Top best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Reno near me | 37 available

Stephen R. Harris is a highly experienced attorney with a career spanning over four decades, primarily in Chapter 11 business bankruptcy. His journey into law began in Las Vegas during his teenage years, where he worked for James E. Rogers, Esq., whose mentorship inspired Steve to pursue a legal career. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and his law degree from the University of San Diego, becoming a licensed Nevada attorney in 1974.Steve began his career at the Federal Public Defender’s office in Reno, where he developed his courtroom skills, achieving seven acquittals in eight jury trials. In 1976, he entered private practice and soon shifted his focus to bankruptcy law, guided by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Bert Goldwater. Since then, Steve has been involved in over 1,000 Chapter 11 cases, 5,000 Chapter 7 cases, and 400 Chapter 13 cases, representing debtors, trustees, and creditors.Steve’s passion lies in helping individuals and businesses overcome financial challenges. He often counsels clients on alternatives to bankruptcy or the optimal timing for filing, ensuring their best interests are prioritized. His strategic approach and commitment to client success have solidified his reputation as a leader in bankruptcy law.

On a personal note, Kevin and Tricia have two beautiful young children, with whom they spend nearly all of their free time. Kevin is an avid fan and booster of University of Nevada athletics. Go Wolf Pack! Kevin grew up in Zephyr Cove, Nevada and considers himself a true native Nevadan.

Norma Allred Guariglia is an accomplished attorney licensed in Nevada, focusing on bankruptcy law and representing clients in chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13. She also handles debtor-creditor disputes, business matters, divorce, and estate planning. Norma graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in accounting. Her exceptional CPA exam performance earned her recognition from the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants.Norma pursued her law degree at Mitchell Hamline School of Law while working full-time as a paralegal for Harris Law Practice LLC. She graduated summa cum laude in 2022, ranking in the top 5% of her class. During law school, she served on the Mitchell Hamline Law Review and received multiple awards for academic excellence. Today, she shares her expertise as an adjunct professor of bankruptcy law at Mitchell Hamline.With nearly three decades of experience in legal and financial roles, Norma offers clients a unique blend of knowledge and practical insight. A native of Costa Rica, she has called Washoe County home for 30 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and relaxing with her favorite shows.

My name is Sean Patterson.  I am a Bankruptcy Attorney in Reno, Nevada.. I have been practicing bankruptcy for 19 years.  In that time, I have helped thousands of people with their debt problems.  I have helped people save their homes, businesses, and other imporatant assets.. You can hire my office for as little as $100 down.   Payment plans are available to all clients.  Once hired, we take all the harassing creditor phone calls and keep people off your back.  If you get sued, we try and stop the lawsuit or file the bankruptcy to keep you from being garnished.. In your first consult, we look at your income and expenses to determine what type of bankruptcy you are:  Chapter 7--liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 13--reorganization.. I pride myself on returning my client's phone calls and e-mails.   The answers to your legal questions are important.. Sean

Mr. Sumpter is a life long resident of Reno/Tahoe.  His roots in the community have given him a unique and particular insight into the local business, economy, social, cultural and education environment.. Mr. Sumpter is an avid skiier, boater, traveler and an accomplished musician playing 5 different musical instruments.. Mr. Sumper provides CREATIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS to meet your legal needs in his areas of expertise and enjoys thinking "out of the box" to insure that your legal needs and goals are accomplished.

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Holly E. Estes, Esq., is an experienced chapter 11 reorganization attorney who has been certified as a Business Bankruptcy Law specialist by the American Board of Certification - the nation's premier legal specialty certification organization.. While in law school, Ms. Estes accepted an externship working with then Chief Bankruptcy Judge Mike K. Nakagawa.  It was at that time and through that experience that she fully began to appreciate the bankruptcy system and knew that she wanted to become a bankruptcy practitioner.. After graduating from the William S. Boyd School of Law, Ms. Estes began a clerkship with Bankruptcy Judge Gregg W. Zive.  During that time Ms. Estes, among other tasks, researched and drafted the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Opinion, Honkanen v. Hopper (In re Honkanen), 446 B.R. 373 (9th Cir. BAP 2011) with Judge Zive, sitting pro tem for the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.  Next, Ms. Estes accepted a clerkship with Bankruptcy Judge Bruce T. Beesley.  It was through her clerkships that her practice skills began to sharpen and Ms. Estes truly began to understand the complicated inner workings of a chapter 11 reorganization case.. After her clerkship experiences, Ms. Estes began her career in private practice. Throughout her practice, Ms. Estes has strived to achieve the best results for her clients.  Ms. Estes has successfully represented corporations, limited liability companies, individuals, partnerships, bankruptcy trustees, creditors and purchasers of bankruptcy estate assets in chapter 11 reorganization and chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. One of the highlights of her practice thus far has been arguing before the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel with successful results for her clients.  Village at Lakeridge v. U.S. Bank, N.A. (In re Village at Lakeridge), Argued April 5, 2013; Weilert v. Gwartz (In re Weilert), Argued June 23, 2016.

