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About Adam
Practice areas
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 40%
Adam spent Five years at one of Chicago’s largest consumer bankruptcy firms. During that time, he filed well over a thousand Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions. Adam was solely responsible forseveral of the largest court calls in the Northern District of Illinois and routinely handled a large volume of Confirmation hearings and various Motions to assist clients during the pendency of their case. During that time, he litigated hundreds ofEvidentiary hearings and adversary proceedings and fought
10 years, 5,000 cases
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 30%
Provides legal representation to consumer and businesses through the filing of Chapter 7 Petitions for relief of their financial burdens under the United Bankruptcy Code.
10 years, 2,500 cases
- Debt settlement: 20%
Assists business and consumer clients with debt settlement options through lump sum payments and redemptions agreements. Structures affordable payments plans to assist in the avoidance of Judgments and/or Garnishment acitivities.
10 years, 500 cases
- Tax: 10%
Provides Consumer and Business Clientele with Tax Settlement and Negotiation options through Bankruptcy and directy communication with the taxing authority. Assists in Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements.
10 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2007 | 05/16/2017 |
| Legal answers | 50 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| BBB Complaint Free Award | Better Business Bureau | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best of 2013 Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney | US Commerce Association | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best of 2013 Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney | US Commerce Association | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BBB Complaint Free Award | Better Business Bureau | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Bentz Holguin Law Firm LLC | 2013 - Present |
| Managing Attorney | Robert J. Semrad & Associates | 2007 - 2012 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee | N/A | 2007 - Present |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| Indiana University | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Strategy to Maximize your Position | Contract Negotiations | 2015 |
| Negotiations of Corporate Contracts | Lease Negotiations | 2014 |
| Career Day | Debt Resolution | 2014 |
| Team Building Week | Restuarant Effeciancy | 2013 |
Reviews
(9) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(1)
Olivia Carberry
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I endorse Adam as an excellent attorney who will work hard to get the best results for his clients.
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100 N. LaSalle
STE 812
Chicago, IL, 60602
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