Wendell James Sherk

Wendell limits his practice to consumer bankruptcy and debt-related issues. He has previously represented bankruptcy trustees and creditors in large and small cases. He recently served for two-years on a national commission to recommend reforms to consumer bankruptcy law.

He currently focuses on representing consumers trying to take back control of their financial lives. He is married to Rebecca and they have a rescue dog named Romeo.

Washington University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1986 - 1989

Washington University in St. Louis

B.A. | History

1982 - 1986

Honors: magna cum laude

Missouri State Co-Chair

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Current

Final Report of the ABI Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy

American Bankruptcy Institute

April, 2019

Barry Schermer: His Consumer Bankruptcy Greatest Hits

Washington University Journal of Law & Policy

2017

Section 362(h) Deprives a Trustee of Property of the Estate

American Bankruptcy Institute Journal

October, 2011

Co-Owned Property in Bankruptcy (co-author)

The St. Louis Bar Journal

2002

Putting the Fear of God in Bankruptcy Creditors: A Reply

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review

1999

Distinguished Service Award

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2018

Michael Roser Excellence in Bankruptcy Award

The Missouri Bar

2014

The top bankruptcy award for Missouri lawyers.

Member of the Month

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2007

Brauer Innovations in Bankruptcy Award

Bankruptcy Practice Memorial Fund

2005

American Bankruptcy Institute Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy

Commissioner

2017 - Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2001 - Current

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

1994 - Current

Missouri State Bar

Member

1989 - Current

Missouri

Since 1989

• Free Consultation

Q. Hi my name is Crystal i have just finish paying off my chapter 13 . Can the car people come and take it.

May 7, 2019

A: Crystal, normally your Chapter 13 plan would include your car repayment in some fashion. But typically your car lender needs to have filed a claim and that claim needs to have been paid, either by you or through your Chapter 13.

The car lender will normally retain a lien on the car until they are paid what they entitled to under your plan or the loan contract so the car can still be taken if they were not properly paid. But if they were paid properly, then they may be required to release their lien if you receive a discharge.

So it is very important you discuss the car with your lawyer and be sure you understand what your rights and obligations are now.