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About Walter
Attorney Walter Metzen, the principal bankruptcy attorney here at Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer.com, has over 10 years experience in consumer bankruptcy law, and has helped thousands of Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan residents get a fresh financial start. All associate attorneys have also successfully assisted thousands of clients with their bankruptcy filings. We maintain close communication with our clients by being readily available in person (walk-in times everyday), by telephone by fax an
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 25%
- Foreclosure: 25%
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 25%
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 25%
Walter Metzen is a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy representing individual debtors in the metro Detroit area. My office has filed over 10,000 personal bankruptcy cases for residents in Southeast Michigan.
Languages spoken
English, German
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1994 | 05/14/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Legal answers | 5 |
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| Super Lawyer Consumer Bankruptcy | SuperLawyers | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan 2016 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: Consumer | Super Lawyers | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th Anniversary | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy | American Board of Certification | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence | University of Detroit School of Law | 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan Jurisprudence Award for Insurance Law | University of Detroit School of Law | 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan Jurisprudence Award-Civil Procedure | Thomas M. Cooley School of Law | 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan Jurisprudence Award-Torts | Thomas M. Cooley School of Law | 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Principal Attorney/Owner | Consumer Bankruptcy Law Offices of Walter Metzen | 1992 - Present |
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| Access to Bankruptcy Court | Panel Attorney | 2011 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bankruptcy Board of Certification | Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of Michigan | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Bankruptcy Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| IN RE VAUGHN Case No. 03-CV-70906-DT. (E.D. Mich. Jan 06, 2006) | The Court finds that Vaughn's interest in the vehicle did not terminate upon repossession. and that the bankruptcy judge's conclusion that return of the vehicle for inclusion in the bankruptcy estate was not in error. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) | BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES AND THE AVOIDANCE OF TUITION PAYMENTS | 2017 |
| Proper Disclosure: Pre-petition and Post-petition Assets | American Bankruptcy Institute Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Michigan State University | N/A | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Juris Doctor | Studied toward Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| 24th Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City MI | Consumer: Student Loans | 2017 |
| 9th Annual Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference | Proper Disclosure: Pre-petition and Post-petition Assets | 2013 |
| Consumer Bankruptcy Association 2nd Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Institute | Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice: Avoiding Conflicts, Problems and Malpractice | 2011 |
| New Code Consumer Bankruptcy Association Meeting | Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act BAPCPA Means Testing: What Does it Mean? | 2005 |
Reviews
(146) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(8)
Mary Leija, Family Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Metzen is well versed in all aspects of bankruptcy.
Craig Schoenherr, Debt collection Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Walter is a true leader in his field. Always responsive and cooperative. Lives up to the highest degree of ethical conduct.
Cost
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Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Bankruptcy Law Office of Walter Metzen
645 Griswold Street
Suite 3156 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI, 48226-4214
Office (313) 962-4656
Office (888) 777-3453