Thomas M. Hensel Jr.

Thomas M. Hensel Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 26 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Sterling Heights, MI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement

36250 Dequindre Road, Suite 410, Sterling Heights, MI

About Thomas

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 26 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1999

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Hensel Law Office, PLLC

36250 Dequindre Road, Suite 410, Sterling Heights, MI, 48310

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Thomas M. Hensel Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

231 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 27 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jennie | January 16, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Amazing lawyer & person!!

As I make my last payment to Tom today, I would have to say that my experience with him has been great from start to finish. He has made everything so simple, from making appointments, submitting paperwork, going to court, making payments, just everything! Going into this I thought it was going to re...quire a lot of work, time, and headache. I was wrong though. He made the entire process very easy, quick, and stress free for me. I had no idea who to go to for advice when it came to considering bankruptcy, so I looked up lawyers that were located near me, and I came across Tom. Because of his phenomenal reviews I decided to go to him for my free consultation. I figured I had nothing to lose. After my consultation I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders. I'm so glad that I made that decision, because I have gained so much more from this than I expected. Tom’s extremely kind, patient, knowledgeable, and professional. He's very down to earth as well, which makes you feel comfortable when speaking to him about different matters. He never makes you feel like anything you say or ask is irrelevant or unimportant. He has a quick response time, which is a great attribute to have as a lawyer. I called him on a weekend to set up my consultation for the following week, not expecting a call back until Monday (at the earliest), and he called me back within that hour. He responds to all calls and emails very quickly, which is awesome. Hiring Tom as my lawyer was one of the best decisions I have ever made. My life has changed so much after filing for bankruptcy, and it’s only been a few months. I definitely would recommend anyone that is considering filing for bankruptcy to go to Tom. They won't regret it! My only regret is that I wish I would have gone to him sooner.

Posted by Matt | December 31, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

The best bankruptcy lawyer!!!

My wife and I were completely satisfied with Mr. Hensel. Bankruptcy is a difficult, and often embarassing situation to be involved in. Mr. Hensel was very easy going, non-judgmental and nice to deal with throughout the entire situation. We felt like we were dealing with a friend while he was consulti...ng us in a lot of difficult decisions. He helped us in every aspect of our financial issues and gave us insight to make the right decision for us. In our opinion, there is no better bankruptcy lawyer! I hope to never be in the position to pick a bankruptcy lawyer again, but I am glad that we chose Hensel Law Office to help us start a new path and move forward through a difficult time.

Posted by Frederick | December 31, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Notified today it is over

When everything started to fall apart in 2008, I went to a lawyer for advice. Unfortunately the advice wasn't good and ended up with more problems. I went to another lawyer and he reviewed my situation and told me to call Tom Hensel. He said Tom was the best bankruptcy lawyer he knows. I called and T...om walked me through 5 years of a difficult time. He made it easier by knowing what to do, preparing me for all communications and answering all my questions. Nobody wants to be in our situation but if you are Tom Hensel will be with you all the way.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Excellent and Compassionate Representation for Chapters 13 and 7

Attorney Hensel represented me for a Chapter 13, through 2 years and then had to be converted to Chapter 7 due to loss of employment. Throughout the entire process, Tom was reassuring, compassionate and made a personally difficult and distressing time less stressful. This was in large part to his exp...ertise, knowledge & professionalism. Tom was always ready to answer any questions or concerns I had and personally responded to both my emails and calls. I was never alone in this process and he represented me efficiently and effectively. I would recommend anyone going through a similar experience to seek out Tom. Just meet with him and you'll feel confident that he will represent your best interests. I hope to never require his services again, which makes me sad, because he was such a pleasure to work with.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13

Tom Hensel was able to ease my concerns and moved the process forward very smoothly. I was able to complete my original five year plan in less than two. His efforts and familiarity with the court made a difficult situation very manageable.

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Thomas M. Hensel Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Border

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom is an expert at bankruptcy law. I have practiced with him for over 10 years and he is consistently one of the best lawyers practicing in the community. I highly recommend Tom for any bankruptcy or debt law matter."

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Kiel Roeschke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hensel is a diligent and compassionate attorney. His expertise and representation skills are highly recommended."

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K. Baran

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fee very confident in endorsing Tom. He is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable in bankruptcy. I feel very comfortable recommending Tom and referring clients to him for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases."

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Walter Metzen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Hensel for well over a decade and can endorse his abilities in consumer bankruptcy. I have seen his work firsthand and find him to be a top-notch professional who has his clients best interests in mind."

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Marshall Schultz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Yaldou

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a well-respected attorney in our community. He is professional, easy to talk to, and knows what he is doing. I highly recommend Tom Hensel, jr.."

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John Kallabat

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hensel has a solid reputation in the legal community."

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Linda Bruton

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, careful and personable. Bankruptcy can be emotionally difficult. Mr. Hensel treats everyone with the utmost respect and care to help make a difficult process easier to navigate."

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Mark Bredow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom Hensel for 13 years both personally and professionally. Tom and I worked together in the same firm for over 3 years. He is honest, friendly and hardworking. He shows great attention to detail but never loses sight of the bigger picture. His knowledge of the law is exceptional and is only exceeded by his dedication to his clients. Mr. Hensel is highly respected by his peers, his adversaries, the Bankruptcy Trustees, Bankruptcy Court staff and the Judiciary. Because of this, he is able to achieve great results in less time, saving his clients money and grief. When I have to refer a bankruptcy client, I refer them to Mr. Hensel."

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Brett Border

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kiel Roeschke

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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K. Baran

General practice lawyer

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Walter Metzen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Marshall Schultz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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David Montera

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Bryan Yaldou

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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John Kallabat

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Brian Rookard

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Mark Bredow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lawrence Neace

General practice lawyer

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Patrick Mcgivney

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Avvo's 2015 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com

2014

Avvo's 2014 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com

2013

Avvo's 2013 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Founder/Managing Partner, Hensel Law Office, PLLC

2003 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, PLLC

2000 - 2003

Staff Attorney, Uaw Legal Services Plan

Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Richards v. Community Choice Credit Union, 12-5966-tjt

in favor of Plaintiffs, lien stripped

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Education

1999

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Western Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

7th Annual ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Conference (Detroit)

Surrender of Property in Chapter 13

Languages

English

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