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David P. Leibowitz, a seasoned attorney with over 47 years in bankruptcy law, serves as a trusted advisor at the helm of the Law Offices of David P. Leibowitz, LLC in Chicago, Illinois. His practice encompasses both business and consumer bankruptcy matters within Chicago and its surrounding regions, including Southern Wisconsin and Northwestern Indiana. As a Chapter 7 trustee for the Northern District of Illinois, Mr. Leibowitz complements his private legal work with significant roles in bankruptcy administration. Renowned for his leadership, he has held pivotal positions within the American Bankruptcy Institute, including steering influential committees and co-chairing the distinguished CPEX21 conference. His contributions to legal education and ethics have been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent rating. Educated at Northwestern University and Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he graduated cum laude, Mr. Leibowitz holds certifications in both business and consumer bankruptcy, showcasing his comprehensive legal skills.
Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Bankruptcy for both individuals and businesses.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
60%
52 years | 10,000 cases
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
20%
52 years | 200 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
26 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-650 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 51 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
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David Leibowitz's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extensive knowledge and really cared about me a lot!
Hired David through a referral and very lucky I did. From day 1 was on top of a very difficult bankruptcy and followed through beyond the expected time while pushing and keeping me upbeat through a very tricky BK. CANT THANK ENOUGH.!!
Posted by Barbara Boykins | February 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
BKY Expert
I used David to handle my debt affairs while living in Chicago. He did an amazing job dealing with my creditors and left me free of debt. Thanks David!
Posted by Marisol | July 4, 2013
Very knowledgeable and experienced PLUS genuinely Interested in helping me.
We came to David Leibowitz during a difficult time in our life when we needed to declare bankruptcy. He was very respectful and everything was explained to us very clearly and he took the time to answer all our questions. Working with David brought great relief for our difficult and stressful situa...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2012
Outstanding, professional, timely and exceptionally knowledgeable service
David and his staff (Esq. Ryan) are outstanding. They deliver excellent, respnsive and reliable service in a way that allows clients dignity and respect. A rare find. David and his staff are fair and exceptionally good communicators with clients. They will lay out options and allow the client to choo...
Posted by Matt | December 9, 2011
Super Awesome Professional and Human Being
David helped me with a super complicated Chapter 7 - well, at least I thought it was complicated! He attacked the issues with ease and got me past one of the worst times of my life, but he did so with caring and compassion. David goes the extra mile.
David Leibowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Have had the pleasure of working with David and I can say he was very helpful and I learned a lot from him. He is a great professional. I highly recommend him...."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is one of the top bankruptcy attorneys in the country, according to Time Magazine. He's also a Bankruptcy Trustee. He practices in IL, WI, and AZ. For Chapter 11 and complex bankruptcy matters, we often consult with David, or simply refer difficult cases to him. I know no better bankruptcy attorney, and highly recommend David for any complex business or personal bankruptcy matters."
"David Leibowitz is not just one of the best and most knowledgeable attorneys in the Chicago area but in my opinion the country. I have over 23 years of experience in bankruptcy and feel I have a lot of knowledge but when I have a question or issue I go to David Leibowitz, one of only two lawyers I mainly turn to for advice. David also seems to have the answer or game plan, is always responsive and genuine, since he cares. I also have seem him speak at conventions and other venues and there is a reason David is asked to do so by national and other organizations over and over. The reason is he simply knows what he is doing and that is an understatement!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David has a very large presence in the Chicago-area legal community, and has trained so many excellent attorneys who are my peers. Also, he is a regular contributor to this online community. I know him from the NACBA, to which we both belong. I give him my highest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David since 1996. David is a highly experienced Bankruptcy Attorney and I have referred clients to him over the years. As a Bankruptcy Trustee, David was aggressive but fair. His attention to detail, professionalism and candor is much appreciated by others in our legal community."
"David is one of the better Bankruptcy attorney's in the Chicago suburbs. His experience and skill would be helpful to any client."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. David was a pleasure to work for. He is brilliant, tenacious and caring -- and he hates to lose!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Coming to David with a complex Bankruptcy scenario was one of the wisest decisions I made. His ability to cut through the various fact patterns and reach the heart of the issue was nothing short of amazing. I would not hesitate to consult with him again, his depth of knowledge on Bankruptcy intricacies is second to none."
"There are few attorneys who understand bankruptcy law like attorney Leibowitz does. He has a remarkable and considerable understanding of bankruptcy that makes him obviously one of the best in the country. I have known of his great reputation for care and attention to detail, and his excellent books on and related to bankruptcy issues, for probably more than a decade. If you have a complex bankruptcy problem - he probably knows the answers. And if his office is near you, then he is the one to see. I highly recommend him to you."
"David is an extremely bright, very hard working bankruptcy lawyer. If you are burdened with too many debts and don't know where to turn, go see David. He will educate you and give you options, including filing for bankruptcy."
"An attorney of the best caliber. He truly cares for his clients and is honest and upright. Very knowledgeable about his field and always willing to lend a helping hand."
"David is smart, creative, energetic and helpful. Frankly, I do not know how David is able to keep up with all of his many projects and activities. He represents consumers in bankruptcy cases, writes extensively on bankruptcy topics and acts as a trustee before the bankruptcy court."
"David Leibowitz is one of the premier bankruptcy practitioners in Illinois. I have referred cases to him and will continue to do so, as his clients are always satisfied with his service, communication and dedication to getting positive results."
