Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy helping people file Chapter 7 and 13 in Michigan.
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 and by email. We are not the largest law firm in Detroit. We are not the largest bankruptcy law firm in Michigan, nor do we want to be. What we do have is a dedicated, experienced staff that will provide you with attentive, personalized service. We do not believe that bigger is necessarily better. The attorneys at Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer.com strive to know the law and know the Bankruptcy Court system. We study the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy rules and the Local Bankruptcy Rules for the Eastern District of Michigan. We know the Bankruptcy Judges the Chapter 7 Trustee's and the Chapter 13 Trustee's. We know the other local bankruptcy attorneys and we can guide you through any bankruptcy proceeding. All attorneys at Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyers PLLC stay current in the latest developments in all our areas of practice and frequently attend seminars, bankruptcy conferences and workshops to maintain the highest level of bankruptcy law counseling as possible.
Practice areas
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
Bankruptcy Law Office of Walter Metzen
645 Griswold Street
Suite 3156 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI, 48226-4214
Royal Oak Bankruptcy Attorneys
30448 Woodward Avenue
Royal Oak, MI, 48073
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1994 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Michigan 2018 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: Consumer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer Consumer Bankruptcy | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Michigan 2016 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: Consumer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
20th Anniversary | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy | American Board of Certification | 2005 |
Michigan Jurisprudence Award for Insurance Law | University of Detroit School of Law | 1991 |
Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence | 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 |
Book Award | Thompson West Publishing | 1989 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney/Owner | Consumer Bankruptcy Law Offices of Walter Metzen | 1992 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
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 | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Michigan State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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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Mary Leija, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Metzen is well versed in all aspects of bankruptcy.
Craig Schoenherr, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 12, 2014
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Walter is a true leader in his field. Always responsive and cooperative. Lives up to the highest degree of ethical conduct.
Mary Leija, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Metzen is well versed in all aspects of bankruptcy.
Craig Schoenherr, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 12, 2014
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Walter is a true leader in his field. Always responsive and cooperative. Lives up to the highest degree of ethical conduct.
Paul Gigliotti, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Hammond, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kurt O'Keefe, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Walter stays up to date with bankruptcy law developments and is big on client service. You will be happy with his work and the results.
Kelly Nigohosian, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Walter is competent, knowledgeable and experienced. He puts 100% into every case he takes.
Jeremy Fisher, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 7, 2014
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Walter is a very knowledgeable attorney who really seems to care about his clients. Success for him doesn't just mean making money, but also getting positive results for his clients.
Thomas Hensel, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 7, 2014
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Walter Metzen is one of the absolute best consumer bankruptcy attorneys around - bar none. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he's among the most personable as well. He's respected by his peers and revered by his clients. I count myself lucky to know that if I need advice on bankruptcy issues that I can call on Walter. He's a true credit to the profession.
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