$ 250-450 per hour
David Alan Tilem
About David
Biography
I bring creativity, determination and experience to help clients achieve their goals, whether those goals are discharging debt, reorganizing a business, preserving real estate holdings or collecting obligations.
Specialties: Bankruptcy Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.
Business Bankruptcy Specialist, American Board of Certification
Vice-Chair, Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
44 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
20%
44 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 42 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David A. Tilem
206 N. Jackson Street, Suite 201, Glendale, CA, 91206-4330
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Posted by henry v vaccaro | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Joseph Jackson Bankruptcy from 1999
I hired David Tilem to reopen the bankruptcy case of Joseph Jackson the father of Michael Jackson that case was closed in1999 .The best choice I have ever made,Tilem was knowledgeable of the law headed me in the right direction was courteous always responded to my questions immediately above all I w...
David Alan Tilem's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Tilem is well-known and well-respected in the legal community as a lawyer who is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of bankruptcy law, and especially with respect to Chapter 11 matters. It is my pleasure to endorse Mr. Tilem."
"Mr. Tilem is my go-to guy when it comes to complex and challenging chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. I highly recommend him!"
"One of the best there is. An elite professional who can help any client get the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer 100%. I have known David Tilem most of my 26 year career. He is a tenacious, diligent and thorough professional who exemplifies the definition of a certified specialist. We have worked many cases together and counsel one another on complex issues of law and procedures, as well as the practice of law."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is an excellent attorney. He is well respected and extremely experienced in bankruptcy law."
"David has been the "go to" lawyer on a number of complex bankruptcy issues in family law cases I have worked on with him. He is highly regarded for his expertise in this often-difficult area of law."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer's work. David is hard working, very much respected among his peers, a tenacious and worthy opponent, and a valuable guy to have as a friend!"
Martin Rudoy
Litigation lawyer
Jeffrey Wishman
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Richard Gould-Saltman
Family lawyer
Leon Bayer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
The Founder's Award, Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc.
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Self employed, partnerships I formed
Associations
2003 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysState Chair - Central District of California
2007 - 2007
Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission - California Board of Legal SpecializationChair
2005 - 2005
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys AssociationPresident
2004 - 2008
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys AssociationMember Board of Directors
2004 - 2007
Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission - California Board of Legal SpecializationMember
Education
1981
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Brown Univ
BA
Speaking Engagements
2009
Monthly Meeting
The Mortgage Meltdown
Publications
2004
Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy Practice
Chapter 16: Family Law and Bankruptcy
Languages
Mandarin
Spanish
Armenian
Activity
Legal Answers