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Expert Profile: Terry Leeders

Expertise:  Handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
10 years of extensive bankruptcy experience. Filed over 3000 cases
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer website
"One On One Personal Service You Deserve"


Experience in the area
I have been practicing bankruptcy law for 10 years. I have helped over 3000 consumer bankruptcy clients in that time.

Organizations
Chicago Bar Association Illinois Bar Association

Publications
author of Chicago Bankruptcy Blog
Chicago Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Blog
Illinois Bankruptcy Law Blog
Fresh Start Partners

Education/Credentials
University of Illinois Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer website

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I have developed a list of lenders who are willing to help bankruptcy clients re-establish credit once their bankruptcy cases are complete. Fresh Start Partners
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Chicago Bankruptcy Blog Fresh Start Partners
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 12260
Knowledge   9.91   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.80   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.96   Best of the best
Politeness   9.96   Best of the best
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User Comments
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(tinkerbell on 06/30/09)
Thank you for your timely response. You have helped me a lot.
(Jamie on 06/29/09)
thank you for the quick response
(Annie on 06/24/09)
Very helpful.
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Recent Answers from Terry Leeders
2009-06-29  Disabled while on Chapter 13 You can do one of the following: 1. convert to ch7 if eligible, and you currently spend what you make on your monthly living expenses. 2. You can petition the court for a modified plan, based on any...
2009-06-28  converting from ch13 to 7 The court charges $25 to convert to chapter 7, your attorney may charge a fee for their services as well. You must qualify incomewise for the conversion, also, any unprotected assets can be liquidated...
2009-06-26  reopening a chapter 7 case It would depend on your local court rules. Normally the reaffirmations must be in before the case is discharged. Talk to your lawyer about the costs to bring a motion to reopen a closed case, and the...
2009-06-24  secured debt question in ch 7 Good news on the car. For other secured debts, like appliances, furniture jewelry etc. the attorney can usually negotiate a better reaffirmation balance, payment interest etc. if you want to redeem...
2009-06-05  Ch.7? reaffirmation, is signing a document to let the debt survive bankruptcy. You need to stay current on the loan, and you are on the hook for the payments and balance due. You can talk to your lenders to...
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