Atty. Matthew Ward Cheney
Matthew Ward Cheney is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & creditor's rights, business law, consumer law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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Matthew Ward Cheney is an Asst. U.S. Trustee based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1997), District of Columbia (1999), and Michigan (2016). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1997) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Ward Cheney is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & creditor's rights, business law, consumer law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Matthew practices in Grand Rapids, MI
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Matthew Ward Cheney is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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