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Melanie Donna Pennycuff
About Melanie
Biography
Admitted to practice in the State Courts of Illinois and Indiana as well as the Federal Courts for the Northern District of Illinois and both the Northern and Southern District of Indiana. Also admitted to practice before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
The focus of my practice is to assist consumers with obtaining relief under the various chapters of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which I find incredibly rewarding. We are a small firm and I have the luxury of spending a lot of quality time with my clients to help them feel more comfortable while they may be going through an unpleasant period of time in their lives. My firm takes great pride in providing individual, personal service to all of our clients.
I also accept a variety of other types of cases and very much enjoy Appellate Practice.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Bankruptcy and Debt
100%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-325 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 14 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 26 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Kreisler Law, PC
2846A North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60618
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Posted by Barbara | September 27, 2012
An excellent lawyer
Melanie was a pleasure to work with. She was quick to return my calls and seemed to really understand the problem I had gotten myself into. She really knows what she's doing.
Melanie Donna Pennycuff's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie is smart and sharp. I have discussed legal issues on a regular basis with Melanie and found his level of expertise as extraordinary. Melanie is a top bankruptcy lawyer and a true client advocate"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Clearly a compassionate, caring, and fine attorney for debtors representation in Chicago and outlying areas. NACBA member. Highly recommended."
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"I know Melanie through her involvement with and contributions to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is an asset to the association and clearly has her client's best interests in mind. She shows that she knows what it is like to walk in their shoes."
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"Melanie Pennycuff is a proud member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and has a reputation for fighting for her clients against banks and debt collectors. Go to the lawyer that lawyers ask for advice. I endorse Melanie Pennycuff."
"I know Ms. Pennycuff through the Illinois Bar as well as social media sites. I have found her to be very helpful, willing to answer questions, and very generous about lending her expertise to discussions. I would not hesitate to recommend clients to her."
"Melanie is an amazing bankruptcy attorney. We belong to a bankruptcy group together and her insight and knowledge are well above average. She knows the details--the things that will make a bankruptcy go smoothly. She's great with people and handles stress with ease. I'd highly recommend her for any bankruptcy issue!"
"Melanie seems like a hard charging lawyer who is willing to fight for her clients."
"I've known Melanie through the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She focuses on keeping up to date on the laws and dedicates herself to achieving the best possible result for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Melanie through the National Association for Consumer Bankruptcy attorneys. She is an excellent bankruptcy attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a sensitive and caring counselor as well an aggressive and knowledgeable advocate for her clients."
"Best of the Bunch. Aggressive in the Protection of her Clients rights. One of the very very few that have the background and experience to 'challenge the judge' when she thinks they are wrong or her case is special and beyond the established rule of law....she can make new law. She has done it before and she can do it for you...Call Melanie"
Barry Kreisler
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Member of the Month, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Bankruptcy Associate, Kreisler Law, P.C.
2001 - 2002
Associate, Law Offices of Bruce Clark
1999 - 2001
Associate, Lux and Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Obrycka v. City of Chicago et al.
Case pending but client dismissed from the proceedings with prejudice.
Garlin Mortgage Corporation v. Estates of Erenberg et al
My client prevailed at the 7th Circuit after the bankruptcy court and the district court ruled against my client and we appealed to the 7th Circuit.
Education
1999
Indiana School of Law - Indianapolis
JD
1996
Franklin College
BS
Speaking Engagements
2012
Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line By Line Workshop
Bankruptcy Filing Procedures
2011
Consumer Bankruptcy From Start to Finish
Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy
2010
Consumer Bankruptcy 101
Consumer Bankruptcy
Publications
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Bankruptcy Filing Procedures
2011
National Business Institute Seminar
Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy
2011
National Business Institute Seminar
The Initial Client Interview: Is it More Than Meets the Eye?
Languages
English
Activity
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