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Lashonda S. Bourgeois-Lewis

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Waterford, MI

5.0   2 reviews

also known as Lashonda Lewis

  • Licensed for 21 years
    State MI
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Lashonda

Learn Lashonda’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Bankruptcy and debt
    50%
    If you are feeling overwhelmed trying to make minimum payments on your credit card debt every month, it’s time to consider if bankruptcy is right for you. Call Attorney Lewis today for a free consultation.

    21 years, 841 cases

  2. Estate planning
    25%
    Who’s going to make your decisions for you if you get sick? Who do you want to divide your assets when you pass away? Who do you want to inherit your most treasured possessions? Call now, stop procrastinating on your estate.

    21 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy
    10%
    Attorney Lewis is supremely qualified to handle your chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Give her a call today to make sure it's the most appropriate fit for you.

    21 years

  4. Chapter 7 bankruptcy
    10%
    As a bankruptcy lawyer, Attorney Lewis is able to help you with chapter 7 bankruptcy. Call her today to make sure it's the best fit for you, and if it is, she is more than capable of handling your case.

    21 years

  5. Probate
    5%
    When a loved one dies, their will is handled through the probate court. Someone is appointed, and assets are divided as set in the will itself. Probating a will is simple, but when a loved one dies without a will . . . call Attorney Lewis today.

    21 years

Lashonda is a Michigan native. She grew up in Oakland County Michigan and attended college at Oakland University.  After completing law school at University of Cincinnati College of Law in Cincinnati, Ohio, she returned to Michigan and practiced law at UAW Legal Service for 13 years.  Lashonda opened her law office in 2015 where she advises clients in the areas of Bankruptcy, Collections, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Landlord Tenant Law.

Lashonda is active in her community. She attends church at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan.  She is also active with the Pontiac Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she serves as Treasurer, Youth Advisor and on the Board of Directors for Pearl of Hope Foundation.  Lashonda is focused, dedicated and passionate about her clients.

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Admitted to State Bar of Michigan, 2001
  • Admitted to the United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2002

PRACTICE AREAS

  • Bankruptcy
  • Debt Collection
  • Estate Planning & Probate
  • Guardianship & Conservatorship
  • Landlord Tenant

EDUCATION

  • Juris Doctorate, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2001
  • Bachelor of Arts English/Political Science, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan, 1998

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

  • Probate & Estate Planning, Section Member
  • Solo & Small Firm, Section Member
  • Flint Bay-City Bankruptcy Association, Member
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter, Treasurer and Youth Advisor
  • Board of Directors Pearls of Hope Foundation, Vice Chairperson

Contact Lashonda

Lewis Law, PLLC
1071 W. Huron Street
Waterford, MI, 48328

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
GREAT!!!
I filed for bankruptcy. I have to say I was more than prepared to take care of whatever needed to be done. But Ms. Lewis basically took care of the majority of it. She answered any and ALL my questions fast. She kept me updated when I needed it. She new everything that needed to be done. I look forward to keeping her contact info for the future. 10/10 if you need legal help.
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Posted by Latrice | March 4, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Through throughout!
She's a wonderful Attorney! She made sure any & all needs were addressed prior to court. She made my court process seem less. I would always recommend her!

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Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • Lewis Law, PLLC
  • 2015 - Present
  • Staff Attorney
  • UAW Legal Services Plan
  • 2002 - 2015
  • Staff Attorney
  • Counsel Advocacy Law Line
  • 2002 - 2002
  • Law Clerk
  • Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
  • 2000 - 2000
  • Law Clerk
  • United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Ohio
  • 1999 - 2001
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Education

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • Oakland University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1998

Associations

  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section
  • Executive Committee
  • 2015 - Present
  • Pearls of Hope Foundation
  • Vice Chairperson
  • 2012 - Present
  • Flint Bay-City Bankruptcy Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter
  • Treasurer and Youth Advisor
  • 1996 - Present
  • Wild Flowers Condominium Association Board
  • Director
  • 2007 - 2011
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2004 - 2005
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Speaking Engagements

  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association Annual Meeting Attendee
  • 2021
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association Annual Meeting Attendee
  • 2020
  • Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
  • Annual Meeting Attendee
  • 2019
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association
  • Annual Meeting-Attendee
  • 2019
  • Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
  • Annual Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Attendee
  • 2018
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association
  • Annual Meeting-Attendee
  • 2018
  • Annual Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Attendee
  • Annual Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Attendee
  • 2017
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association
  • Annual Meeting-Attendee
  • 2017
  • 3rd Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
  • Student Loans and Bankruptcy
  • 2017
  • Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
  • Annual Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Attendee
  • 2016
  • 49th Annual Leadership Conference
  • Know your Rights: Protect Yourself with Proper Planning
  • 2016
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (7)
Endorse Lashonda
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mrs. Lewis is a confident and successful attorney who gets positive results and fights for her clients."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Bourgeois-Lewis over many years in the same firm. She is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney who does an excellent job and works hard for her clients. She returns her phone calls promptly and is very professional. I would highly recommend her legal services in any type of case."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Lewis has worked in the bankruptcy and collection defense area for over 14 years. She has handled many Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases as well as a variety of adversary proceedings. She has attended many seminars to keep her skills fresh and up to date."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Lashonda is extremely knowledgeable in the bankruptcy area and I would highly recommend her. Lashonda is a wonderful person and a great attorney."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Lashonda for many years. She is very knowledgeable in Bankruptcy and goes out of her way to help anyone who finds themselves having financial difficulties. She is non-judgmental and very helpful and understanding with her clients. I would highly recommend her if you need assistance in filing for bankruptcy protection or if you merely have Legal questions about the bankruptcy process."
Bankruptcy and debt
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Bankruptcy and debt
Waterford Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Lashonda S. Bourgeois-Lewis
Lashonda S. Bourgeois-Lewis
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Waterford, MI
Licensed for 21 years