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David C. Andersen
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Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, 35 years experience, specializing in debt relief for individuals, families and small businesses. Chapter 7 or 13, simple flat fee for most cases. Ask about our simple fee guarantee. Stop lawsuits, garnishment, debt collection action. Save your home or car from foreclosure or repossession. Discharge debt or consolidate. We will choose the best option for each client. Free consultation. Chapter 7 discharges most debts without payments, while chapter 13 consolidates debts into a payment plan that is based on the ability to pay rather than the amount owed. We specialize in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankrutpcy. We have offices in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Lansing and Big Rapids.
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Licensed in Michigan for 46 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1979
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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...
David C. Andersen's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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."
"Mr. Andersen is a highly skilled bankruptcy attorney."
Rebecca Johnson
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Matthew Delange
Family lawyer
Jeremy Shephard
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Roger Cotner
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Russell DeMott
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
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 MichiganMember
1979 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember, Master Lawyer
2016 - 2016
Debtors Bar of West MichiganPast Vice President
2016 - 2016
Debtors Bar of West MichiganPast Chairman
2004 - 2018
Debtors Bar of West MichiganBoard of Directors
2003 - 2011
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2001 - 2018
Federal Bar AssociationMember, Bankruptcy Steering Committee, Local Rules Subcommittee
1996 - 2016
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
We have handled thousands of cases
Over 99% success rate
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
2003
USADEBT.COM
Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Information
Languages
Spanish
English
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Q&A
In the State of Michigan can Adoption Subsidy be garnished? what's the rules who can Garnish that money???
17 Nov 2014
Q&A
I surrendered my boat loan during my chapter 13. My attorney says my brother can make the payments and the bank won't repo it.
01 Mar 2014