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I am an associate attorney at the law firm of Hendel & Collins, P.C., where I specialize in all aspects of insolvency and bankruptcy law, including taxation, real estate, and commercial finance.. I was awarded a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Western New England University School of Law in May 2010, having graduated second in my class.  During law school, I served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Western New England Law Review.. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from the University of Connecticut in May 2004, having majored in Political Science.  Before attending law school, I worked in the land development industry for three years in Connecticut.. I am admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

For the past 13 years, I have sought to provide zealous and compassionate representation to individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy.  I have a wealth of experience helping Debtors navigate Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.  My goal is to make the process understandable for my clients.  In my practice, I also represent bankruptcy trustees in litigation before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Massachusetts.  I also represent businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and consumer protection matters.

-  I practice in bankruptcy, unfair collection practices, debt defense, student loan, and wrongful repossessions and foreclosures.. -  I'm a founding member of the Bankruptcy Law Network () and a regular contributor to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Bankruptcy Roundtable listservs, two specialized bankruptcy forums on the Internet.. -  I've mentored bankruptcy practitioners throughout the Commonwealth and an original member of the local bankruptcy court rules committee.. -  I'm recognized by my peers as an expert in consumer bankruptcy issues.. -  My clients rate me "excellent" in client surveys.. -  Among my successes are:. -  Stopping foreclosure deficiency notices after a bankruptcy is filed. Silva v. Harmon, D MA 2003 (CA 01-30140-MAP).. -  Punishing an out-of-state law firm controlling in-state bankruptcy litigation. BNA v. Steele, Bankr D MA 2003 (02-4137).. -  Allowing conversion from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13 without having to immediately pay a Chapter 7 trustee's fees.. -  Permitting a Chapter 13 plan to be more affordable by forcing the use "liquidation" value for keeping unprotected assets, less the estimated fees of a hypothetical Chapter 7 trustee.. -  Obtained immediate Chapter 13 protection from creditor harassment without having to pay attorney fees first.. -  I am at the cutting edge in the region for mortgage defense litigation. My greatest pride is in avoiding needless, costly litigation and risks for my clients by successful pre-filing planning and by well-grounded attacks on unlawful creditor practices.

Experienced Deb attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Deb attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Deb attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Deb attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Deb attorney serving clients in Springfield and surrounding areas.