I am passionate about helping people in financial trouble find a workable solution for debt. Bankruptcy law is powerful at a time when too many people feel powerless. I want to speak up for those folks and advocate for policies that promote family financial health.
I’ve practiced bankruptcy law on the San Francisco Peninsula for over 44 years. Along the way, I was certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the state bar of California in 1996, was recognized as a SuperLawyer, and have become a frequent speaker at national bankruptcy events.
I represented trustees for about the first 10 years I practiced bankruptcy and in the early 90’s moved more and more to a debtor practice. When the debt limits in Chapter 13 increased from $100K/300K , I threw myself into the practice, as Chapter 13 had just become meaningful for homeowners in the high cost San Francisco Peninsula.
Today, I practice with a partner Renee Mendoza in Redwood City, California, down the freeway from Stanford, where I received my undergraduate degree in political science.
I count myself incredibly lucky to find the practice of law more satisfying with each year. I continually see new wrinkles in the law, I meet people whose lives I can better with the skills I bring to the table.
And that’s where Bankruptcy Mastery comes in. It’s a way to pass on my hard-won knowledge and understanding of the way things work in bankruptcy court.
