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Karl J. Wulff

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Karl J. Wulff
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About Karl

Let us help you get a fresh financial start...with dignity.

Your financial difficulties may be the result of a job loss, a cut-back in hours at work or a temporary lay off. You may have high medical bills or expenses from another child. Perhaps you have experienced a divorce or have too much credit card debt. You have probably thought that if you could only shed the debt somehow and start over, you could get back on your feet and start building a brighter future for you and your family.

 

Bankruptcy is not to be taken lightly, but it is your right guaranteed by Congress when other financial solutions have failed. Many other people just like you have filed for bankruptcy relief and have gone on to be financially successful.

 

Please feel free to browse the links to pages on my website, or call us to schedule an appointment. My staff and I look forward to meeting you and discussing your case.

 

From our offices in Collinsville, Illinois we represent clients throughout Southern Illinois, from Alton all the way down to Marion and all points in between.

 

Our office is handicap-accessible, and we do make house calls to accommodate persons with disabilities who are physically unable to come to our office in person.

 

All initial consultations are free of charge.

  
 
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Practice areas

Chapter 13 bankruptcyChapter 7 bankruptcyBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 34%

    24 years, 4,000 cases

  2. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 33%

    24 years, 4,000 cases

  3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 33%

    24 years, 4,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Katz & Wulff, P.C.

430 Regency Centre
Collinsville, IL, 62234-4050

Website
http://www.katzandwulff.com 

Katz & Wulff, P.C.

3636 South Geyer, Ste. 100
St. Louis, MO, 63127

Katz & Wulff, P.C.

405 South Banker Street
Suite 205A
Effingham, IL, 62401

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law199703/13/2021
MOGood Standing, Active199603/10/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers31
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
Certificate of AppreciationMadison County Bar Association2007
Excellence for the Future Award - Alternative Dispute ResolutionThe Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction1996
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalLaw Offices of Katz & Wulff1998 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Madison County Bar AssociationN/A2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationN/A2007 - Present
Bankruptcy Association of Southern IllinoisMember since 2004. President 2018 - 20192004 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysN/A2003 - Present
National Association of Chapter 13 TrusteesN/A1998 - 2003
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember1993 - 1996
Oklahoma Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1993 - 1996
Phi Alpha DeltaMember1993 - 1996
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
National Business Institute SeminarNuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Oklahoma City University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1996
Webster UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Annual SeminarLaw Office Technology2019
General Bankruptcy SeminarEthics in Bankruptcy2016
The Phil Ferguson ShowTalking About Bankruptcy Law2015
2014 General Bankruptcy SeminarLaw Office Technology for Bankruptcy Practictioners2014
2014 General Bankruptcy SeminarCase Law Update2014
St. Louis SkepticampThe Mortgage Crisis and the Future of Home Ownership2012
BASIL Annual Bankruptcy SeminarWhat is "Income"?2011
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy LawBankruptcy Law2010
Credit Abuse Resistance Education (C.A.R.E.)Personal Finance and Responsible Credit2010
Semi-Annual SeminarBankruptcy Case Law Update2008
Semi-Annual SeminarBankruptcy Case Law Update2007
Semi-Annual SeminarBankruptcy Case Law Update2006
Semi-Annual SeminarHow to Cope with the New Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code2006
Semi-Annual SeminarBankruptcy Mortgage Issues2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re Scott, 457 BR 740 - Bankr. Court, SD Illinois 2011Won
In re Zittel, Case Number 07-31616 (Bank.S.D.Ill. 2008)Won
In re Coleman, Case No. 06-31258 (Bank.S.D.Ill. 2006)Trustee's Objection Withdrawn
Plumbers and Pipefitters, et al. v. Smith, Case Number 05-03308 (Bank.S.D.Ill. 2005)Won
In re Feddersen, 355 BR 738 (Bankr.S.D.Ill. 2006)Won

Reviews

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He changed my life.

