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Jeremy B. Shephard
USADebt Bankruptcy Attorneys
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I file bankruptcies for individuals under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of Bankruptcy Code. I have filed hundreds of cases with positive results. Additionally, I've taken the time get board certified in this specialty so members of the public can rest assured that I understand what I'm doing.
Practice Area
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- U.S. Supreme Court
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Partner
- USADebt Bankruptcy Attorneys
- - Current
- Chapter 7 and Chapter consumer bankruptcy work.
- Associate Attorney
- Fresh Start Legal Group
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- Chapter 7 and Chapter consumer bankruptcy work.
Education
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- Olivet College
- B.A. (2005) | Insurance, Business Administration
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Professional Associations
- WDMI Federal Bar Association: Bankruptcy Steering Committee
- Commitee Member
- - Current
- Debtors Bar of West Michigan
- Board Member
- - Current
Speaking Engagements
- Asset cases ‐ Which Chapter should I file?, 2023 Debtors Bar of West Michigan, Gran
- Debtors Bar of West Michigan
- A panel discussing asset bankruptcy cases and options.
- Client Intake, WDMI Bankruptcy Boot Camp, Grand Rapids, MI
- FBA WDMI
- Initial client intake.
- Client Intake, WDMI Bankruptcy Boot Camp, Grand Rapids, MI
- FBA WDMI
- Initial client intake.
- Consumer Mortgages and Bankruptcy, 35th FBA WDMI Bankruptcy Section Seminar, Traverse City, MI
- FBA WDMI
- Panel consisted of discussion on bankruptcy mortgage issues.
- Current Mortgage Issues in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7, 34th FBA WDMI Bankruptcy Section Seminar, Mackinac Island, MI
- FBA WDMI
- Panel consisted of discussion on bankruptcy mortgage issues.
Certifications
- Board Certification - Consumer Bankruptcy
- ABC Certification
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2 Questions Answered
- Q. How much can a trustee take?
- A: I would recommend discussing any questions you have with your attorney. If you are a 100% Chapter 13 plan then you won't be obligated to pay more than all the creditors that file claims, the trustee commission, and your attorney's fees. There may be a small interest component paid to your creditors as well. Your attorney will be able to provide additional details pertinent to your situation.
- Q. How long should I wait before filing chapter 7 after having removed my name from my elderly mothers savings account?
- A: A portion of the petition you'll complete to file for bankruptcy protection called the Statement of Financial Affairs will require that you disclose any financial accounts you were on within the last year. I agree with Attorney Keyes that you may not have to delay in filing your case at all if you can show the money was your mothers. A Chapter 7 trustee will have questions regarding the matter but proper documentation should help resolve it.
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