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Kevin W. Chern Esq.

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Mr. Larry Edward Lauterjung

Williamson County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 28 years experience

(618) 997-5529 1702B West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959

Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets

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DUI lawyer for over ten years and author of two books explaining DUI law to non-attorneys. Former courtroom attorney for two of Southern Illinois' largest bankruptcy law firms. I always have plenty of time for my clients, am available for after or before hour calls. We work together as a team. You can participate as little or as much as you prefer.

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Andy Miofsky

Jefferson County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 37 years experience

(618) 931-1313 3218 W Broadway
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Washington University School of Law

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I bring an ivory tower legal education from Washington University and over 35 years of legal experience to down to earth people. Since 2004 I have been the Illinois Downstate Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers. And I am a founding member of the Bankruptcy Law Network legal blog. I also recognize that sometimes bad things happen to good people. When you get tired of abusive debt collectors call me for reasonable and respectable solutions to your financial problems.

(618) 931-1313 2249 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040

(618) 931-1313 24 Covered Bridge Ln
Glen Carbon, IL 62034

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Michael G Curry

Jefferson County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 24 years experience

(618) 246-0993 123 South 10th Street Ste 507
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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Michael was born and raised in Southern Illinois. Since receiving his law license in 1992 he has helped thousands of families and individuals throughout Southern Illinois including Centralia, Fairfield, Flora, Carmi, Mount Carmel, Albion, Salem, Chester, Sparta, Clay City and Louisville find relief from their financial stress. He is also available to help you with your other family issues: wills, power of attorney, real estate, landlord and tenant and a wide range of legal services. If you are not able to meet at our office, please ask for a home visit.

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Marcus Hayes Herbert

Kankakee County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 26 years experience

(618) 549-9800 308 West Walnut
Carbondale, IL 60901

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Appeals and Estate Planning
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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For the past 25 years, my practice has focused on helping individuals, families, and small businesses to overcome financial setbacks and obtain a Fresh Start. Sometimes this means fighting foreclosures or defending against credit card suits. Very often, it involves filing bankruptcy to eliminate multiple debts or to consolidate several debts into one smaller monthly payment that my clients can actually afford. I treat my clients with dignity and respect and am proud to have served more than 10,000 people in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.

(866) 702-8933 416 S 5th St
PO Box 2693
Paducah, KY 42003

Eugenia Hunter

Jackson County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 40 years experience

(618) 457-0476 905 W Cherry St
Carbondale, IL 62901

Bankruptcy, Agricultural, Animal and Collections

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Mr. Karl Joseph Wulff

Madison County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 20 years experience

904 Vandalia Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234

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Oklahoma City University School of Law

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Karl J. Wulff, (BA ’93, JD ’96) is the firm’s principal attorney. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Webster University in 1993. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1996. Prior to attending university Mr. Wulff served in the United States Navy on board the amphibious assault aircraft carrier U.S.S. Tripoli (LPH-10) in the air department from 1987 to 1989 and later on board the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-60) as a reservist, earning the Sea Service Ribbon and the National Defense Medal. Mr. Wulff is a member of the National...

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Trent West

Montgomery County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 5 years experience

(217) 324-7777 1118 W. Ryder St.
Litchfield, IL 62056

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Allen G. Mealey

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 21 years experience

(618) 622-3330 4972 Benchmark Centre Dr. Ste. 250
Swansea, IL 62226

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Tulane University School of Law

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Providing compassionate and comprehensive bankruptcy services to consumer debtors for over 20 years: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Protection

Rosemarie Parker

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 17 years experience

(618) 539-9956 111 S State St
Freeburg, IL 62243

Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate

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Kevin McGinley

Saint Clair County, Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer.

(618) 236-3467 525 West Main Street
Belleville, ILLINOIS 62220

Bankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Construction
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

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Matthew Grossmann

Saint Clair County, Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer.

(618) 236-3424 525 West Main Street
Belleville, ILLINOIS 62220

Bankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Construction

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Crystal Pipher

Saint Clair County, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney.

(618) 236-3469 525 West Main Street
Belleville, ILLINOIS 62220

Bankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Construction
Southern Illinois University School of Law

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Katherine Kimker

Saint Clair County, Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyer.

