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DETROIT BANKRUPTCY LAWYER WALTER METZEN IS ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF BOARD CERTIFIED CONSUMER
BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS IN MICHIGAN
Bankruptcy in Michigan is a difficult and demanding
process. Often, when bankruptcy becomes necessary, it is the result of
some unforeseen event or external circumstance beyond an individual's or
married couple's control. Bankruptcy is not a “quick fix” and can
involve some very complicated areas of law. For the most part, federal
law governs bankruptcy in the United States, although several states
have peculiarities unique to those states. Because bankruptcy law is
mostly federal, the American Board of Certification was created to
develop an examination and a set of standards that can be used
nationwide to measure an attorney’s competence in bankruptcy law. Some
states have laws that prevent an attorney from advertising legal
specialties and Michigan is one of them. Only Board Certified Bankruptcy
Specialists may advertise themselves as professionals.
Ask if your attorney is a
Michigan Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American
Board of Certification.
If you are interested in obtaining the names of certified
consumer or business bankruptcy specialists in your area, or in
obtaining a free directory of certified specialists, please contact the
American Board of Certification.
You expect certification from your
doctor - expect it from your lawyer too.
Board Certification means that the certified attorney has
met rigorous, objective standards and has demonstrated knowledge in
bankruptcy and/or creditors' rights law. Hiring an attorney with
expertise in any specialized field of law can be a bewildering
experience. As a client, you want to make sure your counsel is
experienced in the particular field. Unfortunately, prospective clients
usually have little objective criteria on which to rely.
The American Board of Certification's (ABC) programs are
designed to identify and recognize those attorneys in consumer or
business bankruptcy who have met or exceeded rigorous certification
standards relating to experience, continuing legal education, integrity,
and peer review; in addition to demonstrating a sophisticated
understanding of the law in their specialty area.
The goal of ABC is to provide meaningful information to
those seeking legal services to enable them to make informed decisions
in selecting experienced counsel.
To become certified as a bankruptcy specialist by ABC, an
applicant must successfully complete a comprehensive day-long written
examination covering (1) general bankruptcy/creditors' rights law (2)
legal ethics, and (3) substantive questions in the specialty area. In
addition, each applicant must show significant experience in legal
matters and a substantial dedication of their practice to such matters,
as well as providing professional references and participating in at
least 60 hours of continuing legal education over a three-year period.
What Does Board
Certification Mean?
It means that
the certified attorney has met rigorous, objective standards and has
demonstrated knowledge in bankruptcy law. Hiring an attorney with
expertise in any specialized field of law can be a bewildering
experience. As a client, you want to make sure your counsel is
experienced in the particular field. Unfortunately, prospective clients
usually have little objective criteria on which to rely. The American
Board of Certification’s (ABC) programs are designed to identify and
recognize those attorneys in consumer or business bankruptcy who have
met or exceeded rigorous certification standards relating to experience,
continuing legal education, integrity, and peer review, in addition to
demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of bankruptcy law.
The goal of the
ABC is to provide meaningful information to those seeking bankruptcy law
services to enable them to make informed decisions in selecting
experienced bankruptcy counsel.
What is The ABC?
The American
Board of Certification is a non-profit organization dedicated toserving
the public and improving the quality of the bankruptcy bar. It is the
only national bankruptcy certification program, offering certification
in business and consumer bankruptcy law and creditors’ rights law. The
ABC’s Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Certification Programs are
accredited by the American Bar Association. The ABC is sponsored by the
American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Commercial Law League of America.
The ABC Board of Directors consists of many of the nation’s finest
bankruptcy and creditors’ rights lawyers, former judges, and law
professors. ABC certification encourages bankruptcy attorneys to strive
toward excellence and recognizes those attorneys who have met the ABC’s
rigorous standards.
How High Are The Certification
Standards?
To
become certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the ABC, an applicant
must successfully complete a comprehensive day-long written examination
covering(1) general bankruptcy law, (2) legal ethics, and (3) business
or consumer bankruptcy. In addition, each applicant must show
significant experience in bankruptcy law matters and a substantial
dedication of their practice to such matters, as well as providing
professional references and participating in at least 60 hours of
continuing legal education over a three-year period.
Recertification
Initial
certification is for a period of up to five years, after which certified
bankruptcy attorneys must show that they continue to have active
bankruptcy practice, have participated in continuing legal education,
have good standing in the legal profession, and can provide peer
references.
You Have a Choice
When you are
considering hiring a bankruptcy attorney, you have a right to know which
attorneys have met the ABC’s stringent standards. Why settle for
anything less?
Walter
Metzen, Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer in Michigan will provide, free of charge as part of your free initial Bankruptcy
Analysis, a means test calculation to determine if you are eligible for Chapter
7 Bankruptcy. Nearly 90% of the people who walk through my door are
eligible to file a
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Michigan and get a permanent discharge of their
debt. With
Chapter 13
Bankruptcy in Michigan, we can develop and affordable repayment plan to
fit every budget.
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