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Christian Pedersen
Richmond, CA Bankruptcy Attorney
Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
Arizona State University
Christian Pedersen was born in Seattle and raised in Solano County. He graduated in Brigham Young University majoring in finance, and then was admitted to Arizona State’s law school and MBA program. While in school, Mr. Pedersen earned a certificate in Law, Science, and Technology from the Sandra Day O’Connor school of law, and worked in a legal clinic that provided legal services to startup businesses. Mr. Pedersen focused on entrepreneurship and solar energy technology. Mr. Pedersen worked in the solar industry performing transactional legal work and business analytics. After drafting thousands of documents, Mr. Pedersen decided...
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Juliette Topacio Sarmiento
Benicia, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Immigration and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
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Eric Vincent Wood
Richmond, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
John F. Kennedy University
Mr. Wood began his legal career with the view of developing a personally rewarding practice by working directly with individuals and families. He draws upon his financial background to apply creative approaches to complex Bankruptcy issues. Mr. Wood currently provides Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 services to his clients. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Wood worked at a prominate Bankruptcy Law Firm counseling clients in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and in Consumer Litigation. Mr. Wood has also worked as a project manager for Morgan Stanley Capital International and in portfolio management at Mellon...
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Hermin Adella Dowe
San Pablo, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Immigration
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Manuel Alzamora Juarez
Berkeley, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
San Francisco Law School
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El Abogado Manuel A. Juarez representa a inquilinos con problemas de viviendas inhabitables o mal mantenidas. Manuel A. Juarez es el Abogado de Derechos de Inquilinos con problemas de plomería, desagüe, aguas estancadas, incendios, invasion de ratas, chinches, cucarachas y de viviendas sin calentón en el este de San Francisco.
El Abogado Manuel Juarez también litiga lesiones causadas por la caída de techos húmedos y defectuosos. Si Ud. tiene lesiones causadas por pedazos de su techo, o ha sufrido una caida en el piso de su ducha o su vivienda esta infestada con...
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Victor J. Yoo
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Yoo's practice focuses on tax and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented clients in both criminal and civil cases against the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization and Employment Development Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has handled matters including IRS and sales tax audits, tax fraud investigations, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and innocent spouse claims. Mr. Yoo also represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including tax bankruptcy cases.
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Seth L. Hanson
Fairfield, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Brigham Young Univ J Reuben Clark LS UT
At my firm, bankruptcy is all we do. By focusing just on bankruptcy, we are able to keep our skills sharp and maintain great relationships with the local bankruptcy trustees and bankruptcy judges. Those relationships are extremely important when choosing a bankruptcy attorney.
I have been practicing law since 2001 and opened my own bankruptcy law firm in 2006. I have filed over 1,400 bankruptcy cases and have counseled with thousands of individuals about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. My firm colleagues and I work very hard to ensure that each bankruptcy client is treated with...
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Eric Morgan Boeing
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
I believe that the Bankruptcy Court is one of the few places in out legal system where ordinary people can go for real relief. I am dedicated to helping people throughout the Bay Area access that relief. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and I earned my law degree at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. While in law school, I was Articles Editor at the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, and I graduated in 2006. I spent my first two years practicing antitrust/consumer...
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Colby LaVelle
Fairfield, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Santa Clara University School of Law
Colby Dean LaVelle II proudly manages LaVelle Law Offices with the personal attention of a boutique law firm but with the resources of larger law firms. An honored graduate of Santa Clara University of Law, Mr. LaVelle has dedicated his career to the pursuit of justice. He began his legal career working for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. Following his success litigating criminal matters, Mr. LaVelle started the LaVelle Law Offices. Now with eight locations across California, The LaVelle Law Offices is an incarnation of Mr. LaVelle's desire to serve the public, as he...
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Catherine Eranthe
San Rafael, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
New Coll of CA School of Law
Cate Eranthe is a California-licensed attorney admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District with over 20 years of complex discovery and litigation experience. Ms. Eranthe has handled chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies from initial filing through discharge. A San Francisco native she provides practical strategies and advises on different approaches to achieve your best outcomes.
We counsel and represent consumer debtors and small businesses in bankruptcy. Our goal is to assist our clients in moving from financial overwhelm to financial empowerment.
We also counsel ways to manage student loans and resolve...
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Sally J. Elkington
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(510) 465-0404
409 13th street, 10th Floor
The Historic Tribune Tower
Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
New College School of Law of California
Sally is now retired and living in Palm Springs. She is keeping her license active to allow her to do Pro Bono work with local Bar Associations.
