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Acquired: 1991
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Acquired: 1991
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373 Scott Court, Ste B, PO Box 3400, Iowa City, IA, 52245
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Sharon | June 22, 2018 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Knowledgeable and compassionate
I had an hour complimentary consultation that far exceeded my expectations. He clearly communicated the bankruptcy process from start to finish and answered my questions thoroughly. It is an emotional time for me and he was compassionate during the session. I now have the information to make an in...
Posted by Molly | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Consummate Professional
Steven stepped in and helped clean up a mess that a different bankruptcy lawyer had made. He had found holes in the paperwork and errors that should not have been there; things that could have seriously affected my case. While communication could have been slightly improved, I felt I could get answ...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2011 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Personable and Considerate
Filing Chapter 11 was not an easy decision but in the end was my only option. Steve was personalble, considerate of my feelings, and answered my questions. It helped take the fear\ and guilt out of filing bankrupcy. His assitant was always very nice and usually available if Steve wasn't so you re...
Posted by Cam | June 02, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Klesner: Reaching Around the Bankrupt World
Mr. Klesner was able to assist me in successfully & efficiently filing an international bankruptcy. I had lived in the Caribbean, Iowa, Africa, & Wisconsin for the time in question. Mr. Klesner was able to cohesively work through all the details while I was in Africa & Wisconsin. I am an Iowa Farm...
"Steve and I paths do not cross often professionally. That said he is the first person that I would refer to in specialty of bankruptcy and foreclosure. I have been around his office enough to know that he cares about his clients and goes the extra mile."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is very knowledgeable and a great consumer advocate. He's also a great resource for other lawyers-always willing to help when someone else has a question."
"Steven is a respected member of the Iowa bankruptcy bar. I practice in West Des Moines and have often called on Steven for his wise counsel on difficult/complex issues that have come up on my cases. Steven is a researcher. He consistently impresses me with his extensive knowledge not just of the overarching themes of consumer bankruptcy but also the nitty gritty, the little things that can take a client to a smooth discharge. Steven will dig into your case and spend time with you rather than shuffling you off to an assistant. I would encourage anyone fortunate enough to be in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City/Muscatine area or anywhere in Iowa to trust Steven with your bankruptcy case!"
Family lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001 - Present
Member, Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, PLC
1992 - 2001
Owner, Klesner Law Office
1991 - 1992
Associate, Bauer & Heckman, P.C.
Member
Member
Client won at trial level and on appeal.
Rulings in favor of the client at trial level and on appeal
Rulings in favor of the client at trial level and on appeal
Clients prevailed, and were granted Chapter 7 discharge
Client awarded $10,000 plus attorney fees as sanctions against abusive creditor
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Developments in Student Loan Cases
2012
Student Loan Dischargeability: Trends in the Eighth Circuit
2003
Consumer credit and debt collection
English
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