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Professional background

For over 30 years, Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Walter A. Metzen has represented thousands of consumers needing a fresh financial start. All bankruptcy attorneys at our office pride ourselves in giving personal attention to our clients. Our bankruptcy law firm primarily represents individuals and small businesses, not large corporations. We believe that bankruptcy is an honest solution to debt problems and offer free initial consultations to determine if we can help you.

Walter received his law degree in 1991 from the University of Detroit and his undergraduate B.S. degree in 1987 from Michigan State University. He is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, as well as the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan.  Attorney Metzen is a member of the Michigan Bar, the American Bar Association, the Consumer Bankruptcy Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc., the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Debtor’s Bar Association of Detroit Michigan.  Mr. Metzen has been a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy since 2005 and was recently recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer in Consumer Bankruptcy.

Estimated Consumer Bankruptcy Filings to Date:

Chapter 7                              15,000+

Chapter 13                            5,000+

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of Detroit School of Law, 1991
    • 3.7 GPA, Class Rank: 1st in Class
    • Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence for all terms
    • Michigan Jurisprudence Award (Book awards-Torts, Civil Procedure, Insurance Law)
  • Bachelor of Science, Criminalistics and Forensic Science, Michigan State University, June 1987
    • Michigan Higher Education Award for Academic Excellence
  • High School Diploma, Milford High School, Milford MI., June 1981
Walter Metzen has an Excellent rating by AVVO

Walter Metzen has attained an Excellent rating by AVVO.

Awards

  • Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy, 2005 American Board of Certification
  • American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Procedure
  • American Jurisprudence Award for Torts
  • Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence
  • State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship
  • Honor Roll all terms of attendance in Law School
  • 2012 to 2020 Michigan Super Lawyer in Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Avvo Client Choice Award 2015-2020

Notable Cases

This case revolved around the definition of property of the bankruptcy estate and my arguments relied primarily on United States Supreme Court Bankruptcy case law.  The District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan found in favor of my client.

IN RE: GORDON C. VAUGHN, Debtor,
TIDEWATER FINANCE COMPANY, Appellant.  Case No. 03-CV-70906-DT.  United States District Court, E.D. Michigan, Southern Division. January 6, 2006.

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Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist Attorney in Michigan Walter Metzen

Walter Metzen is a Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist Attorney in Michigan

Professional Memberships and Associations

  • State of Michigan Bar Association
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Association
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Contributing Speaker,  Consumer Bankruptcy Association & The Institute of Continuing Legal Educations Consumer Bankruptcy Institute’s 2nd Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Institute: Updates, Strategies and Judicial Insights, April 1, 2011, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan: Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice: Avoiding Conflicts, Problems and Malpractice

Client Testimonials

“Walter was wonderful to work with. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive. Bankruptcy is a stressful and upsetting process and I felt at ease knowing that Walter had my back. I met with two other lawyers before him and he is hands down the best. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.”Emily L

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney Walter Metzen 2020 Client Champion

“I would highly recommend Walter Metzen and his team for your bankruptcy needs. They were a pleasure to work with and they helped me understand everything that was happening during the process. Walter went over and beyond to make sure I was happy with my services.”Camille A

“Even years later when creditor tried to report my debt to IRS as a forgiven loan, Water was there for me to send me needed paperwork and tax form to take care of it. Thanks Walter! Everything was resolved!”Jacqueline M

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