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Bankruptcy Resource Links

Bankruptcy Court Information:

DETROIT BANKRUPTCY COURT:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
211 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 234-0065

FLINT BANKRUPTCY COURT:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
226 W. Second Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 235-4126

BAY CITY BANKRUPTCY COURT:
111 First Street
Bay City, Michigan 48708
(989) 894-8840

www.mieb.uscourts.gov

Chapter 13 Trustees Payment Mailing Addresses:

(Be sure to include your name and case number on the memo line) If you are unsure of your Trustee assignment, please contact our office at 866-261-8282.

DAVID WM. RUSKIN (TRUSTEE FOR OXHOLM – case end digits 0 -6 and JUDGE SHEFFERLY – case end digit 0 - 6)
Chapter 13 Trustee
1593 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686-0015
http://www.det13.com

KRISPEN S. CARROLL (TRUSTEE FOR JUDGE RANDON and JUDGE SHEFFERLY – case end digit 7-9)
Chapter 13 Trustee
P.O. Box 2018
Memphis, TN 38101-2018
www.det13ksc.com

TAMMY L. TERRY (TRUSTEE FOR JUDGE TUCKER AND JUDGE OXHOLM – case end digits 7 - 9)
Chapter 13 Trustee
P.O. Box 2039
Memphis, TN 38101-2039
http://www.det13.net

CARL L. BEKOFSKE (TRUSTEE FOR JUDGE APPLEBAUM IN FLINT)
Chapter 13 Trustee-Flint
P.O. Box 2175
Memphis, TN 38101-2175
www.flint13.com

THOMAS W. MCDONALD JR. (TRUSTEE FOR JUDGE APPLEBAUM IN BAY CITY)
P.O. Box 613286
Memphis, TN 38101-3286

Chapter 13  Trustees Local Mailing Addresses:

DAVID WM. RUSKIN
Chapter 13 Trustee
26555 Evergreen Road
Suite 1100
Southfield, MI 48076-4251
Phone: 248-352-7755 
Fax: 248-352-2902

KRISPEN S. CARROLL
Chapter 13 Trustee
719 Griswold Street
Suite 1100 Dime Building
Detroit, MI 48226-3689
Phone: 313-962-5035
Fax: 313-965-1940

TAMMY L. TERRY
Chapter 13 Trustee
535 Griswold
Suite 2100
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-967-9857
Fax: 313-967-9501

CARL L. BEKOFSKE
Chapter 13 Trustee in-Flint
510 West Court Street
Flint, MI 48503-5079
Phone: 810-238-4675
Fax: 810-238-4712

THOMAS MCDONALD
Chapter 13 Trustee in Bay City
3144 Davenport Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989-792-6766
Fax: 989-791-6565

Local Bankruptcy News:

Attorney William Johnson was a guest commentator on the weekly radio show “Weinberg on the Law” during an April 2010 broadcast focusing on bankruptcy matters. Here Attorney Johnson provided insight and knowledge to listeners regarding trends and current issues with Michigan Bankruptcy law. ” Weinberg on the Law” airs every Sunday on WXYT AM 1270 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The radio broadcast features Attorney Scott Weinberg who interviews colleagues, leaders, politicians and newsmakers and discusses current issues related to the law. Click here for Attorney Johnson’s contribution to the show.

National Bankruptcy Forum

• How to Find a Spanish Speaking Bankruptcy Lawyer in San Jose
  First and foremost:  Call him or her.  Talk to the attorney!  Speak to the attorney in Spanish.  Can he or she communicate intelligently with you over the phone?  Do you feel comfortable communicating directly with the attorney in Spanish? There are many bankruptcy attorneys in San Jose, Fremont, Milpitas, Santa Clara, and the entire San […]
• Wells Fargo Account Freezing Okay in Some States, Not In 9th Circuit
  Wells Fargo Freezing Accounts of Bankruptcy Debtors For years, Wells Fargo has taken an unusual and sometimes unpopular stance with regard to the bank account funds that bankruptcy filers have at their branches.  Every evening, Wells Fargo checks the notices of new bankruptcy cases, and freezes the bank accounts of people who have filed bankruptcy […]
• Are the Penalties for Violating the Automatic Stay Too Lenient?
  The automatic stay protects consumers who file for bankruptcy One of the greatest advantages available to the debtor who is willing to consider bankruptcy as an option is the automatic stay.  The automatic stay orders creditors to refrain from collection practices immediately once a debtor has filed for bankruptcy.  But we all know that rules […]
• Are Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Biased Towards Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
  Are Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Biased? In my experience, absolutely not. In fact, consumer bankruptcy attorneys are among the most dedicated the legal profession has to offer, performing what is sometimes a thankless job for people who are under tremendous stress both financially and emotionally. However, like any large group, there are areas that the consumer […]
• SHOW ME THE BANKRUPTCYYYYYYYYYY!
  You probably are more familiar with that line in its original form, “Show me the moneyyyyyyyyyyy!” as screamed over the phone by “Jerry Maguire” the sports agent played by Tom Cruise in the movie of the same name.  Well, now the real life sports agent that inspired the Jerry Maguire character, Leigh Steinberg has declared […]