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Ellen Cheney is a shareholder with Higson Cheney Mansfield, PC. Ms. Cheney's practice focuses on Debtor representation in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases, as well as general business litigation, including breach of contract and fraudulent conveyance litigation and tort actions. Ms. Cheney has represented individuals and financial institutions in all areas of collection, including bankruptcy and state court litigation issues such as landlord/tenant, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary responsibility.
Ms. Cheney participates in the Debtors' Assistance Project for the Central District of California, San Fernando Valley Division, and lectures regularly on bankruptcy-related topics.
Ms. Cheney was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a B.A. in 1992 and graduated from Tulane Law School, cum laude, in 1996. In December of 1996, she was admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California, including all Federal District Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Consulting with Ellen Cheney was the first step in regaining control of my financial future, after an untimely divorce, my mortgage crisis, and other related hardships caused me to become so indebted, I could not see how I would ever climb out of my financial insolvency. She explained how the law wo...
Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Ellen Cheney is the best in the business! Not only is she detailed and thorough but compassionate and trustworthy! This is a tough experience but Ellen and staff always brought respect and kindness. She is an exceptional attorney and expert in her field. We previously used another lawyer and was a ni...
Posted by Sondra | August 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
We got ourselves in financial trouble due to unforeseen circumstances and I didn’t see a way out until I contacted Ellen Cheney at "Mansfield Cheney,PC". I explained my situation to Ellen and she suggested we meet and further discuss a possible Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing. I meet with Ellen. Sh...
Posted by Melissa | June 11, 2015
I Highly recomend Ellen! She's very likable, & She knows her stuff. She Kept in contact with me, & she was very Pleasant to be around. I had done this once before and it didn't get it Dismissed because I forgot to do the last counseling course. Ellen made sure I completed everything on time & she w...
Posted by Dreama | May 2, 2015
I was referred to Ellen's office by a very good friend and business professional. I will never regret my choice. Ellen was authentic from the very beginning and made me feel important and calm. The staff are professional and knowledgable and show much compassion. Ellen is also very savvy ,upbeat, ...
"I am an attorney and have had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Ellen Cheney and to refer my clients to her that require a top notch attorney in the specialized field of Bankruptcy. Ellen is extremely pro-active, responsive to her clients needs, personable and easy to approach and work with. Above all, she is a legal expert in the complicated field of Bankruptcy. I trust she will thoughtfully and more than competently represent any client that I may refer to her. When one of my clients is in need of a Bankruptcy attorney, I always refer them the Ellen."
"Ellen is a fantastic attorney. As a fellow attorney I have worked on cases collaboratively with Ellen, on cases where we each represented opposing parties, and I have witnessed her in court. Ellen is very skilled, well-informed, and committed to her clients' best-interests. I respect Ellen's work and recommend her highly."
"I have represented creditors in several bankruptcy cases handled by Ellen Cheney and her law firm. In all matters, Ellen has vigorously represented the interests of her bankruptcy clients. Her responsiveness and professionalism have made working with Ellen a pleasure, and I am certain that these qualities also serve her clients well. I would feel very confident in referring individuals to Ellen’s office who are considering whether to file for bankruptcy protection."
"Ellen is a great attorney whose expertise and integrity are commendable. She works very hard for each and every one of her clients and is committed to providing them with honest and effective representation."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have worked together with Ellen on a number of matters and her clients are always happy with her work and their cases. You can't go wrong with this lawyer."
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1997
Admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of Cailfornia, State of California
1996
J.D., cum laude, Tulane Law School
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Higson Cheney Mansfield, PC
2010 - 2013
Of Counsel, Law Offices of Daniel A. Higson
2009 - 2010
Of Counsel, Orrock, Higson & Kurta
1996 - 1999
Associate, Laskin & Grahan
2015 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney AssociationMember
1993 - 1996
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
Maximize return to unsecured creditors through negotiation of lien recorded in 90 days prior to bankruptcy and sale of corporate assets.
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Protecting your Commission
2012
Effect of Bankruptcy Filing on Real Estate Transactions
English
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