J David Krekeler

J. David Krekeler is the founder of Krekeler Law, S.C. in Madison, Wisconsin, a firm dedicated to solving financial problems. His practice includes representation of debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. He also serves as a receiver in both supplemental and Chapter 128 proceedings. He is a member of both the Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor’s Rights section (BICR) of the Wisconsin State Bar, as well as the Western District Bankruptcy Bar. He is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has been certified as a Business Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the American Board of Certification. Only six Wisconsin lawyers are certified as business bankruptcy specialists, and David has been one of them for many years. He is a past chair of the (BICR) section of the Wisconsin State Bar, as well as the Western District Bankruptcy Bar Association. He is also past chair of the Solo and Small Firm section, and the 2021 recipient of its John Lederer distinguished service award. David is a graduate of the UW-Madison Law School and has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He frequently teaches on debtor-creditor matters. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year for the last 17 years, as well as being included in the Best Lawyers of America during those same years. He recently published his first book, “Bankruptcy, Asked and Answered” (available on Amazon). His second book, this one on law office management, should be out within the next few months. When not solving financial problems, you will find David on dinner dates with his wife, Mary, and enjoying time with his children and grandchildren. Sunday night dinners are a ritual.