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Bennett G. Young
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I am an accomplished California Bankruptcy and Business law attorney. My areas of expertise include a broad range of insolvency matters for creditors.
I provide extensive experience and knowledge, focused on maximizing benefits and minimizing losses. With a long history of successful results, I am dedicated to innovative and practical solutions for your bankruptcy and insolvency problems.
I have been honored with recognition as a Northern California Super Lawyer, Best Lawyers of America, and an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Robert B. Kaplan
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
Robert B. Kaplan is an accomplished California Bankruptcy, Business, and Real Estate Law attorney with an emphasis on creditors' rights and bankruptcy related cases. Focused on results, Bob has been providing rigorous and uncompromising legal representation for over 40 years.
Bob is a Co-Managing Partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, a firm listed on American Lawyer's AmLaw 200. A highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney, he is ready to assist you in accomplishing your legal objectives.
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Chad Matthew Johnson
Fairfield, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Chad Johnson is a highly experienced Northern California bankruptcy attorney with over 19 years of dedicated service in the legal field. Throughout his career, Chad has been involved in the representation of over 7,000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, providing expert guidance to his clients. Chad's commitment to his clients goes beyond just legal advice; he strives to provide compassionate support and clear communication, ensuring his clients feel informed and confident throughout the bankruptcy process.
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Matthew G. Grech
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...
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Jeff David Hoffman
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
825 Washington St., Ste. 330
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
New Coll of CA School of Law
I worked as a trucker for 20 years before I attended law school. I was motivated by a strong desire to serve the public. I graduated from a small, public-interest law school in San Francisco, where I had volunteered in the Housing Clinic that defended tenants from evictions. I am one of a very few Bay Area bankruptcy lawyers who does loan modifications through our bankruptcy court's program. I am also one of the very few who takes creditors to court when they violate bankruptcy laws and cause harm to my clients. Before bankruptcy law,...
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Christopher Whang
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Attorney
Bankruptcy, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Christopher Whang is a Civil Litigator representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, particularly commercial landlord-tenant issues, contract disputes, bankruptcy, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. Most notably, Christopher has worked with several, high-profile, Fortune 500 companies in the Bay Area in various litigation matters.
Christopher has extensive experience in the full spectrum of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigations, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, performing legal research, motion practice, trial preparation, negotiations, and client interaction.
Prior to becoming a Civil Litigator, Christopher worked at various Public Defender offices all across the Bay Area and Sacramento....
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Greg Hartman
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...
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Melanie Tavare
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Michael Rinne
Pleasant Hill, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Energy, Foreclosure Defense and International
Golden Gate University and Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen
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Candace Y. Brooks
Fairfield, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
Candace opened her own law practice in 1996. Candace’s law practice focuses on helping clients with their bankruptcy and business needs.
For the past 27 years, Candace has devoted her law practice to assisting individuals and businesses through the difficult process of bankruptcy and reorganization after carefully examining all options with her clients. Candace helps her clients navigate through the difficult and stressful process of filing for protection under the federal bankruptcy law.
Candace has fought for the rights of numerous individuals and businesses facing economic uncertainty which has required representation in the federal Bankruptcy Courts, and advising...
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Scott M. Johnson
Concord, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Santa Clara University School of Law
Hi! I'm Scott M. Johnson and I am founding Partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick PC. I graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in American Literature, then attended Santa Clara University Law School and graduated Cum Laude. Prior to starting Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick, P.C., I worked for a consumer bankruptcy law firm assisting debtors.
I have represented hundreds of Debtors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases throughout Northern California, successfully helping them to discharge the burdensome debt, keep their homes, and restore their credit. Scott also represents consumers in...
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Joseph B. Angelo
Concord, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Willamette University College of Law
I am a founding partner of Gale, Angelo, Johnson & Patrick P.C., and practice in the areas of bankruptcy and consumer litigation. In bankruptcy, I represent both consumer debtors and businesses in chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters. In consumer litigation, I represent consumers in litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Rosenthal Act and has handled cases in those areas before both state and federal courts. I also have experience with appeals, having worked on cases before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and the Ninth Circuit Court...
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Len Watkins
Richmond, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Antitrust, Business and Foreclosure Defense
University of San Francisco School of Law
A resident of Oakland, Len spent much of his legal career with prestigious, top-ranked, San Francisco law firms. Mr. Watkins brings the same level of expertise, and standard of excellence, to his practice in the East Bay. Focusing on consumer bankruptcy and business law, Mr. Watkins’ depth of experience and training include:
A Masters of Business Administration, concentrating on finance, from the University of California, at Davis
A stock brokerage license (inactive) from the National Association of Securities Dealers
A California Real Estate Broker’s license
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Norris & Norris (now...
