David Ruskin, Chapter 13 Trustee

Associations

2001 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2001 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2001 - Present

Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Baud v. Carroll 2011 US App. LEXIS 2181 (6th Cir. 2011)

Reversed

In re Senczyszyn, 426 B.R. 250 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2010)

Creditor objection overruled

Baud v Carroll (In re Baud) 415 B.R. 291 ( E.D. Mich. 2009)

Reversed

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Education

2000

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Detroit 7th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Conference

The Means Test, Yet Again

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