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Biography
Attorney Richard Schwartz focuses his practice primarily on bankruptcy law and debt reorganization.
Mr. Schwartz has more than 3 decades of experience helping clients find relief from their overwhelming debt and over the course of his legal career, Mr. Schwartz has represented the rights and interests of debtors, creditors and trustees in complex bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
He has extensive experience dealing with complex consumer and commercial bankruptcy issues, including reorganizations, workouts, negotiations, debtor-creditor relations, and more.
With offices in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Albany, Indiana you can call today to schedule your free consultation
Education
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Vanderbilt University
- B.A. | Economics
- Honors: Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
- Attorney / Partner
- Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Can bankruptcy help with foreclosure?
- The legal blog of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center
Speaking Engagements
- Tax Issues in Bankruptcy Cases, Fourth Annual Bankruptcy Law Institute
- Louisville Bar Association
Certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
- Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence Selected: 2016-2020
- Client Champion Silver
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Kentucky State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Indiana State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- Nathional Association of Consumer Advocates
- Member
- - Current
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- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Member
- - Current
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- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member
- - Current
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- national Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
- Member
- - Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Indiana
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- Kentucky
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- 6th Circuit
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- 7th Circuit
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- 7th Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fees quoted after initial consultation.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Foreclosure Defense
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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