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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
95%
47 years
General Practice
5%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 47 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Joel A. Schechter
(312) 939-4714
Fax
53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1522, Chicago, IL, 60604-3650
joelschechterlaw.comJoel Alan Schechter's Reviews
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Posted by Gary | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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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 cas...
Posted by Robert | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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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 ...
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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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.
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Volunteer Lawyers Program Annual Pro Bono Award, Lake County Bar Association
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Joel A. Schechter
1980 - 2002
Partner, Grossman Mitzenmacher & Schechter
1978 - 1980
Attorney, Grossman & Mitzenmacher
Associations
1988 - Present
Les Turner ALS FoundationBoard Member/Vice-President
Chicago Bar Association
Member
American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
Sample of 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.
Goldstein v National City Mortgage Company, 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 2811 (2010)
mortgage lien claim avoided on real property
In re Ulz, 401 B.R. 321 (2009)
My objection to proof of claim sustained
Schechter v Hansen, 325 B.R. 746 (2005)
Debtor's discharge denied
Education
1978
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Distressed Estates in Divorce
Bankruptcy
2012
Business Valuation, Financial and Tax Issues in Divorce
Bankruptcy During Divorce: Financial and Ethical Issues
2004
Consumer Bankruptcy-Essentials of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Automatic Stay
1991
Collection Law and Techniques in Illinois
Representing the Creditor in Bankruptcy
1985
Enforcing Secured Claims in Illinois
Secured Creditors' Rights and Restrictions After Bankruptcy
1984
Bankruptcy Practice After the Amendments Act of 1984
Bankruptcy Practice
Publications
2012
Business Valuation, Financial and Tax Issues in Divorce
Bankruptcy During Divorce: Financial and Ethical Issues
1985
Professional Education Systems, Inc.
Secured Creditors' Rights and Restrictions After Bankruptcy
Activity
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Q&A
I am looking for a good, professional lawyer who has experience in filing business bankruptcy and has exposure into IRS chicago.
02 Jan 2019
Q&A
Does the Co-owner of a car have to be present in order to file bankruptcy on a car loan?
02 Oct 2018
Q&A
Are there any Creditor rights lawyers here? I'm listed as a a personal creditor in a Bankruptcy case
07 Sep 2018