Atty. Coleman Robert Ellis
Coleman Ellis is a partner at the firm of Cook Ellis LLC, where he focuses his work in the areas of debtor and creditor rights, bankruptcy, and general business and real estate transactions. He has over 13 years of experience in these fields and is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Utah.
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Coleman Robert Ellis is an Associate based in Independence, Missouri, practicing at Missouri Bankruptcy Center, LLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2009), Kansas (2010), and Utah (2012). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Bloch School of Management M.B.A. University of Utah B.S.B. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Coleman Ellis is a partner at the firm of Cook Ellis LLC, where he focuses his work in the areas of debtor and creditor rights, bankruptcy, and general business and real estate transactions
- He has over 13 years of experience in these fields and is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Utah
- Coleman assists individuals, non-profits and businesses to overcome financial challenges and get back on their feet
- or to liquidate and close their doors in an organized and ethical manner
- Much of his work involves representing debtors and creditors in cases under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code
- His business clients include franchisees, hotel owners, manufacturing concerns, food service providers, health-care companies, farmers, religious-based organizations, and real-estate holding companies
- Coleman is board certified in the area of consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification
- To be certified, he satisfied the following requirements: full time practice of law for at least five years
- good standing in the bars of all states where a license to practice law is held
- devoted at least 30% of practice time and at least 400 hours to bankruptcy-related matters in the last three years
- documented involvement in consumer bankruptcy by providing information on cases practiced
- demonstrated commitment to continuing legal education by earning at least 60 hours of bankruptcy education in the past three years
- passed an extensive, day-long written examination covering consumer bankruptcy issues
- Coleman is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Kansas Bar Association, the Utah Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute
- He received a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, an MBA from the Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Utah
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Coleman Robert Ellis is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Missouri →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Coleman Robert Ellis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Coleman Robert Ellis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →
Coleman Robert Ellis is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Independence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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