(618) 236-3430 525 West Main Street
Belleville, ILLINOIS 62220

Bankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Construction

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Troy Gabriel Payne

Fayette County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 17 years experience

(618) 283-3034 303 S. Seventh Street
Vandalia, IL 62471

Bankruptcy, Criminal, Family and Municipal

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Donald Urban

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney.

(618) 233-8383 26 E Washington St
Belleville, IL 62220

Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family

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Daniel Juncker

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney.

(618) 277-8989 1803 N Belt W
Belleville, IL 62226

Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp

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Russell Curtis Simon

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 26 years experience

(618) 277-0086 33 Bronze Pointe S
Belleville, IL 62226

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Roza Berlinski Gossage

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 45 years experience

(618) 277-6800 521 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62220

Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Bill Geisse

Saint Clair County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer.

(888) 743-5787 521 W. Main St.
Belleville, IL 62220

Bankruptcy

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James Richard Myers

Fayette County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 23 years experience

(618) 283-3034 303 S. Seventh Street
Vandalia, IL 62471

Bankruptcy and Agricultural

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Carl Stowe

Bond County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney.

(618) 664-0094 611 Ward St
Greenville, IL 62246

Bankruptcy, Criminal, DUI and Divorce

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Mazyar M. Hedayat Esq.

Will County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 22 years experience

(630) 378-2200 1211 W Lakeview Ct
Romeoville, IL 60446

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Divorce and Foreclosure Defense
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, DePaul University and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Mazyar M. Hedayat is the principal of M. Hedayat & Associates, PC, a law firm that has represented Clients for nearly 20 years in the areas of commercial law and litigation, bankruptcy law and litigation, real property transactions and litigation, construction law and mechanics liens, corporate law, and more. After attending the University of Chicago and University of Michigan, Mr. Hedayat received his MBA from the U.M. Ross School of Business, and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Mr. Hedayat is a title insurance agent and operated a full-service title company for 6 years....

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Ray Choudhry

Rock Island County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 42 years experience

(309) 797-8000 1515 5th Ave #430
Moline, IL 61265

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Probate
Northwestern University School of Law

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Ray recieved his J.D. at Northwestern University in 1974 and M.B.A. at Northwestern University in 1972 with a B.A. at California State, L.A. in 1968. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Rock Island County Bar Association.

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Tina (Christine) Adams

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 11 years experience

(312) 346-0100 901 W. Jackson, Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60603

Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
John Marshall Law School

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Tina Adams has been with Robert J. Adams & Associates full time since 1993. After law school, Tina became the managing partner at Robert J. Adams & Associations. Tina like her father concentrates in Consumer Bankruptcy. In addition, Tina works with business bankruptcy and Personal Injury cases. Tina is the Lake County attorney for Robert J. Adams & Associates. Additionally, in 2005 Tina became a part time adjunct instructor at the College of Lake County.

(847) 223-5500 111 N. County, Suite 3
Waukegan, IL 60085

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Anamaria F. Rivero

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 6 years experience

(708) 497-9669 6428 Joliet Rd., Ste. 204
Countryside, IL 60525

Bankruptcy, Collections, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law

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The attorneys in my firm have over 20 years of experience and strive to serve our clients. In many cases, I can file your case the same or the next day. I am always available to clients by cell phone, text, and e-mail. Clients are kept informed of the status of their case at all times and receive copies of all case documents by e-mail, usually the same day. I represent clients in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties in family law, bankruptcy and general litigation cases, including: - Divorce - Child Custody - Child Support -...

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Juneithaa S Shambee

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 5 years experience

(773) 741-3602 701 Main Street
Suite 203
Evanston, IL 60202

Bankruptcy, Criminal, Family and IP
Northern Illinois University

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A Chicago native, Juneitha Shambee has shown passion and dedication to law since a young age. Working vigorously to make strides in her education, she uses that same tenaciousness to achieve results in every case she touches. She has taken on challenges beyond what many attorneys her age would face, personally and professionally, such as battling large firms in copyright issues and achieving excellent settlements for her clients, and even taking on challenging criminal cases and getting them dismissed in the preliminary stages. Although Juneitha is the first college graduate and professional in her family, she did not let...