"I am an Attorney. We have a duty to every client, big or small. Mr. Leibowitz is a special kind of Attorney. He fights for his Clients on many fronts. He will do all that he can to ensure that the Client is making informed decisions. He gives his 110% on every file. He brings out the best in the professionals he works with and for that reason I would advise any and every client that I have to look to David to for advice and counsel in the complicated fields of law that his exceptional practice handles. I have had to call on David on many occasions and found him kind and generous with his knowledge and good nature. He truly inspires and brings results that I truly believe no other Attorney in his field can bring. He is humble, and the true measure of David cannot be understood until you are in a situation that no one else has an answer to. In my professional opinion he is the best in his field, not only in Illinois but nationwide."
"I am currently working with David on a Federal TILA Rescission and Fraud case. He has been very helpful in guiding me through the process of Federal Court and is extremely knowledgeable about an area of law that the 7th Circuit has deemed "hyper-technical"."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Liberty Bell Award, Circuit Court of Lake County Illinois
2007
Pro Bono Service Award, Lake County Bar Association
2006
Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award, Northern District of Illinois
2006
Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award,
Work Experience
2006 - Present
, Wisconsin Bar - Admitted to Practice
1996 - 2001
Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School
1992 - 1999
Partner, Freeborn & Peters
1976 - 1991
Partner, Schwartz Cooper
1975 - 1976
, Illinois Appellate Court (judicial clerk)
Associations
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MarylandAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
Wisconsin BarMember
2002 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy TrusteesMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Lake County (Illinois) Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
1975 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1974 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisAdmitted to Practice
1974 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2008
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Slayton v. White
States' motion to dismiss denied - case settled
In re Image Worldwide: Leibowitz v. Parkway Bank
Affirmed judgment of $500,000 in favor of trustee
Federal TILA Rescission and Fraud Case
Pending
Leibowitz v. Great American Group
Judgment for Great American Group
In re Image Worldwide: Leibowitz v. Parkway Bank
Affirmed judgment of $500,000 in favor of trustee
Kramer v. Exchange National Bank
Illinois Supreme Court affirmed Appellate Court
Education
1974
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD (cum laude)
1970
Northwestern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Annual Spring Meeting
Responding to Fraud in Bankruptcy
2010
Annual Meeting
Bankruptcy Trustees and the Constitution
2010
2010 Annual Meeting
Defending Trustee Issues
2009
NACBA 2009 Members-Only Workshop
Objecting to Mortgage Proofs of Claims
2009
NABT 2009 Annual Meeting
Mortgage issues in Bankruptcy
2009
Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Training
Foreclosure Defense
2009
Milwaukee Bar Assoication February Meeting
Ross-Tousey - Seventh Circuit decision
2009
Milwaukee Bar Association Bankruptcy Section
Mortgage Foreclosure - Practice and Ethics
2009
Milwaukee Bar Association - January Meeting
Who has standing - Servicer or Trustee?
2009
Midwest Bankruptcy Instutue
Small Business Bankruptcy and Alternatives
2009
Chicago Consumer Bankruptcy Conference
Individual Chapter 11 cases
2009
BASIL Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
Residential Mortgage issues in Bankruptcy
2009
Annual United States Trustee Seminar
Mortgage Servicing Abuses
2008
Mortgage Litigation Conference
Working with Bankruptcy Trustees on Consumer Claims
2008
Annual Meeting - National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
Mortgage Litigation in Bankruptcy
2008
Annual Meeting - Commercial Law League of America
Bankruptcy Boot Camp
2008
Annual Convention - Wisconsin Bar Bankruptcy Insolvency Creditors Rights Section
Mortgage Litigaiton
2008
Annual Convention - State Bar of Arizona
Mortgage Litigation in Bankruptcy
2007
National Assocation of Bankruptcy Trustees 2007 Annual Meeting
Administration of Asset Cases from A to Z
2007
lllinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Advanced Asset Protection Planning
Advanced Asset Protection Planning and Bankruptcy
2007
American Bankruptcy Institute - Commercial Fraud Task Force
Mortgage Fraud from Trustee's Perspective
2006
National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees 2006 Annual Meeting
Finding Assets - Thinking Outside the Box
2006
Mortgage Litigation Conference
Bankruptcy Trustee Perspective to Consumer Mortgage Litigation
2006
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Divorce Law Annual Update
Bankruptcy Law Amendments Affecting Divorce
2006
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Advanced Asset Protection Planning and BAPCPA
Asset Protection and BAPCPA
2006
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education - BAPCPA and Elder Law
Bankruptcy Law Amendments affecting Seniors
Publications
2010
American Bankruptcy Institute
American Bankruptcy Institute Fraud Manual
2009
Norton's Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law
2008 Survey of Residential Mortgage Cases in Consumer Bankruptcy
2009
Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books)
Best Practices for Filing Chapter 13
2008
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
Withdrawals from Tax-deferred Retirement Accounts: Included in Monthly Income
2008
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
Vehicle Ownership Expense Deduction:
2008
Norton's Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law
Residential Mortgage Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases
2008
2007
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education - 2007 Consumer Bankruptcy Course Materials
Claims and Exemptions
2007
NABTalk
TILA is your Friend
2006
ABA Family Advocate
The New Bankruptcy Act
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Activity
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David earned significant contribution points in 2012.
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Q&A
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19 Feb 2013
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05 Jun 2011