Atty. Andy Winchell
Attorney Andy Winchell has spent his legal career almost exclusively in the fields of bankruptcy and foreclosure defense since his graduation from the University of Southern California School of Law in 1996. Financial Acumen Andy is a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, as approved by the American Board of Certification.
Commercial Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Bedminster, NJ · 30+ Years Experience
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About Andy Winchell at a Glance
Andy Winchell is a Member based in Bedminster, New Jersey, practicing at The Law Offices of Andy Winchell, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1996), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2007). Educated at University of Southern California School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Amherst College (A.B., 1990). Active member of New Jersey State and New York State Bar Associations State Bar of California National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys American Bankruptcy Institute. Serves clients in Bedminster, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andy Winchell
- Attorney Andy Winchell has spent his legal career almost exclusively in the fields of bankruptcy and foreclosure defense since his graduation from the University of Southern California School of Law in 1996
- Financial Acumen Andy is a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, as approved by the American Board of Certification
- He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Erithe A. Smith in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California and is also a two-time graduate of Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp, considered among the best training programs for consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorneys in the country
- Firm Experience Andy has experience working for multiple prestigious law firms prior to opening his own private practice
- His previous tenures include: • Lowenstein, Sandler PC, Roseland, New Jersey • Togut, Segal & Segal LLP, New York City • Sidley, Austin LLP, Los Angeles, California • Stutman, Treister & Glatt, Los Angeles, California • Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP, Los Angeles, California Publications and Presentations Andy's published articles include the following: • Understanding Foreclosure Defense: Application Of the Uniform Commercial Code As It Relates To Mortgage Notes, Lawline, May 2012 Webcast, Co-Authored With Robert Napolitano • How Can We Sleep When Rule 2019 Is Burning, 2010 American Bankruptcy Institute - Bankruptcy Litigation Community Newsletter • Examining the Mortgage Documentation Mess, American Bankruptcy Institute Podcast, October 27, 2010 With Professor Laura Bartel • A Clean Slate, The Bankruptcy Blog • Missing the Forest for the Trees in Section 363: How the Ninth Circuit's Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Neglected the Big Picture in the Clear Channel Decision, 2009 No. Norton Bankr
- L. Adviser 2 Andy's presentations include the following: • 2010 American Bankruptcy Institute Spring Meeting • Foreclosure Defense, National Business Institute, July 11, 2013 Case History Over the course of his career, Andy has handled numerous high-profile cases
- His case history includes: • In re Lear Corporation • In re Archangel Diamond Corporation • In re Delphi Corporation • In re Collins & Aikman Corporation • In re Tower Automotive, Inc. • In re StorMedia Inc. • Simon v
- FIA Card Servs., N.A., 732 F.3d 259 (3d Cir. 2013) • In re Enron Corporation • In re Federal-Mogul Group • In re DPP-Visalia • In re Mariner Post-Acute Network • Vickie Lynn Marshall (aka Anna Nicole Smith) v
- Koch Industries Inc. • Burtch v
- Revchem (In re Sierra Concrete Designs, Inc.), 2015 WL 4381571, Case No. 10-52667 (CSS) (Bk
- Del
- July 16, 2015)
Practice Areas Explained
Andy Winchell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andy Winchell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bedminster.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Bedminster
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Debt Settlement in Bedminster
Andy Winchell is one of 2,525 debt settlement attorneys indexed nationally. Browse debt settlement attorneys in New Jersey →
Foreclosure Defense in Bedminster
Andy Winchell is one of 14,094 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in New Jersey →
Consumer Protection in Bedminster
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Andy Winchell is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bedminster
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bedminster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bedminster Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bedminster-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bedminster Choose Andy Winchell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andy Winchell's practice in the field of bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andy Winchell brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Andy Winchell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy, debt settlement, and foreclosure, Andy Winchell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bedminster
A Bedminster-based practice means Andy Winchell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Andy Winchell Handles in Bedminster
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Andy Winchell has experience with under New Jersey law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Andy Winchell directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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