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Grand Rapids, MI Bankruptcy and debt lawyers

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Todd Almassian
5.0 stars 9 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1996
2017 Best Law Firm. Handling All Your Bankruptcy Matters. Call Today 616-431-2226
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Call (616) 431-2226 Message Website
Call (616) 431-2226 Message Website
Jeremy Shephard
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2009
I am a board certified consumer bankruptcy attorney and I have been practicing bankruptcy law since 2009 (when I started my law career). I have filed hundreds of bankruptcies with positive results for clients. I specialize in this area of the law ...
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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David Andersen
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1979
Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy, chapters 7 and 13, bankruptcy is our specialty.
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt
Call (616) 918-6618 Message Website
Call (616) 918-6618 Message Website
Steven Bylenga
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2006
Mr. Bylenga primarily represents debtors and creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters. His practice includes filing bankruptcies petitions for consumers or small businesses, bankruptcy litigation, asset protection, creditor’s rights...
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation
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Howard Van Den Heuvel
5.0 stars 28 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.4
Licensed since 1992
Serving Michigan with over 23 years of proven results.
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Litigation
Call (616) 536-4157 Message Website
Call (616) 536-4157 Message Website
Robert Wright
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1980
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration
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Benjamin White
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.2
Licensed since 2008
Ben White practices bankruptcy law, estate planning, and litigation. He currently serves as Chair of the West Michigan Federal Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section, and also serves on the Board of the West Michigan Chapter of the Turnaround Manage...
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation, Probate, Estate Planning
Call (616) 920-6894 Message Website
Call (616) 920-6894 Message Website
Rebecca Johnson
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.1
Licensed since 2003
I have practiced consumer debtor bankruptcy for the past 12 years and in 2014 I celebrated my five year anniversary as a Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law from the American Board of Certification. My primary areas of practice are Chapter 7 an...
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Litigation
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Kelly Lambert
4.0 stars 17 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.2
Licensed since 1989
Wipe the slate clean and rid yourself of financial woes through bankruptcy filing.
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute Bankruptcy & Debt advice session - $39, 15-minute Criminal Defense advice session - $39, and more
Call (616) 433-1055 Message Website
Call (616) 433-1055 Message Website
Harold Nelson
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 9.4
Licensed since 1977
Practice areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy and debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you manage personal or business debts you are unable to pay. Bankruptcy laws allow people and businesses to (1) get a “fresh start” by relieving most debts; and (2) repay the money owed to all creditors as fairly as possible. When you file for bankruptcy protection, all other legal actions against you are put on hold. Creditors cannot sue you, garnish your wages, repossess your car or home entertainment system, or start or continue with a foreclosure action against your home. There are different types of bankruptcy filings and each has its own advantages. Since bankruptcy can significantly impact your future purchasing power and credit rating, you should see a bankruptcy attorney to make sure the benefits of filling bankruptcy outweigh the consequences.