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Lesley Abigail Hoenig

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Mount Pleasant, MI

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  • State Years
    Michigan - MI 15 years
    Minnesota - MN 20 years
    Illinois - IL 21 years
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State MI
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 20 years
    State MN
    Acquired 2003
    Status
    Authorized to Practice No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

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

About Lesley

Learn Lesley’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Bankruptcy and debt
    65%
    Represent mostly debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies and related matters.

    19 years, 110 cases

  2. Real estate
    20%
    Assist with Residential and Commercial Real estate Transactions, represent clients in real estate litigation, assist with land use issues provided they are not before the City of Mount Pleasant Planning Commission

  3. Foreclosure
    10%
    Assist clients whether they are a creditor or borrower in addressing foreclosure

    12 years

  4. Litigation
    5%
    Provide representation in general civil litigation, often related to the other areas I practice in.

I am an attorney licensed to practice in Illinois (11/2002), Minnesota (10/2003) and Michigan (6/2008) I recently moved to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan and will take a variety of types of cases. I practice primarily in Bankruptcy, but also take related consumer law cases, foreclosures, collections, landlord/tenant, Business organizations, leases, and other related areas as well as family law. I will not accept credit cards for bankruptcies.


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In addition to being admitted to three states, I am admitted to eight federal district courts including: the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, Eastern District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan, Southern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin and District of Minnesota.  I am also admitted to the US Supreme Court and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court.  Presently, I am focusing on working within the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, but still take Northern District of Illinois bankruptcy cases.

 

I moved to beautfiul Mount Pleasant Michigan in August 2007, and plan to stay here for a long time.  I look forward to providing quality services to the residents of Mount Pleasant for years to come and have a passion for helping people deal with consumer problems that arise.

 

 

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Law Office of Lesley A. Hoenig
108 South University Avenue
Suite 3
Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 250-300 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Of Counsel
  • Barham Legal, LLC
  • 2016 - Present
  • Owner
  • Law Office of Lesley A. Hoenig
  • 2015 - Present
  • Chair
  • City of Mount Pleasant Planning Commission
  • 2012 - Present
  • Attorney
  • DC Capital Law, LLP
  • 2019 - 2021
  • Partner
  • Barham Legal, LLC
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Partner
  • Hoenig & Barham, Attorneys at Law
  • 2014 - 2014
  • Of Counsel
  • Barham Legal, LLC
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Attorney
  • Kerr Law Firm, PLLC
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Owner/Attorney
  • Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law
  • 2008 - 2011
  • Attorney/Owner
  • Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Peter Francis Geraci
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Owner/Attorney
  • Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Bankruptcy Specialist
  • USDA Farm Service Agency - Minnesota State Office
  • 2002 - 2004
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Education

  • Northern Illinois University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2002
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1999

Legal Cases

  • Debt Buyer v Jane Doe
  • Case Dismissed without Prejudice
  • In re Marriage of John and Jane Doe
  • Child Support Arrearages determined to be 0

Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan - General Practice, Solo Small Firm Section
  • Vice Chair
  • 2014 - Present
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Young Lawyers Committee
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Isabella County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Isabella County Bar Association
  • Secretary
  • 2011 - 2013
  • Friends of the Broadway
  • Secretary
  • 2010 - 2015
  • American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Bankruptcy Committee
  • Vice Chair
  • 2009 - 2010
  • American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Bankruptcy Committee
  • Vice Chair
  • 2009 - 2010
  • American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Agrictultural Committee
  • Chair
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Will County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Grundy County Bar Association
  • Member of the Technology Committee
  • 2007 - 2007
  • Grundy County Farm Bureau
  • Member
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Kane County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2004 - 2007
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Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Italian

Publications

  • Minnesota USDA Farm Service Agency Bankruptcy Handbook Revision 2
  • Minnesota USDA Farm Service Agency Bankruptcy Handbook Revision 2
  • 2003