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Gregory M. Reeder

Will County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 17 years experience

(866) 239-0158 58 N. Chicago Street
Suite 404
Joliet, IL 60432

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal, Divorce and Family
University of Illinois College of Law

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For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. He is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or misdemeanor or going through a divorce or family law case. Mr. Reeder has successfully defended clients at all stages of litigation in both criminal and civil courts with a focus in criminal defense, civil litigation divorce and juvenile law.

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Sarah A Nolan

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 8 years experience

(708) 226-9904 15255 S. 94th Ave
Suite 201
Orland Park, IL 60462

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
DePaul College of Law

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Sarah A. Nolan practices out of the firm's Orland Park office, where she practices in a variety of areas of law, including: Family Law, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Creditor Negotiations and Litigation. Ms. Nolan handles cases in Cook County and the surrounding collar counties. Ms. Nolan received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, from Loyola University of Chicago in 2005. In 2009, Ms. Nolan earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University - College of Law. Ms. Nolan joined Anderson & Associates, P.C. in 2010 and was hired on as an associate attorney. She is admitted to practice in...

1515 E. Woodfield Road
Suite 640
Schaumburg, ID 60173

20 N. Clark St.
Suite 2720
Chicago, IL 60602

400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 320
Wheaton, IL 60187

707 Skokie Blvd
Suite 600
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Steven H. Mevorah

Dupage County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 38 years experience

(630) 932-9100 900 E Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University

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Steven H. Mevorah is the founder of Mevorah Law Offices LLC and began his practice in 1979. Mr. Mevorah brings significant experience to bear in achieving positive results for his clients. With offices in Lombard, Bloomingdale, Chicago, Joliet, and St. Charles, Mr. Mevorah makes his practice accessible to all of those in need throughout the Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. Since the firm's inception, Mr. Mevorah has been committed to building a practice made up of attorneys who share his vision and dedication to offering clients the best legal advice and advocacy combined with unparalleled service. Taking an aggressive...

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David P Leibowitz

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 43 years experience

53 W. Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1610
Chicago, IL 60604

Bankruptcy and Consumer
Loyola University Chicago School of Law

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Tina T Tran

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 1 year experience

(773) 609-3637 208 S. Jefferson St.
Ste. 204
Chicago, IL 60661

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal and Foreclosure Defense
Loyola University Chicago School of Law

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Tina T. Tran (known to her close friends as Ty) is a second-generation Vietnamese American. As an ardent social justice advocate, Tina is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and affirming legal support and advocacy to people of all backgrounds and circumstances. She prides herself on giving her clients the fresh start they deserve, whether that be through filing for Bankruptcy, or through the Expungement and Sealing of criminal records. Tina grew up in the California Bay Area, and she learned early on about the wide discrepancies between people of different economic or racial backgrounds and their access to the...

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Van A Schwab

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 38 years experience

(312) 372-4569 134 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60602

Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Probate

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Along with his years of experience, Lake County divorce attorney Van A. Schwab has a solid educational basis for his divorce and family law practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, he received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Because of recent, up-to-date training, Mr. Schwab is a certified divorce mediator, and is prepared to handle family law issues through collaborative law methods. He has published an article on cohabitation in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Licensed to practice family law in the states of Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey, he...

(847) 208-4569 10024 Skokie Blvd
Suite 245
Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 737-4953 1641 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 12
Libertyville, IL 60048

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Rebecca Zeilenga

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 10 years experience

15255 S. 94th Ave
Suite 201
Orland Park, IL 60462

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Rebecca L. Zeilenga practices out of the firm's Schaumburg office, where she practices in a variety of areas of law, including: Family Law, Adoption, Divorce, Bankruptcy, Creditor Negotiations and Litigation. Mrs. Zeilenga handles cases in Cook County and the surrounding collar counties. Mrs. Zeilenga received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Arizona State University in 2003. In 2007, Mrs. Zeilenga earned her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Mrs. Zeilenga joined Anderson & Associates, P.C. in 2008 and was hired on as an associate attorney. She is admitted to practice in the state of...

