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Sumner Alexander Bourne

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Peoria, IL

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About Sumner

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Practice areas
  1. Bankruptcy and debt
    60%
    Consumer and business bankruptcy cases, Chapter 7, 11 and 13

    29 years, 6,000 cases

  2. Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    10%

    29 years, 30 cases

  3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy
    10%

    29 years, 3,000 cases

  4. Chapter 7 bankruptcy
    10%

    29 years, 3,000 cases

  5. Foreclosure
    10%
    Defense of foreclosure actions, whether attempting to keep the property or surrender and be free of the debt. Both residential and commercial.

    29 years, 1,000 cases

For over 20 years I have represented people and businesses through the difficult process of bankruptcy, under Chapter 7, 11 and 13, offering reasonable fees and payment plans.  I am always available to answer questions and explain the process.

Licensed for 28 years
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 1994
Updated 01/06/2023

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

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Rafool & Bourne P.C.
401 Main Street
Suite 1130
Peoria, IL, 61602
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Rafool, Bourne & Shelby P.C.
  • 1994 - Present

Education

  • Boston University School of Law
  • J.D.
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • In re Godwin, 13-80551
  • Discharge obtained
  • In re Polaschek, 08-8101
  • Verdict for Debtor
  • Posnanski v. Kosth, 09-8131
  • Judgment for client

Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
  • Past Chair
  • 2011 - Present
  • National Associated Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • BV Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2015
  • BV Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2014
  • BV Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2013
  • BV Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2012
  • BV Rating
  • Martindale Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Boston University School of Law
  • 1994
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Publications

  • Illinois Consumer Bankruptcy Practice (IICLE)
  • Bankruptcy Reaffirmation, Redemption and Abandonment
  • 2013
  • Illinois Business Bankruptcy Practice (IICLE)
  • Chapter 11 Plan, Confirmation and Cramdown
  • 2008

Speaking Engagements

  • 2015 CLE Program
  • Introduction to Bankruptcy
  • 2015

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Peoria Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer Sumner Alexander Bourne
Sumner Alexander Bourne
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Peoria, IL
Licensed for 28 years
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