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I didn't think anyone would understand or care what I was going through. Karl Wulff showed me he really cared what I was going through. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand. Any time I had questions, he was there to answer them. He did change my life the day I hired him. I was so lucky to find him.

Great Lawyer

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Mr. Wulff was great. I was new to court system and he was very helpful and willing to take the time to talk me through everything. I was never in the dark and always knew what was going on. Anytime I ever had a question he answered me back right away! Two Thumbs up!

Mr Wulff

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Mr. WULFF was very helpful and was caring to my problems .I would recommend Mr.Wulff to anyone for his sevice,His office staff are very friendly and helpful also ,since the Covid hit we had to do everything by phone ,it worked out very good e en I had to call them a few times they helped me just like I was in the office with them Thanks for being very .
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Super helpful and fast!

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He got everything done asap and worked with me closely for every detail! Was always available to answer any and all questions I had and was just very helpful! I thought the whole process was going to take a long time but he made it quick and easy!
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Game changer

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His office was so helpful. Between mr wullf and his assistant caroline...i was in great hands
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Karl provided excellent service. He always kept us aware of the next step in the process until it was completed and always represented us in a professional manner.
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Karl Is Amazing

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Karl goes above and beyond to help his clients. My chapter 13 case got difficult during the process do to a divorce but Karl was there every step of the way to see me through until the end. He is knowledgeable and returns calls and emails quickly. Karl helped me through the darkest times of my life. Thanks for all your hard work Karl.
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Mr. Wulff made our chapter 13 bankruptcy a simple process

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We felt confident from day one. He laid down his ground rules from the very beginning, with homework that was easy to follow. He was prompt with answers to any questions we had. His secretary was patient with us when documents were needed. He kept us informed through phone calls and emails. My wife and I were already feeling bad for being in this situation. But after leaving his office on day one we were already put at ease through his confidence and knowledge. We got an education in bankruptcy and how people end up in them. With that knowledge we hope to never be in one again. We highly recommend Mr. Wulff. If anything, take his free consultation.

Carl & Bobbie

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I was didn't have no idea what to do & was very over whelmed with stress until I talked to Karl. He sat me & my husband down & explain to us different ways of dealing with our debts & how to help us keep from repeating it again. We realized how much he had helped our family more than he knows. We thank you and your team greatly! Carl & Bobbie

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Brent Westbrook, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 31, 2020
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Mr. Wulff is a great attorney with a great reputation. I confidently refer clients to him in his jurisdiction. Anyone needing bankruptcy representation would be well served by Mr. Wulff.

Maxwell Groswald, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 18, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've known Karl for years. He knows the bankruptcy code like the back of his hand. Whenever I have a question, Karl is the guy I call. He is knowledgable and trustworthy.

James Haller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Karl is an experienced, hard working and well respected attorney. He fights hard for his clients.

Steven Stanton, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Karl for over ten years. He works hard for his clients. He knows the law. On top of that, he is a nice guy, which means a lot to me.

John Delaney, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
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I have known and worked with him on problem Chapter 7's that I send to him to fix, and clients are always pleased. He is one of the best Chapter 7/13 Bankruptcy attorney's in Southern Illinois! I endorse Karl Wulff for Bankrupty/Debt relief!

Stanley Weller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Karl is (in my opinion) the go to attorney in this area for knowledge of the current trends and caselaw. He has been an excellent speaker at multiple bankruptcy conferences. I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Benson, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 21, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Miofsky, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 25, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

As a fellow bankruptcy lawyer in the Metro East St Louis area I have worked on various matters both with and against Mr. Wulff. I found him to be thoroughly prepared and knowledgeable about the issues and the law before us. He strikes me as someone who sincerely cares about his clients more than they sometimes care about themselves.

Robert Lathram, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Karl Wulff is an outstanding consumer bankruptcy lawyer with excellent legal skills. He is compassionate and dedicated in representing the best interests of his clients.

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