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About Justin
Biography
Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in policy and legislative affairs and legal matters involving bankruptcy, individual and corporate tax, probate, trusts and estates, collections, labor and employment, and litigation in administrative hearings as well as in county, state, and federal courts. Further skilled in management, process improvement, tax discovery, fraud examination, business and income tax collections, as well as enforcement and compliance.
Strong professional with a background in Business Planning, Strategic Negotiations, Lean Six Sigma, and teaching Graduate Education courses on the topic of Legal, Ethics and Compliance in Healthcare Administration.
Educational background includes Bachelors of Science Degree focused on Psychology and Political Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University as well as a Juris Doctorate Degree focused on Law, Business Transactions, and Litigation from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
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Licensed in Nebraska for 12 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 12 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Office of The United States Trustee, United States Department of Justice
300 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Made a stressful time easy
When I knew it was time for me to bite the bullet and file bankruptcy, I turned to Justin at Valencia Law Firm. He was very knowledgeable on the subject and was very quick to answer any questions I had. He walked me through each step of the process and let me know exactly what to expect. I would r...
Posted by Huong | July 05, 2015 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Highly Recommended
Justin Valencia did an excellent job at handling my LLC. He made sure all my questions were answered and was very thorough. I met up with him on July 2nd and by July 3rd, my LLC is done and official. I highly recommend him. He is also very affordable and reliable.
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great experience!
My LLC is up an running! Thank you Justin C. Valencia and Valencia Law Firm, LLC for helping me create my business entity! I would recommend Justin and his firm for anyone out there who needs a business formation.
Posted by Jamie | March 26, 2015 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great experience
Mr. Valencia was extremely helpful in helping me set up my LLC. He answered all questions I asked and even when the questions didn't pertain to his profession, he suggested appropriate professionals to gain this information from. He provided me all of the information on exactly what he was doing so t...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation
Business knowledge
Justin took a hands on approach to setting up our business entity and informed us of our various options including taxes and estate planning. We would love to do business with him again!
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Experience
Honors
2011
Great Deeds Award, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
2011
Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan
2011
Distinguished Student Award, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Student Bar Association
2011
Certificate of Merit - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Trial Attorney, Office of The United States Trustee, United States Department of Justice
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Bellevue University
2018 - 2018
Attorney III & Compliance Division Manager, State of Nebraska | Department of Revenue | Compliance | Tax Discovery, Collections, Enforcement and Compliance
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Wolfe Snowden Hurd Ahl Sitzmann Tannehill & Hahn, LLP
2016 - 2016
Attorney II, State of Nebraska | Department of Revenue | Compliance | Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
2016 - 2018
Attorney III & Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Nebraska | Department of Revenue | Compliance | Legal Division
2015 - 2015
Attorney II, State of Nebraska | Department of Labor | Legal and Legislative Affairs Division
2014 - 2014
Former Candidate, Nebraska Legislature
2014 - 2015
Attorney at Law, Valencia Law Firm, LLC
2013 - 2015
Counsel and RA, HDS
2012 - 2012
Judicial Law Clerk Intern, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan
2011 - 2011
Student Practitioner, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan
2008 - 2011
Law Clerk, R. Soren Anderson, Attorney-at-law
Associations
2012 - Present
American Bankruptcy InsituteMember
2014 - 2019
CenterPointeBoard of Directors | Executive Member | Chairman
2014 - 2015
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Student Bankruptcy AssociationPresident
2008 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. Trustee v. Hawily
Settled and Closed
Crouch v. Tefft
Dismissed and Closed
Stevenson v. Webb
Discharged and Closed
Education
2012
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor
2004
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Law Day 2015
Magna Carta and Trial by Jury
2012
Bankruptcy Basics Seminar Series
Getting Through It: Bankruptcy Basics
2011
Bankruptcy Basics Seminar Series
Getting Through It: Bankruptcy Basics
Publications
2018
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1, "Affairs of State," pp. 34, 76-77, January, 2018.
In re Colsen and the Circuit Court Split Defining a Tax “Return."
2014
2014
Journal Star
5 vie for District 26 state legislative seat
2014
Journal Star
Journal Star Endorsements for Legislature
2014
CenterPointe
CenterPointe New Board Members
2012
Detroit Legal News
Cooley to Sponsor free Bankruptcy Seminars
2011
State Bar of Michigan
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
In chapter 7 filing, does trustee have access to tax returns and if so, for how many years? can they go back any further?
27 Aug 2015
Q&A
Can a repo company repo a tractor and take equipment attached to tractor legally? Tractor has now been sold again.
27 Aug 2015
Q&A
Can irs collect back taxes owed after 10 years
26 Aug 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Schedule K-1
26 Jul 2015
Legal Guide
How to Release a Member from an LLC
26 Jul 2015
Legal Guide
What is a “Chapter 20” Bankruptcy?
26 Jul 2015