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

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • 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 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Free Consultations

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Amazing

My husband and I worked with Thomas figure out bbn our best option to get out of debt. The advise he gave us, I'm sure he would give to his family members. He did not for one second make it about money or wasting his time. We proceeded with a chapter 7. He was always available through email and if I ...ever called him. He always gave us honest advise and I truly admire him for that. He kept us up to date with everything till the day of our discharge as he promised. He was accommodating with my kids even when we had the court date. He made us feel comfortable. But most of all that we can trust him fully. I would recommend Thomas to anyone in need in a heartbeat. Glad I googled him and sorted out the free consultstion!

Posted by Jamie | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Absolutely Wonderful

For us it was a very difficult and scary decision to file for bankruptcy. We were in way over our heads and felt helpless. Once we made the choice that it was in our best interest to file then it was time to find a good lawyer that we could trust. We talked to friends and family and everyone always h...as the best lawyer because "they" used them. Well I decided to take a chance and do my own research on the web and came across Thomas Hensel. I came across this page with all these wonderful reviews. Then there is the skepticism about online reviews, you wonder if they are fake or paid for. Well after researching him and trusting my instincts I decided to meet with him and go from there. I could tell within the first 5 mins that every wonderful review that you will read on this page is true. I had no clue where to start when it came time to file and he was great about explaining everything very clearly. He was very honest about all of our options and never push us in one direction. He laid everything on the table and listened to what we hoped for and what he felt we could accomplish. Because of my lack of knowledge on bankruptcy I had so many questions. He answered all of them and explained them to me clearly and didn't make me feel silly for asking what I thought might be silly questions. I've dealt with a few lawyers in my lifetime and he is definitely the most down to earth and genuine lawyer I've come across. You can tell from the moment you meet him he takes so much pride in his work. He never took more than a few minutes to respond to an email or call, even on weekends during later hours. So I can't say enough good things about him and if you are thinking about filing you should definitely set up a free consultation because you have nothing to lose. We are finally on to the next chapter of our lives thanks to him. The weight that had been lifted off our shoulders is tremendous and we have Tom to thank for it.

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.

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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

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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

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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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