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Biography
Attorney Richard Schwartz focuses his practice primarily on Bankruptcy Law and Debt Reorganization.
Mr. Schwartz has more than 3 decades of experience helping clients find relief from their overwhelming debt. Over the course of his legal career, he has represented the rights and interests of debtors, creditors and trustees in complex bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
Mr. Schwartz has extensive experience dealing with complex consumer and commercial bankruptcy issues, including reorganizations, workouts, negotiations, debtor-creditor relations, and more.
With offices in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Albany, Indiana you can call today to schedule your free consultation
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Foreclosure Defense
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Video Conferencing
- Skype
- Zoom
- FreeConferenceCall
Fees
- Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fees quoted after initial consultation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Indiana
- Indiana Supreme Court
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- Kentucky
- Kentucky Bar Association
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
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- 6th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern & Western Districts of Kentucky
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- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney / Partner
- Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center
- Current
- Partner
- Kruger & Schwartz
- - Current
Education
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
- J.D. (1983) | Law
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- Vanderbilt University
- B.A. (1980) | Economics
- Honors: cum laude
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Awards
- AV Preeminent Peer Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- 2016-2024
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2021-2024
- Client Champion - GOLD
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Kentucky State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Indiana State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Nathional Association of Consumer Advocates
- Member
- - Current
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- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Member
- - Current
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member
- - Current
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- National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
- Member
- - Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Can bankruptcy help with foreclosure?
- The legal blog of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center
Speaking Engagements
- Real Property Issues in Bankruptcy, Second Annual Bankruptcy Law Institute
- Tax Issues in Bankruptcy Cases, Fourth Annual Bankruptcy Law Institute, Louisville Bar Association
Richard A. Schwartz Louisville KY, Bankruptcy Lawyer
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