David C. Andersen

David C. Andersen

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 46 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

701 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI

About David

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 46 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1979

Voluntary Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

USADebt Bankruptcy Attorneys

701 3 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544

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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

FILED BANKRUPTCY - HAPPY CAMPER

I filed a Ch 7 and CH 13 bankruptcy due to unforeseen circumstances within the last 10 years. For each case I was extremely happy as to how my cases were handled. I used attorney Rebecca Johnson-Ellis and attorney Jeremy Shephard and both proved to be excellent attorneys in their field. The office s...taff made me feel comfortable and not judged. I knew after speaking to the paralegals and the attorneys, that the choice I made was the correct one for my specific situations at the time. I would highly recommend this Bankruptcy office over and above any others. If you find yourself in a situation and need help or advice, please contact and Associates.

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David C. Andersen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Shephard

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"David is a well-established attorney that has been a staple in the West Michigan bankruptcy scene for the past few decades. During that time, David has been able to help thousands of people through the bankruptcy process. Additionally, David has shown leadership within the bankruptcy community through sharing his expertise at seminars, being involved in organizations to help bankruptcy causes and acting as a mentor to many attorneys. I have had the pleasure of being one of those mentored attorneys and working within his firm. I highly recommend him."

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Roger Cotner

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Russell DeMott

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practiced in MI for 10 years prior to moving to SC. During that time, I got to know David. I endorse him. David has done debtor representation for years. He's also headed up the Debtor's Bar of West MI. He is a very capable attorney, and I would highly recommend him. He is committed to aggressively representing debtors."

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William Greene

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Andersen is a highly skilled bankruptcy attorney."

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Rebecca Johnson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Matthew Delange

Family lawyer

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Jeremy Shephard

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Roger Cotner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Russell DeMott

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification

1979

Honors Graduate Cum Laude, Wayne State University Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Andersen, Ellis & Shephard

1994 - 2015

President, Principal, Attorney, David Andersen & Associates, P.C.

1981 - 1994

Shareholder, Officer, Attorney, Sprik & Andersen, PC

1979 - 1981

Staff Attorney, Dale Sprik & Associates

1975 - 1979

Paralegal, Law Clerk, Dale Sprik & Associates

Associations

1979 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1979 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member, Master Lawyer

2016 - 2016

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Past Vice President

2016 - 2016

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Past Chairman

2004 - 2018

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Board of Directors

2003 - 2011

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2001 - 2018

Federal Bar Association

Member, Bankruptcy Steering Committee, Local Rules Subcommittee

1996 - 2016

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

We have handled thousands of cases

Over 99% success rate

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Education

1979

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Grand Valley State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Debtors Bar of West Michigan Annual Seminar

Issues in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

2013

Debtors Bar of West Michigan Annual Seminar

Bankruptcy Attorney Fees

2013

Bankrutpcy Nuts and Bolts

Filing Bankruptcy, Interviewing Clients, Completing Schedules

2002

Federal Bar Association Annual Bankruptcy Seminar

Local Rules in the Western District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court

2000

Too Numerous to List: Frequent speaker at debt collection and bankruptcy seminars since 2000

Bankruptcy and Debt Collection

2000

Collection Law Fundamentals

Collections Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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