Speaking Engagements

  • Monthly Seminar at Coldwell Banker Office in Mt. Pleasant, MI
  • Bankruptcy, Foreclosures and Real Estate
  • 2008
  • Financial Skills Class
  • Bankruptcy
  • 2008
  • Bankruptcy Training
  • Policy and Procedure for FSA employees regarding Bankruptcy
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

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Mark Oxford
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse attorney Lesley Hoenig. She is a great attorney. Highly knowledgeable and very experienced. Attorney Hoenig is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend her."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Dec 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Debra Simms
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Mark Dumas
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Hoenig and I belong to several national legal organizations together and I have learned a lot about legal strategy and client services from Attorney Hoenig."
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Tatiana Czaplicki
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Lesley through a national peer-to-peer lawyers group that we both belong to. Her contributions to both the list and my individual inquiries have been invaluable."
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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Lesley’s work. We met on various attorney list serves and I have always found her to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her."
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Kristina Beavers
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Ms.Hoenig from a national listserve in which she is an active member, and I have found her input and analysis to be very helpful."
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John Hilla
Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have come to know Lesley through attorney-to-attorney peer networks. I would not hesitate to refer clients in the mid-Michigan area with bankruptcy needs to her. She knows her stuff!"
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Maida Farrar
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Ms. Hoenig's work."
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Okorie Okorocha
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lesley is a caring consumer bankruptcy attorney and one of the few attorneys I know that is licensed to practice in many states."
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Jennifer Weil
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a highly qualified attorney."
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Dennis Chen
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am familiar with this attorney from her posts on a legal listserve community. I find her posts and comments to be very informative and well decided. I would recommend her to those planning on filing bankruptcy."
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Sheila Rambeck
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a member of a group of solo attorneys with whom I correspond and she's very knowledgeable and insightful!"
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Jessica Foley
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Lesley through a group for solo and small firm lawyers who are dedicated to providing their clients a good experience. Lesley is insightful and thoughtful. She is well-versed in bankruptcy law as well as her other areas of practice."
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Elena Rivkin
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Lesley from a discussion group for solo attorneys. If you have a question about bankruptcy law, Lesley will be sure to provide an answer. I heartily endorse Lesley."
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Gil Shuga
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Leslie has an excellent reputation and provides practical and helpful advice regarding bankruptcy matters. I would readily refer clients to her."
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Joshua Paulin
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Lesley through a discussion group of some of the most aware, client-centered lawyers practicing today. If you're looking for good, experienced counsel, I highly recommend Lesley!"
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Majdel Musa
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Hoenig is very knowledgeable in her practice areas, especially in Bankruptcy law. She is also generous in sharing her knowledge with her fellow attorneys. "
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Melanie Pennycuff
Bankruptcy and debt
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Norman Fernandez
Car accident
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Debra Simms
Bankruptcy and debt
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Mark Dumas
Litigation
Tatiana Dominika Czaplicki headshot
Tatiana Czaplicki
Criminal defense
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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor
Trademark application
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Kristina Beavers
Estate planning
John Martin Hilla headshot
John Hilla
Bankruptcy and debt
Maida Virginia Farrar headshot
Maida Farrar
Family
Okorie Okorocha headshot
Okorie Okorocha
Criminal defense
Jennifer Norton Weil headshot
Jennifer Weil
Employment and labor
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Dennis Chen
Lawsuits and disputes
Sheila Louise Rambeck headshot
Sheila Rambeck
Divorce and separation
Elena Rivkin headshot
Elena Rivkin
Business
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Jessica Foley
Criminal defense
E. Alexandra Golden headshot
E. Golden
Elder law
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Shell Bleiweiss
Environmental and natural resources
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Gil Shuga
Car accident
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Joshua Paulin
Immigration
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Majdel Musa
Real estate
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Lesley Abigail Hoenig
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Mount Pleasant, MI
Licensed for 21 years
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