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Nicholas Gebelt - Whittier, CA

15150 Hornell Street Whittier, CA 90604 - 2245

Updated: 05/17/2015

Whittier Bankruptcy Lawyer

Overview


As a Board Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, I understand the subtleties of bankruptcy law and can help you avoid unnecessarily losing your assets. Whether you are struggling with personal debt or own a business that is experiencing financial troubles, you can rely on my skill and expertise to guide you through your Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy. Unlike the low cost/low quality bankruptcy mills, I am extremely detail-oriented and thorough. I emphasize pre-petition planning as a way of avoiding post-petition problems. I stand up for your rights against debt collectors and hold creditors accountable for their actions when they violate the law. Most importantly, I care about my clients as human beings, and tailor my services to their needs: I do not use a cookie cutter approach.

I will work hard to protect your rights and assets, and get you the relief you are entitled to. I will work with you to prepare a thorough and detailed bankruptcy petition, and thus avoid potential problems at the Trustee hearing. I will file the petition for you with the court and represent you at your required hearing(s). You are not going through this alone!

As with any area of law, bankruptcy occasionally involves litigation. I am a skilled litigator who will fight for you every step of the way. My math background makes me uniquely qualified to make powerful, clear, and logical arguments on your behalf.

I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Southern California Bankruptcy Inn of Court, the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum, and the Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum. To stay current with new developments in bankruptcy law, I regularly attend the monthly meetings of these groups and the annual national conferences.

I foster development of other bankruptcy attorneys by speaking on various aspects of bankruptcy law including: the nuts and bolts of bankruptcy law, automatic stay litigation, bankruptcy & family law, and bankruptcy implications in negotiating real estate loan terms.

My firm will quote you a very reasonable fee to handle your case. Payment plans are available. You are under no obligation whatsoever, and whatever you decide, the INITIAL PHONE CONSULTATION IS FREE.

Say, "Goodbye to debt", and call now for your FREE PHONE CONSULTATION; or use the contact form provided on this site to begin your fresh financial start today. Appointments are available evenings and Saturdays, too.

Case Studies:
As a skilled Southern California Bankruptcy Attorney, I have never had a dismissal. Every single bankruptcy case that I have filed, and there have been many hundreds, has been a success. As an example, I had a bankruptcy client for whom I got rid of $2 million worth of tax liabilities to the Franchise Tax Board and the IRS. In another case, I had Chapter 13 clients who had fallen behind on their post-Chapter 13 plan confirmation mortgage payments and were facing the loss of their house. The creditor in question had asked the bankruptcy judge to allow a foreclosure sale. I succeeded in stopping the foreclosure sale and arranged financing for my clients, and now they have the house and are debt-free except for the current mortgage.

AUTHOR

  • Published author on the subjects of Chapter 13, automatic stay litigation, bankruptcy implications of negotiating real estate loan terms.
  • Published author on the subject of suing the United States Government
  • Published author on the mathematical subject of Function Theory of Several Complex Variables

About Nicholas Gebelt

Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2001
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2002
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Specialties and Certifications

  • Bankruptcy Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Other Affiliations

  • State Bar of California
  • Federal Bar Association
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Southern California Bankruptcy Inn of Court
  • Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
  • Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
  • Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum
  • United States Patent Bar
  • Whittier Bar Association (President, 2010)

Classes and Seminars

  • Teacher of "Basics of Chapter 13", National Business Institute, November 3, 2010
  • Teacher of "Automatic Stay Litigation", National Business Institute, November 5, 2010
  • Teacher of "Bankruptcy Implications of Negotiating Real Estate Loan Terms", National Business Institute, July 29, 2010 - July 30, 2010
  • Teacher of "Basics of Chapter 13", National Business Institute, November 2, 2009
  • Teacher of "Automatic Stay Litigation", National Business Institute, November 2, 2009
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop, National Business Institute, November 1, 2011 - Present

Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2001
    J.D.
  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1983
    B.S.
  • University of California, Los Angeles, California
    Ph.D.
    Major: Mathematics
  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
    M.A.
  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
    B.S.
    Major: Mathematics
  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
    B.S.
    Major: Pulp and Paper Technology

Office Information

Address

15150 Hornell Street Whittier, CA 90604 - 2245

Fax

  • 562-946-1365

Office Hours

Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Evenings & Saturdays by Appointment

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