Southfield Bankruptcy Attorney Profiles

WILLIAM D. JOHNSON

Founder and Managing Attorney of the Ann Arbor office

Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 223
Fax: 248.443.7055
Email: Admin@acclaimlegalservices.com

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Finance, Walsh College
  • Graduated with honors
• Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law (1994)
• Post Graduate, Wayne State University. Additional studies towards Master’s degree in Law with a concentration in Bankruptcy and Finance.

• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Consumer Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
• Founding Member, Detroit Debtor Bar Association (Past Treasurer)
• Member of United Way’s Michigan Foreclosure Task Force: Foreclosure Prevention & Stabilization Collaborative
• Member, Legal Shield (formally known as Pre-Paid Legal)

Published Words:

• Aspatore Special Report (2010): “Michigan Foreclosure Defense and Modification Strategies” published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters Business.
• “Inside the Minds: Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies” (2011 ed.: published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business.

CHRISTOPHER W. JONES

Managing Attorney — Michigan Bankruptcy Law 
248.443.7033 ext. 224 |  Chris@AcclaimLegalServices.com

Chris is one of only a handful of Consumer Bankruptcy Specialists certified by the American Board of Certification in Michigan. With nearly two decades of experience, he has represented thousands of families in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Recognized as a Super Lawyers honoree (2013–2015, 2021–2025), Chris is also a frequent speaker at national bankruptcy conferences and an active leader in the Metro Detroit bankruptcy community. Clients describe him as professional, empathetic, and empowering.

“Acclaim Legal Services came in and fixed the mess my first attorney created. I WISH I would have found this company first. Not to mention, my attorney, Chris, went out of his way, above and beyond what we thought he would have to do, to make sure everything was handled properly. They are professional, punctual and responsible attorneys who know what they're doing. They have great communication skills and listen to their clients. I highly recommend”. — Nadia Bazzi

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FRANCESCA A. LOUSIA

Managing Attorney for Southfield Office

Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 248
E-mail:  Francesca@acclaimlegalservices.com
Fax: 248.443.7055

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Oakland University (2004)
  • Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Dean’s List; Golden Key International Honor Society.
• Juris Doctor from Wayne State University (2008)
  • St. Thomas More Legal Society, President
  • Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Chaldean American Bar Association