I graduated from Western Michigan School of Law having served as editor-in-chief on the Law Review and an undergraduate degree in finance from University of Central Florida. Prior to attending Law School I was officer of a major Bank and also served as it’s legal executive. My focus in law has been with a business background and chiefly helping clients with foreclosure defense and bankruptcy.
Mr. Ryan Baxter
our utah counsel.
RYAN BAXTER SERVES AS OUR UTAH-LICENSED ATTORNEY. HE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW SCHOOL AND HAS AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE FROM BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY. HE IS A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION – UTAH SECTION AND SPECIALIZES IN ESTATE PLANNING, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Amber Patwell
our fLORIDA counsel.
Ms. Patwell attended the University of South Florida for her undergraduate degree and received her law degree from the University of Florida. She has been licensed by the Florida State Bar since 2007. Ms. Patwell handles criminal and family law matters, but previously defended homeowners in foreclosure actions, for several years. Ms. Patwell is very passionate about the law and is proud of the fact that she can dedicate her career to helping others, especially those going through hard times.
Ms. Susan Steinman
our new york & new jersey-licensed counsel.
Susan Steinman is our licensed attorney for the states of New York and New Jersey. A seasoned advocate for distressed consumers throughout her entire career, she graduated from the Touro College Law Center. She has expertise in creditor representation, administrative hearings, bankruptcy and appellate practice.
Mr. Charles Hutchinson
our ILLINOIS counsel.
Charles Hutchinson is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and the University of Kentucky and a Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He focuses his practice on property tax appeals, estate plannings, small business assistance, and other real estate matters.
Ms. Reema Dattani
our delaware & pennsylvania-licensed counsel.
REEMA DATTANI IS OUR LICENSED ATTORNEY IN DELAWARE/PENNSYLVANIA AND REMAINS ACTIVE IN BOTH STATE BARS. SHE GRADUATED UNDERGRAD FROM VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY AND HAS A LAW DEGREE FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON DC. SHE SPECIALIZES IN FINANCE, ENERGY, MARKETING, AND EDUCATION LAW.
Mr. Nathan Kennedy
our colorado counsel.
In his 10 years as a litigator, Nathan has helped hundreds of clients successfully resolve legal issues through negotiation, mediation, and trial. Nathan is a well-rounded “Renaissance” lawyer, having a considerably broad range of experience that enables him to handle cases from the mundane to the unique with a rare combination of perspective, creativity, intellectual aggressiveness, and professionalism. His legal experience stems from his education. Nathan acquired his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL, as well as his Legum Magister in Taxation attained from University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Ms. Sherynda Patrick
our Georgia counsel.
Sherynda Patrick is a native of Atlanta and has practiced law within the State of Georgia since 2010. She attended Georgia State University where she received a Bachelors in English in 2007. Afterwards, she attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she received a Juris Doctor in 2010. Sherynda specializes in Real Estate and Bankruptcy Law. She has more than eight years of experience conducting closings, reviewing title, drafting Attorney Title Opinions, creating lender loan packages, loan modifications and clearing title as well as representing consumers, private companies and financial institutions in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 Bankruptcy filings.
Ms. Angela Michael
our oklahoma counsel.
ANGELA MICHAEL IS OUR OKLAHOMA-LICENSED ATTORNEY. SHE GRADUATED FROM BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AND HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW FOR 27 YEARS. HER PRIMARY FOCUS HAS BEEN ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS WITHIN THE STATE, FOCUSING ON A VARIETY OF LEGAL AREAS.
Mr. Brodie Hacken
our minnesota-licensed counsel.
BRODIE HACKEN SERVES AS OUR IN-STATE ATTORNEY IN MINNESOTA. HE RECEIVED HIS BA IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FROM SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY AND HIS JD FROM HAMLINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW. HE ADVISES CLIENTS IN NUMEROUS AREAS OF LAW, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE, COLLECTIONS, AND CONSUMER FINANCE.
Ms. Michele Figueroa
our north carolina & Wisconsin counsel.
Attorney Michele K. Figueroa has been practicing law since 1998. Her practice concentrates exclusively in the area of Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate Law. Attorney Figueroa has a unique philosophy in handling all of her legal cases. She believes that every client deserves individual attention and the best representation possible. Attorney Figueroa has numerous years of legal experience and is admitted to practice law in the following jurisdictions:
Ms. Elizabeth Harland
our Tennessee counsel.
ELIZABETH HARLAN IS OUR TENNESSEE-LICENSED ATTORNEY. SHE GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HASTINGS SCHOOL OF LAW IN 1997. SHE HAS FOCUSED HER LAW CAREER ON EMPLOYMENT AND TAX MATTERS, INCLUDING WORK PLACE SAFETY.
Mr. Ashvin Pandurangi
our virginia-licensed counsel.
ASHVIN PANDURANGI IS OUR VIRGINIA-LICENSED ATTORNEY. HE GRADUATED FROM ANTONIN SCALIA SCHOOL OF LAW (FORMERLY GEORGE MASON) IN 2011. HE SPECIALIZES IN CONSUMER SERVICES, CORPORATE MANAGEMENT, AND REBUILDING FINANCIAL HEALTH.
Ms. Caitlin Stewart
our arkansas counsel.
CAITLIN STEWART-SMITH IS OUR ARKANSAS-LICENSED ATTORNEY. SHE HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW SINCE 2004. SHE ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BOTH FOR HER UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AND LAW SCHOOL. SHE SPECIALIZES IN CONSUMER RIGHTS, CIVIL LITIGATION, AND PERSON INJURY.
Mr. Larry Bates
Our massachusetts counsel
Larry Bates graduated from DePaul University with a bachelors in Political Science in 1997. He then graduated from New England School of Law in 2000. He has been actively practicing general civil litigation for over 10 years with a focus on helping consumers.
EVELYN UFOMADU IS OUR ALABAMA-LICENSED ATTORNEY. SHE WENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FOR BOTH HER UNDERGRADUATE AND LAW DEGREES. LICENSED SINCE 2013, SHE HAS FOCUSED HER PRACTICE OF LAW ON CONSUMER RIGHTS, BUSINESS LOAN CREATION, AND LITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE FCRA.
Mr. Eduardo Celaya
our arizona-licensed counsel.
MR. CELAYA IS OUR ARIZONA-LICENSED ATTORNEY. HE GRADUATED FROM ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW IN 1993. MR. CELAYA HAS OVER 24 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS COUNSEL, FOCUSING ON PERSONAL INJURY, CIVIL LITIGATION, EMPLOYMENT LAW, AND REAL ESTATE MATTERS.
Benjamin Casey
our Texas counsel.
His expertise focuses in particular with those facing financial adversity. Mr. Casey graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tulane University Law School. His areas of legal practice include real estate, healthcare, business, employment law, and civil litigation. He resides in Dallas where he remains in good standing and licensed since 2013.