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J. Kim Welch

2.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 26 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Clarkston, MI
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Family

7300 Dixie Highway., Suite 600, Clarkston, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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About J.

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 60%

27 years | 5,000 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

27 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10%

27 years | 500 cases

10%
Family 10%

27 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 26 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1999

License Revoked

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

Law Office of J Kim Welch

7300 Dixie Highway., Suite 600, Clarkston, MI, 48346-5102

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J. Kim Welch's Reviews

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2.8 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2014 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

J. Kim Welch is a very bad Law Firm

It was common not to get return calls and to be told that they filed though they had not. I got garnished several times long after they were paid in full and they did not provide protection as promised. I had to take the bankruptcy course 3 times as they failed to file before the expiration dates. ... I eventually contacted a malpractice law firm and the attorney there was very helpful and contacted the firm on my behalf by phone and in writing. This got things moving a little, although it seemed my only recourse was to file a grievance with the board. I kept asking the firm to please file as soon as possible for years. I am now discharged. Worst of the worst. Should I wast my time and file a greivance I don't think they even care or they would do their job better.

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Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 15

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Disbarment issued in MI, 2014

updated on 08/30/2016

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the State Bar of Michigan to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in MI, 2014

updated on 08/18/2014

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Head Attorney, Law Office of J Kim Welch

Education

1997

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Juris Doctor

Publications

1995

Socks and Bonds Detroit Free Press

Languages

English

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