(847) 995-9999 1515 E. Woodfield Road
Suite 640
Schaumburg, IL 60173

20 N. Clark St.
Suite 2720
Chicago, IL 60602

400 S. County Farm Road
Suite 320
Wheaton, IL 60187

707 Skokie Blvd
Suite 600
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Thomas Keith Mirabile

Dupage County, IL Bankruptcy Lawyer. 41 years experience

(630) 665-6904 1745 South Naperville Road Suite 200
Wheaton, IL 60189

Bankruptcy, Health Care and Immigration
Oklahoma City University School of Law and DePaul College of Law

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40 years experience in Immigration and International Law, Complex Bankruptcy and Health law Visiting Professor of International Law DePaul University College of Law Global Faculty International Law, Faculty of Law ,University of Liverpool School of Law U.K. Advanced law degree (LL.M) DePaul University

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Ariel Weissberg

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 37 years experience

(312) 663-0004 401 South LaSalle Street Suit 403
Chicago, IL 60605

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Saint Louis University School of Law

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Ariel Weissberg is the managing partner of Weissberg and Associates, Ltd., 401 South LaSalle Street, Suite 403, Chicago, Illinois, 60605. Weissberg and Associates, Ltd. concentrates in the areas of business and commercial litigation, transactional matters and all aspects of insolvency and financial distress, including bankruptcy, loan work-outs and foreclosures. Mr. Weissberg founded Weissberg and Associates in July, 1984. Since then, he has built a varied and loyal clientele, comprised of small to medium-sized to publicly traded businesses, and individuals. He is sought out for complex business and financial planning, especially relating to credit facilities and crisis-management, and high-risk litigation....

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Philip Fornaro

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 21 years experience

(708) 630-4320 1022 S. La Grange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School

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Philip M. Fornaro is the managing attorney at Fornaro Law. Adopting a “never give up” attitude, Philip has become known for his ability to succeed where others fail for the last 20 years. His decision to diversify his practice in 2004 has resulted in the creation of a full service law firm which provides quality representation in a variety of legal areas. Philip follows the rule that positive energy will yield positive results. This energy is the driving force behind the success of Fornaro Law. He has become adept at creating a network and team between clients,...

(630) 749-4169 15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 321
Hinsdale, IL 60521

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John P. Houlihan

Dupage County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 30 years experience

(630) 933-9220 534 W. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Bankruptcy, Criminal and Real Estate
Drake University Law School

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Mr. Houlihan was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 1986. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois as a member of the trial bar. He has been admitted to the Capital Litigation Trial Bar of the State of Illinois to represent criminal defendants in death penalty cases. Mr. Houlihan is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, where he has served as Co-Chairman of the Younger Members Committee (1988-1989); Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee (1990-1991); and Chairman of the Membership Committee (2000-2001). He is...

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Kiley Whitty

Dupage County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 7 years experience

(630) 571-1900 1900 Spring Road
Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Loyola University Chicago School of Law

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Kiley M. Whitty is a licensed attorney specializing in the areas of family law, child custody, bankruptcy, and creditor negotiations in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will and surrounding collar counties. While in law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Kiley earned a certificate in Child and Family Law as well as a certificate in Advocacy which aided in her success as a litigator. As an associate with Anderson & Associates, P.C., Kiley has handled complex custody cases involving issues with legal and residential custody, parenting time, allegations of abuse and neglect, and child removal. Kiley has also handled a...

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Robert Finegan

Mclean County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 3 years experience

(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University

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After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office for a year and a half, before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I will be working closely with my father on bankruptcy, real estate and other civil cases in the Bloomington, Illinois area.

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John Eggum

Cook County, IL Bankruptcy Attorney. 8 years experience

(312) 863-5053 222 N. La Salle St.
Ste. 1400
Chicago, IL 60601

Bankruptcy, Business, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
University of Iowa

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A partner in the firm, John Eggum concentrates his practice on insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation. With respect to insurance coverage matters, Mr. Eggum has represented a variety of insurance companies in both third-party and first-party matters, including mass tort, cyber/technology liability, and professional liability disputes. Mr. Eggum also represents both private and public companies (including financial institutions) in commercial disputes around the country. He is also frequently retained by insurers and other creditors to provide representation in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Coverage (Third-Party –...

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If you are struggling with high debt, receiving calls from creditors or collection agencies, or facing foreclosure, garnishment of wages, or repossession of property, filing for bankruptcy may provide you with solutions.

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