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Walter A. Metzen
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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

  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 25%

  2. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 25%

  3. 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.

  4. Foreclosure: 25%

Languages spoken

English, German

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Bankruptcy Law Office of Walter Metzen

645 Griswold Street
Suite 3156 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI, 48226-4214

Website
http://www.detroitbankruptcylawyer.com 

    Royal Oak Bankruptcy Attorneys

    30448 Woodward Avenue
    Royal Oak, MI, 48073

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MIActive And In Good Standing199406/27/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers6
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Michigan 2018 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: ConsumerSuperLawyers2018
    Super Lawyer Consumer BankruptcySuperLawyers2017
    Michigan 2016 Super Lawyer Bankruptcy: ConsumerSuper Lawyers2016
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2015
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2014
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
    20th AnniversaryMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2012
    Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
    Board Certified in Consumer BankruptcyAmerican Board of Certification2005
    Michigan Jurisprudence Award for Insurance LawUniversity of Detroit School of Law1991
    Dean's Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Detroit School of Law1991
    Michigan Jurisprudence Award-Civil ProcedureThomas M. Cooley School of Law1990
    Michigan Jurisprudence Award-TortsThomas M. Cooley School of Law1989
    Book AwardThompson West Publishing1989
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Principal Attorney/OwnerConsumer Bankruptcy Law Offices of Walter Metzen1992 - Present
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Access to Bankruptcy CourtPanel Attorney2011 - Present
    American Bankruptcy Board of CertificationBoard Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney2005 - Present
    State Bar of MichiganMemberN/A
    Consumer Bankruptcy AssociationMemberN/A
    National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMemberN/A
    American Bankruptcy InstituteMemberN/A
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES AND THE AVOIDANCE OF TUITION PAYMENTS2017
    Proper Disclosure: Pre-petition and Post-petition AssetsAmerican Bankruptcy Institute Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference2013
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Detroit Mercy School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1991
    Michigan State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1987
    Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolStudied toward Juris DoctorN/A
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    24th Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City MIConsumer: Student Loans2017
    9th Annual Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy ConferenceProper Disclosure: Pre-petition and Post-petition Assets2013
    Consumer Bankruptcy Association 2nd Annual Consumer Bankruptcy InstituteEthics in Bankruptcy Practice: Avoiding Conflicts, Problems and Malpractice2011
    New Code Consumer Bankruptcy Association MeetingBankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act BAPCPA Means Testing: What Does it Mean?2005
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    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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    Lawyer Mary Beth Leija

    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.

    Lawyer Craig S. Schoenherr Sr.

    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.

    Lawyer Mary Beth Leija

    Mary Leija, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Metzen is well versed in all aspects of bankruptcy.

    Lawyer Craig S. Schoenherr Sr.

    Craig Schoenherr, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 12, 2014
    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.

    Lawyer Paul B. Gigliotti

    Paul Gigliotti, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 12, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer David S. Hammond

    David Hammond, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 11, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kurt A. O'Keefe

    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.

    Lawyer Kelly Nigohosian

    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.

    Lawyer Jeremy Figg Fisher

    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.

    Lawyer Thomas M. Hensel Jr.

    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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