Lynda Wesley
About Lynda
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 43 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top 100 Bankruptcy Lawyers in the State of Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2015
Highest in Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct, Top Lawyers in Illinois - Legal Network
2014
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2014
Highest in Ethical Standards & Professional Excellence, Legal Network
2014
Client's Choce Award, AVVO
2012
Volunteer Recognition, Palatine Library
1978
Honors, Northeastern Illinois University
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Head Attorney, Law office of Lynda Wesley, Palatine
1986 - 1989
Head Attorney, Law Office of Lynda Wesley, Mount Prospect
1983 - 1985
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Harry Bush
1980 - 1982
Law Clerk, Victor Ciardelli & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationAttorney member of Debtor/Creditor Committee
2012 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1982 - Present
State Bar of IllinoisMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Debtor's funds were returned to her checking account.
I negotiated a settlement and payment plan to avoid an adversarial complaint when Debtor racked up a credit card just before filing bankruptcy.
I handled Debtor's bankruptcy audit, and was able to successfully defend fraud charges against the Debtor.
Education
2015
CLE
2014
CLE
2013
CLE
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
1973-1974
Speaking Engagements
2015
Chapter 7 update
2007
Practical Legal Advice for Homeless
Publications
2014
2014
2014
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
I've been in a chapter 13 for 48 months ?
11 Jan 2018
My bank account was completely garnished without any notice is that legal?
09 Dec 2017
Will putting my sister as authorized user on my credit cards make me liable for her future judgments?
01 Dec 2017