Elizabeth High is the managing shareholder of Fletcher & Lee, Ltd. and primarily practices bankruptcy law. Elizabeth has represented clients in chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases as well as in bankruptcy adversary proceedings, including preference litigation, fraudulent conveyance actions, turnover litigation, discharge objections and revocation issues. Her bankruptcy clients include creditors, chapter 7 and 11 trustees and debtors. Elizabeth also has extensive experience in general civil litigation matters.. Elizabeth obtained an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire in 1994. Thereafter, Elizabeth worked in the securities industry and obtained her Series 7 & 63 licenses. She went on to attend the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, graduating third in her class, summa cum laude, in 2002. During law school, Elizabeth served as an Associate Editor of The Journal of Contemporary Health Law & Policy, was a member of the Students for Public Interest Law, was a research assistant to Professor Clifford Fishman and completed a legal internship with The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington, D.C.. After graduation, Elizabeth served as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Valerie P. Cooke in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Reno). Elizabeth then began the practice of law as an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Arnold & Porter, LLP. In 2006, drawn by her love of the endless outdoor activities, she permanently relocated to Reno, Nevada. Elizabeth was an associate in the Reno office of Lionel Sawyer & Collins before beginning a solo law practice in 2010. Elizabeth later joined forces with her current law partner, Cecilia.. Elizabeth has been selected for inclusion in Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite six times between 2013 and 2019. She is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Maryland and the District of Columbia.. On the weekends, you can often find Elizabeth hiking with her golden retreiver puppies, skiing with her kids, or running on the ditch trail.

Cecilia Lee began the practice of law in 1986 in Portland, Oregon as an appellate lawyer with the law firm of Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt. Committed to written and oral advocacy, Cecilia translated the skills she acquired as an appellate lawyer to the practice of bankruptcy and commercial law in Reno, Nevada starting in 1988. Since beginning her practice in Reno, Cecilia has had a long history of success for a diverse client base, including businesses, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities and individuals. Cecilia prides herself on providing cost-conscious solutions that address each client’s particular needs in each case.. Cecilia has represented clients in all primary aspects of bankruptcy practice, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, committees and trustees in chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13. She has represented clients in all aspects of bankruptcy appeals, including to the United States Supreme Court. Cecilia practices in Nevada courts on receiverships, collection matters, evictions and other litigation related to debtor-creditor relations. She also represents businesses and individuals on general business matters.. In 2002, Cecilia was certified as a Business Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification and has been recognized as a business bankruptcy specialist in the state of Nevada since that time. A 1980 graduate of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts with honors in Biology, Cecilia received a master of science degree from the University of Oregon in 1982 before enrolling in Willamette College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Cecilia graduated in the top 15 percent of her class at Willamette in 1986, receiving High Papers in Ethics, Products Liability and Land Use Planning. She served as an Associate Editor of the Willamette Law Review for two years and began arguing cases while in law school to the federal and state courts in Oregon.. Cecilia is AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the state and federal courts in Nevada and Oregon. An emeritus master of the Bruce R. Thompson Inn of Court, Cecilia has served as a past-president of the Inns of Court. She volunteers for the State Bar of Nevada, having served primarily on the Lawyer Referral and Service Committee, first as a member and then as the chair of that committee. Cecilia also was a past-president of PackPAWS, the University of Nevada’s organization to promote and advance women in sports and to monitor Title IX issues.. In 2012, Willamette University College of Law invited Cecilia to sit on its Board of Visitors. In the 2014-2015 school year, Cecilia joined Willamette’s law faculty as an adjunct professor of Debtor/Creditor and Restructuring law. Cecilia has served on American Bankruptcy Institute’s award-winning Committee on Consumer Bankruptcy Law since 2014 and as the ListServe Facilitator and as Newsletter Editor. In addition, Cecilia publishes and lectures on various aspects of business and bankruptcy law.. Cecilia is a member of Silver State Striders and a marathon runner. Before attending law school, Cecilia studied the cello with Orlando Cole of the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. She is currently a member of the Susanville Symphony Orchestra.