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Andre Amin Khansari
Berkeley, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Southern California Law School
Andre Khansari is an accomplished Southern California attorney. He represents individuals and businesses in Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Business, and Personal Injury matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, peers and clients alike have recognized Andre as an exceptional attorney.
Andre is committed to providing large firm advocacy with small firm prices. Call today to schedule a consultation to learn how he can help you.
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Joanna Lynn Stevenson
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Ventura COL
Pham and Stevenson are experienced attorneys that help clients file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy at a low cost.
Pham and Stevenson have offices throughout the Bay Area for your convenience.
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201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Oakland, CA 94612
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San Jose, CA 95113
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1652 West Taxes
Fairfield, CA 94533
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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Yasha Rahimzadeh
San Rafael, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
I am an attorney with over 18 years of experience representing consumers and businesses in bankruptcy and debt resolution, real estate, probate (i.e. Wills, Trusts, and Conservatorships), criminal, and general civil matters.
I pride myself in providing personal service to each of my clients. Complimentary consultations are available at any of my offices throughout Northern California and the Bay Area, and I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your legal matter. It would be my pleasure to assist you.
I can be reached by phone at (916) 337-8066, (415) 971-2524, or...
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Carl R. Gustafson
Pleasant Hill, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
In 2003, Carl R. Gustafson graduated from UCLA Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors in History. In 2005, he was a legal intern for Global Justice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he drafted sections of human rights situation reports and submitted them to the United Nations and other international bodies. He also researched issues of international jurisdiction and the enforcement of international treaties. Carl went on to graduate with honors from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2007, where he was also an associate editor for the Ecological Law Quarterly.
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Sydney Elise Fairbairn
Novato, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I am a Marin County raised person having attended Terra Linda High School, UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law school. I love working with the people of Marin County and am very acquainted with the court system here. Please call for a free consultation. If I cannot help you I will try to find another attorney to help you. Thank you, Sydney.
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Malcolm Ruthven
Emeryville, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Are you afraid to answer the phone? Do you wonder if you'll ever have peace of mind again?
My clients and I are partners throughout this journey. I enjoy seeing the relief in the eyes and improved manner of my clients during their bankruptcy case. It's a privilege to be an important part of that process.
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Keith Foster Carr
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
UCLA School of Law
Attorney Keith F. Carr has over 30 years experience in Bankruptcy and Divorce. The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr has served the Northern California community since 1988. Since the business was established, we have helped clients save their homes and businesses and get their finances back on track through bankruptcy.
The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr has helped spouses get through the emotional pain of divorce and has advised and represented them in all family law and divorce proceedings. Attorney Keith F. Carr will take the time to listen to your concerns and work diligently to champion your...
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Tina Phan
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Family
University of the Pacific
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Tobias McCabe Lester
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Personal bankruptcy is what we do. We help people get their lives back. Even good and hardworking people sometimes experience financial difficulties, often through no fault of their own. We provide protection and support for our clients to help safeguard them and their assets, and enable them to get a fresh start and move on with their lives.
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Many people believe that due to new bankruptcy laws they are not eligible for debt relief or that they will lose their home if they file for bankruptcy. ...
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Ronda Leigh Connor
Napa, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
John F. Kennedy University and University of California - Davis
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J. Michael Kelly
San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
(415) 693-2076
3 Embarcadero Center
20th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Bankruptcy
University of Virginia School of Law
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Ms. Lucy Zheng
Oakland, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions.
Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice.
Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...
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Diana Joost Cavanaugh
Concord, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 34 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Probate
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Mr. Brent D. Meyer
San Rafael, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Mr. Meyer is a founding partner of the Meyer Law Group and oversees the daily operations of the firm. He primarily practices in the area of consumer bankruptcy, with a focus on debtor rights in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
While in law school, Mr. Meyer was a full-time judicial extern for the Honorable Michael S. McManus, Chief Bankruptcy Judge in the Eastern District of California, Sacramento Division. He also received the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy Award as the Distinguished Law Student in the Ninth Circuit, received the Loren S. Dahl Scholarship for Excellence in Bankruptcy Law, was selected for...
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Matthew Smith
Fairfield, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 20 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Collections and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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Kenneth Keith McAllister
Tiburon, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Business
Lincoln Univ