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Steven Bylenga
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Mr. Bylenga primarily represents debtors and creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters. His practice includes filing bankruptcies petitions for consumers or small businesses, bankruptcy litigation, asset protection, creditor’s rights, commercial workouts, and business reorganizations.
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Licensed in Michigan for 16 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Chase & Bylenga PLLC
25 Division South, Suite 500, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Posted by Sandy | September 24, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
I highly recommend Attorney Steven Bylenga
I first met Steven Bylenga in 2009 when I asked him to represent me with my Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. From the very first meeting I knew I had the perfect advocate. Mr. Bylenga is knowledgeable, detail oriented, and determined which was exactly what I needed. All of those attributes coupled...
Steven Bylenga's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Steve for several years before he started his own firm. He is known for his thoughtful consideration of client needs and keeping up with the latest bankruptcy decisions. He is willing to test new legal theories and advocate on this clients' behalf. I have recommended Steve to potential clients in the past and I will continue to do so."
"Steve is a stand-out bankruptcy attorney in West Michigan. He knows the "ins and outs" of the bankruptcy process and is very good at walking clients through even the most complex issues. I highly recommend Steve."
"Steve is an excellent attorney who passionately represents the interests of his clients. I would recommend Steve to anyone seeking representation on bankruptcy issues."
"Not only is Steve an excellent attorney who is well respected in the legal community, but he also genuinely cares about his clients. He offers top-notch representation with a personal touch that makes people feel at ease in difficult situations. I recommend Steve without any reservations."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Steve is an excellent advocate and brings a tremedous amount of legal creativity to tough situations his clients face. He is often regarded by clients as a tough litigator and studied counselor in all areas of bankruptcy law. I highly recommend Steve Bylenga."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Included in The Best Lawyers in America, BestLawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, Grand Rapids Business Journal/Grand Rapids Magazine
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
2015 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Shareholder, Chase & Bylenga, PLLC
2017 - 2017
Adjunct Professor, Western Michigan University Law School
2006 - 2010
Supervising Attorney, Fresh Start Legal Group
Associations
2020 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter) Bankruptcy CommitteeChairperson
2009 - Present
Debtor's Bar Association of West MichiganBoard of Directors
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2009 - Present
Michigan Bar Association
2009 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter)
2006 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin
2011 - 2015
Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Steering CommitteeSecretary
2011 - 2014
American Inns of Court
Education
2006
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Bankruptcy Bootcamp
Client Intake and Managing Client Expectations
2018
30th Annual Bankruptcy Section Seminar
A Steady Dose of Ethics
2017
ABI Consumer Bankrputcy Conference
Post 341 Chapter 7 Issues
2016
West Michigan Debtor's Bar Association Winter Seminar
Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters
2015
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Practice
Property of the Estate and the Automatic Stay
2014
Federal Bar Association 26th Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
Adversary Proceedings
2014
FBA Bankruptcy Bootcamp
Preparing Schedules
2014
Debtors Bar of West Michigan Annual Seminar
Student Loans and Adversary Proceedings
2013
FBA Bankruptcy Bootcamp
Client Intakes
2013
Debtors Bar of West Michigan Annual Seminar
Discharge and Dischargeability
2012
Grand Haven Law Day
Bankruptcy Basics
2011
2011 Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Seminar
Exemption Planning
Languages
English
Activity
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