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Joel Alan Schechter

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Chicago, IL

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  • State Years
    Florida - FL 43 years
    Illinois - IL 45 years
  • Licensed for 43 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1979
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 45 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1978
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Bankruptcy Discharge
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LIFE CHANGER
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Law Offices of Joel A. Schechter
53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1522
Chicago, IL, 60604-3650
joelschechterlaw.com
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Posted by Gary | April 14, 2017
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Bankruptcy Discharge
I reached out to Joel to take care of a very important step in my bankruptcy case. I needed him to file the motion for discharge...(without that step, the bankruptcy's status is "unfinished"). I needed that cleared for my credit report and small business funding. He handled my small yet important case very professionally and timely. He is very knowledgeable and communicates extremely well. I give the highest recommendation for Joel. Thank you Joel! It was a pleasure to work with you.
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Posted by Robert | May 24, 2016
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LIFE CHANGER
several heart attacks, agent Orange medicines, and 2 children attending college, laid off from work and 60 % loss of pension due to employer filing Bankruptcy drain your savings. Mr. Schechter put my financial world back together again. Now I can start to live again. He was a valuable asset and help in doing my case. Thanks You Joel. God Bless.
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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2016
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Joel was my chapter 13 lawyer
Joel did an excellent job on my bankruptcy petition. He created a plan that i could afford, he was very responsive, and he was economical. Hopefully i never need his services again, but i wholeheartedly recommend him for bankruptcy issues
Posted by Cheslav | July 16, 2015
Best Attorney for bankruptcy litigation
I was very lucky to find Mr. Schechter after two attorneys who just takes money and do nothing. If you need help with bankruptcy litigation, don’t even bother to find somebody better than Mr. Schechter. He is extremely honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable.

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Offices of Joel A. Schechter
  • 2002 - Present
  • Partner
  • Grossman Mitzenmacher & Schechter
  • 1980 - 2002
  • Attorney
  • Grossman & Mitzenmacher
  • 1978 - 1980

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1978

Legal Cases

  • In re Lemery, 12-31474
  • Chapter 11 plan confirmed
  • Kot v Yakonskyy 12-01014 (2015)
  • Ruling in my client's favor--all counst of the complaint dismissed.
  • Cervac v Littman, 517 B.R. 847 (2014)
  • Ruling in my client's favor finding the debt due from the Debtor not discharged.
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Associations

  • Les Turner ALS Foundation
  • Board Member/Vice-President
  • 1988 - Present
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member
  • N/A

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Volunteer Lawyers Program Annual Pro Bono Award
  • Lake County Bar Association
  • 2001

Publications

  • Business Valuation, Financial and Tax Issues in Divorce
  • Bankruptcy During Divorce: Financial and Ethical Issues
  • 2012
  • Professional Education Systems, Inc.
  • Secured Creditors' Rights and Restrictions After Bankruptcy
  • 1985

Speaking Engagements

  • Distressed Estates in Divorce
  • Bankruptcy
  • 2013
  • Business Valuation, Financial and Tax Issues in Divorce
  • Bankruptcy During Divorce: Financial and Ethical Issues
  • 2012
  • Consumer Bankruptcy-Essentials of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
  • Automatic Stay
  • 2004
  • Collection Law and Techniques in Illinois
  • Representing the Creditor in Bankruptcy
  • 1991
  • Enforcing Secured Claims in Illinois
  • Secured Creditors' Rights and Restrictions After Bankruptcy
  • 1985
  • Bankruptcy Practice After the Amendments Act of 1984
  • Bankruptcy Practice
  • 1984
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Kathryn Mickelson
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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Heather Rosen
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Nov 14
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Chicago Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Joel Alan Schechter
Joel Alan Schechter
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 45 years
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(312) 646-3695 Message Website