Dean E. Sheldon III

Dean E. Sheldon III

5.0
Rating: 3.2

Licensed for 39 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure

1378 Gold Court, Traverse City, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Dean

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 89%

Dean E. Sheldon III was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986 and served as a law clerk for Hon. Judge Don J. Young, U.S. District Ct. for the N. District of Ohio, W. D. In 1987, Dean joined the law firm of Nathan & Roberts in Toledo, Ohio specializing in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He also worked as an attorney for Chapter 7 Trustee, H. Buswell Roberts, Jr. Dean was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1998 and limits his practice to bankruptcy.

30 years

89%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 5%

Dean E. Sheldon III was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986 and served as a law clerk for Hon. Judge Don J. Young, U.S. District Ct. for the N. District of Ohio, W. D. In 1987, Dean joined the law firm of Nathan & Roberts in Toledo, Ohio specializing in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He also worked as an attorney for Chapter 7 Trustee, H. Buswell Roberts, Jr. Dean was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1998 and limits his practice to bankruptcy.

30 years

5%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 5%

Dean E. Sheldon III was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986 and served as a law clerk for Hon. Judge Don J. Young, U.S. District Ct. for the N. District of Ohio, W. D. In 1987, Dean joined the law firm of Nathan & Roberts in Toledo, Ohio specializing in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He also worked as an attorney for Chapter 7 Trustee, H. Buswell Roberts, Jr. Dean was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1998 and limits his practice to bankruptcy.

30 years

5%
Foreclosure 1%

Dean E. Sheldon III was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986 and served as a law clerk for Hon. Judge Don J. Young, U.S. District Ct. for the N. District of Ohio, W. D. In 1987, Dean joined the law firm of Nathan & Roberts in Toledo, Ohio specializing in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He also worked as an attorney for Chapter 7 Trustee, H. Buswell Roberts, Jr. Dean was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1998 and limits his practice to bankruptcy.

14 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Discipline suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Ohio for 39 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1986

Suspended

Location

Law Office of Dean E. Sheldon III

1378 Gold Court, Traverse City, MI, 49696

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Dean E. Sheldon III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Second Opinion

I went to an experienced bankuptcy lawyer in Traverse City who had his staff doing a great deal of the work and was told I could file chapter 13 and given a recommended payment plan for repaying my debts. It was impossible for me to make the payments. It was difficult to decide on consulting anothe...r lawyer and paying legal fees a second time but it was the best decision I ever made. Dean Sheldon is very factual and straightforward. I did qualify for chapter 7 and am now past the bankruptcy. It would have been devastating psychologically and financially to have agreed to the chapter 13 plan as it would have failed for me.Consulting with Dean for a second opinion and evaluation was a wise decision.

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Dean E. Sheldon III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Nye

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dean is one of the "go-to" debtor's attorneys in the Western District. If you are a debtor or another attorney and need someone who knows how to handle a problem case or cover a matter, he's the guy."

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Geoffrey Haveman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred an "up north" client of mine to Mr. Sheldon, these clients has nothing but good things to say about Mr. Sheldon and were very pleased with his work."

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Lee Hornberger

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dean Sheldon is an experienced outstanding bankruptcy attorney. He consistently helps his clients achieve financial relief and peace of mind. Dean is professional, courteous, and treats his clients and others with dignity and respect."

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Experience

Rating:  3.2 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Suspension issued in MI, 2024

updated on 10/16/2024

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.

Honors

1986

Honors in Federal Jurisdiction, University of Dayton School of Law

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Dean E. Sheldon III

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Member

2008 - Present

Third Level Crisis Center: Pro Bono Legal Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

1999 - Present

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2010

Grand Traverse Democratic Party

Treasurer

2006 - 2010

Progressive Lawyer Group of Northern Michigan

Co-Founder

Sample of Legal Cases

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

successfully completed - client very relieved and pleased

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Education

1986

University of Dayton School of Law

Juris Doctor

1983

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1987

Clark Boardman, Zoning and Planning Handbook “Mitigating the Effects of Private Revitalization on Housing for the Poor,"

1986

Marquette Law Review “Mitigating the Effects of Private Revitalization on Housing for the Poor,"

Languages

English

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