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Attorney Ahren Tiller has been extensively practicing in the field of Bankruptcy Law for over 12 years. Ahren Tiller is one of only four Attorneys in California tripled certified as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist, Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist, and a Business Bankruptcy Law Specialist. He is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Bankruptcy Law Specialist, and also certified by the American Board of Certification as both a Specialist in Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Ahren Tiller is the youngest Attorney in California to have achieved certification in all three specialty areas of Bankruptcy Law.
He has been the attorney of record on over 7,000 bankruptcy cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, and has been the attorney of record in over 50 adversary proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California. Furthermore, he has been appointed by the court as the Debtor’s Counsel on multiple successfully confirmed Chapter 11 reorganization cases. Mr. Tiller has successfully prosecuted many cases to trial, whereby he has obtained verdicts after trial in excess of $1 million. Ahren Tiller has worked on multiple appeals in State and Federal Court, and has orally argued matters before the California's 4th and 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Attorney Ahren Tiller is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, and a board member of the California Bankruptcy Forum. He was the 2017 President of the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum, and still serves as a board member on the SD BK Forum. Further, he was a committee member on the Southern District Bankruptcy Court's Chapter 13 Rights and Responsibilities Committee, and participated in the Judge's committee to draft the new Southern District form Chapter 13 plan. He has completed over 200 hours of continuing legal education in the field of bankruptcy law, and has attended multiple conventions and seminars covering multiple areas of bankruptcy law.
Further, Ahren Tiller focuses a significant portion of his practice on Consumer Protection litigation. He is currently a lead attorney on multiple class action lawsuits filed on behalf of a class of consumers. He has successfully litigated multiple actions in federal district court under the Fair Debt Collections Practices act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and California's Unfair Competition Laws.
Thus, if you have a complex Chapter 7, 13, or 11 bankruptcy case, or need other debt related assistance, or are facing a trial in Bankruptcy Court, Federal District Court, or State Court, Ahren Tiller is ready to assist.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
70%
19 years | 5,000 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
26%
19 years | 1,000 cases
Consumer Protection
2%
19 years | 100 cases
Class Action
1%
19 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Bankruptcy Law Center, APC
1230 Columbia St Ste 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101
Bankruptcy Law Center, APC
1230 Columbia St. Suite 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Tiffany | December 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
He did a good job on my case.
He was very up front, patient, and explained the process thoroughly. When we went to the hearing everything went super smooth and you could tell he was very experienced with the process. I couldn't of asked for more. I'd recommend him and his firm.
Posted by Joshua | May 27, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in town --- I would know, because I swear I met with all of them!
I shopped around town and met with ALOT of lawyers, however Ahren Tiller was hands down the most quick, smart, and knowledgeable lawyer I met with. He helped me through an extremely stressful and tough time. If you have a complicated bankruptcy and need straightforward answers, call his offer asap....
Ahren Ananda Tiller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his community."
"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is very knowledgeable and experienced in bankruptcy law."
"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse attorney Tiller. He is knowledgeable about the bankruptcy law, especially chapter 7 and chapter 13 filings, and is attentive, professional, and respected lawyer in the community."
"Ahren Tiller is a talented and well respected bankruptcy attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law, truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Attorney Tiller is a knowledgeable and aggressive practitioner of the law and an excellent litigator."
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"I have known Ahren for over 9 years. He is on the cutting edge of the law. I have been to his office. I have met his staff. He runs a first class law firm. I strongly recommend him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great Bankruptcy Lawyer. I have personally worked with him on over 1000 bankruptcy cases and can attest to his skill and knowledge."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ahren for three years and have seen him in action many times. I know him to be very personally involved in his clients' cases and to devtote an inordinate amount of his personal time and attention to their cases. I would refer anyone in need of financial advice to Ahren without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Business Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
2013
Medal of Excellence, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association
2013
Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
2012
Top lawyers of 2012, SoCall Lawyers Ratings.com
2012
Top, Top filer of bankruptcy
2006
Thomas Jefferson Shcool of Law Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association
2006
Trial Advocacy, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association
2005
Cali Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Cali Witkin
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Supervising Attorney, Bankruptcy Law Center, APC
2006 - 2010
Attorney, Law Offices of Ahren Tiller
Associations
2017 - Present
American Board of CertificationBusiness Bankruptcy Law Specialist
2017 - Present
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumPresident
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2015 - Present
San Diego Bankruptcy Court RARA CommitteeBoard Member
2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy Board of CertificationCertified Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist
2013 - Present
Calfiornia Department of Real EstateBroker
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
California Bankruptcy ForumMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2007 - Present
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumAttorney Member
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2007 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni AssociationMember
2004 - 2007
San Diego Teen CourtMember
2000 - 2004
UCSB Law and Society Honors ProgramMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Baseline Fin. Servs. v. Hobbs, No. D069166, 2016 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 9083 (Ct. App. Dec. 15, 2016)
Affirmed
Rivera v. Encore Capital Grp., No. 3:15-cv-02112-L-JLB, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 140718 (S.D. Cal. May 27, 2016)
Motion to Dismiss Denied
Arce v. LVNV, et. al.
Pending Appeal before 9th Circuit
C&W Diving v. Thompson
Pending 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision
In Re Kessler v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Overturned Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) Decision
State of California vs. Client
Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Education
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Thomas Jefferson SOL
law
N/A
Univ of California Santa Barbara
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
Publications
2017
Bankruptcy Law Blog
Why Make Payments Through a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
2017
Bankruptcy Law Blog
Key considerations when filing for bankruptcy Chapter 7
2013
Ehow.com
Chapter 7 Basics
2012
2010
StockMarketReviews.com
Who bought your loan and how did it get on Wall Street?
2010
Wikihow.com
How to Calculate your Chapter 13 Plan payment?
2009
Bankruptcy Law Blog
How to Calculate a Chapter 13 Plan Payment?
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Q&A
Tenants by entirety and chapter 7 bankruptcy.
01 Apr 2013
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I filed Chapter 7 Oct. '12 in AZ and it's been discharged. Do I have to turn over my income tax return, including EIC money?
02 Apr 2013
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02 Jul 2012