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About Gary
I understand the impact of criminal charges on lives. If you are accused, I will work with you to get the best result. That may be dropped or amended charges or a trial to make the prosecutor prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
A 7th-generation Missourian, I am the son of a shoe-cutter and a Sunday School teacher who is proud to be a Missourian and the first lawyer in my family.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 50%
32 years, 172 cases
- Bankruptcy and debt: 43%
Chapter 13 & 7 bankruptcy and alternatives.
37 years, 4,260 cases
- Wills and living wills: 5%
38 years, 600 cases
- Mediation: 1%
- Probate: 1%
38 years, 120 cases
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Good Standing, Active | 1980 | 10/24/2019 |
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1979 | 07/06/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Chapter 7 Bankrutcy Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
| Chapter 7 Bankrutcy Top Contributor | Avvo | 2012 |
| Mentor/Intervenor | Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel | 2008 |
| Local Bankruptcy Rules Changes Committee Member | Bankruptcy court for the Eastern District of Missouri | 2006 |
| Mentor Bankruptcy Protege Program | The Missouri Bar | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor/Intervenor | Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel | 2004 |
| Mentor Bankruptcy Protege Program | The Missouri Bar | 2003 |
| Best Writer E-Mail Contributions | SFIG Listserv | 2002 |
| Mentor Bankruptcy Protege Program | The Missouri Bar | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Bankruptcy Center | 1984 - Present |
| Intern/Associate Lawyer for Criminal Law | JCS Law | 2017 - 2017 |
| Associate | Brown, James & Rabbitt | 1983 - 1984 |
| Associate | Churchill, Nester & McDonell | 1979 - 1981 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Bar, Commercial Law Committee | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Debtor Association of Metropolitan St. Louis | Attorney Member | 2003 - Present |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit | Attorney Member | 2001 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri | Attorney Member | 1984 - Present |
| Missouri State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1981 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2005 - 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Bar, Solo and Small Firm Committee | Member | 2004 - 2011 |
| Solo and Small Firm Internet Group | Attorney Member | 2002 - 2012 |
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois | Attorney Member | 1979 - 1985 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 2005 |
| Missouri Lawyers Weekly | Bankruptcy Noire | 2005 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 2004 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 2003 |
| Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Law Journal | Co-Owned Property in Bankruptcy | 2002 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 2001 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 2000 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1999 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1998 |
| 511 Rock Wall Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1997 |
| Gary Bollinger Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1996 |
| Gary Bollinger Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1995 |
| Gary Bollinger Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1994 |
| Gary Bollinger Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1993 |
| Gary Bollinger Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1992 |
| Gary Bollinger Press | DIY Bankruptcy Guide | 1991 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| Cornell | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Solo & Small Firm Conference 2010 | Key Effects of Bankruptcy Law on Dissolution & Personal Injury & Workers Compensation | 2010 |
| Solo and Small Firm Conference | Bankruptcy Effects on Other Areas of Law | 2008 |
| Bench & Bar Conference | Bankruptcy Reform Act (BAPCPA) | 2006 |
| Missouri Bar, Solo and Small Firm Conference | Bankruptcy effect on other areas of Law | 2004 |
| Missouri Bar, Solo and Small Firm Conference | When Disaster Strikes: Planning for Law Office Catastrophe | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Merseal vs. Farm Bureau Town & Country Insurance Company of Missouri (Mo.E.D.App. 4/2013) | Plaintiff’s verdict upheld. |
| In re Pyatt, 486 F.3d 423 (8th Cir. 2007). | Bankruptcy debtor lost at trial. On appeal, I obtained a reversal of the trial court. The Trustee appealed to the 8th Circuit, but the lower appelate court decision in debtor favor was upheld. |
| Abernathy v. LaBarge 259 B.R. 330, 333 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2001) | Debtor lost her house at trial, but I appealed & saved her home from sale. |
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Attorney endorsements
(71)Ronald Eisenberg, Class action Attorney on Apr 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Bollinger has vast experience in bankruptcy law. I recently contacted him when one of my clients asked a question to which I could not figure out the answer.
Fiza Syed, Family Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Rickey Farrow, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Bryan Scheiderer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Gary for many years as a fellow small firm practitioner. He is very knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy and I endorse and recommend him in that area.
Karen Finley, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've know Gary for many years and have referred bankruptcy clients to him in the past. Gary is a dedicated attorney who has earned a reputation among his colleagues as an effective advocate for his clients.
Leigh Carson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Gary is one of the preeminent bankruptcy lawyer in Eastern Missouri. His knowledge of debtor's rights in general as well as his experience in bankruptcy court make him a powerful ally to those in financial difficulty.
Robert Pennell, Business Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Gary for many years and can attest that he is widely respected amongst his peers as being very knowledgeable regarding debtor's rights and bankruptcies.
Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Bollinger. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.
Jonathan Lacour, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. One of the best bankruptcy attorneys there is. I endorse this lawyer.
Alake Colwell, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bollinger is a leader in his field and incredibly knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy. Very professional, courteous and well respected.
I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community.
Michael Toscano, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nathan McKinney, Family Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Honest helpful answers in tough financial circumstances. Gary cares about his clients!
James Shields, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa McCue, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Bollinger clearly knows his bankruptcy law, and he generously shares that information with the public on this forum. Highly recommended.
Lu Ann Trevino, Debt and lending agreements Attorney on Jul 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bollinger is a generous contributor of fact and insight to this forum.
Saam Ghiaasiaan, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Gary is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit.
Jason Barnette, Debt settlement Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
Relationship: Other
Provides excellent answers that are on point. Highly recommended.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Rosenstein, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bollinger is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients.
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