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Derek V. Lofland
also known as The Law Office of Derek V. Lofland LLC, Chicagoland Student Loan Lawyer
About Derek
Biography
Derek V. Lofland has been an IL licensed attorney since 2003 and a member of the Northern District of IL General Bar since 2005. He has been working in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy since 2004. In addition to handling bankruptcy matters, Derek also can help with student loan debt, including helping you obtain loan foregiveness, working out an Income Driven Repayment Plans, or exploring your options under the bankruptcy code.
In 01/2023, he was appointed to the Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court Local Rules Committee and in 08/2023 he was accepted to the the Northern District of Illinois Liaison Committee. In his spare time, Derek loves to travel and be outside with his wife and their three dogs. He also loves to fish, travel, and watch football.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Derek V Lofland
869 E Schaumburg Rd, #174, Schaumburg, IL, 60194
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Derek V. Lofland's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derek is an excellent attorney in the area of bankruptcy law. He is in bankruptcy court every day and has vast experience and knowledge in bankruptcy and debt related matters. In my dealings with him, he has always been professional, responsive and trustworthy. I highly recommend him."
Mila Novak
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Raffy Kaplan
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Brian Deshur
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
David Freydin
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Of Counsel, Law Offices of David Freydin
2014 - Present
Owner / Attorney, The Law Office of Derek V. Lofland LLC
2006 - 2013
Associate, Gleason & Gleason LLC
2004 - 2006
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Ernesto D. Borges
Associations
Chicago Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute
Sample of Legal Cases
In re James Malec and Rita Malec
The court finds that Cook County was bound by the confirmed plan.
Education
2003
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2021
Web Seminar
Bankruptcy Primer
2020
Bankruptcy CLE Presentation
Bankruptcy Primer
2019
Eugene R. Wedoff Seventh Circuit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference
Coverage Counsel or Running for Cover
2018
Web Seminar
Ethical Issues Using Coverage Counsel
2017
Chicago Bar Association Legal Seminar
Ethical issues related to coverage counsel
Languages
English