Atty. Walter A. Metzen

Atty. Walter A. Metzen

For over 28 years, Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Walter A. Metzen has represented thousands of consumers needing a fresh financial start.

Detroit Detroit 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter A. Metzen at a glance

Walter A. Metzen is an Attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1994). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Michigan State University (B.S. Criminalistics, 1987). Active member of State Bar of Michigan Consumer Bankruptcy Association National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • For over 28 years, Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Walter A. Metzen has represented thousands of consumers needing a fresh financial start
  • All bankruptcy attorneys at our office pride ourselves in giving personal attention to our clients
  • Our bankruptcy law firm primarily represents individuals and small businesses, not large corporations
  • We believe that bankruptcy is an honest solution to debt problems and offer free initial consultations to determine if we can help you
  • Walter received his law degree in 1991 from the University of Detroit and his undergraduate B.S. degree in 1987 from Michigan State University
  • He is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan and before the U.S
  • District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, as well as the U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan
  • Attorney Metzen is a member of the Michigan Bar, the American Bar Association, the Consumer Bankruptcy Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc., the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Debtor’s Bar Association of Detroit Michigan
  • Mr. Metzen has been a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy since 2005 and was recently recognized as a Michigan Super Lawyer in Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Awards • Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy, 2005 American Board of Certification • American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Procedure • American Jurisprudence Award for Torts • Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence • State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship • Honor Roll all terms of attendance in Law School • 2012 to 2020 Michigan Super Lawyer in Consumer Bankruptcy • Avvo Client Choice Award 2015-2020 Professional Memberships and Associations • State of Michigan Bar Association • US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar • Consumer Bankruptcy Association • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys • American Bankruptcy Institute • Contributing Speaker, Consumer Bankruptcy Association & The Institute of Continuing Legal Educations Consumer Bankruptcy Institute’s 2nd Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Institute: Updates, Strategies and Judicial Insights, April 1, 2011, The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan: Ethics in Bankruptcy Practice: Avoiding Conflicts, Problems and Malpractice

Practice Areas Explained

Walter A. Metzen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter A. Metzen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Walter A. Metzen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →

Foreclosure Defense

Walter A. Metzen is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Detroit 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter A. Metzen

Where is Walter A. Metzen's law office located?
Walter A. Metzen's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter A. Metzen handle?
Walter A. Metzen focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, bankruptcy, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Walter A. Metzen practiced law?
Walter A. Metzen has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Walter A. Metzen go to law school?
Walter A. Metzen earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Criminalistics, 1987).
How can I contact Walter A. Metzen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit School of Law
- 1991
B.S. Criminalistics
Michigan State University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1994

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