PRACTICE AREAS:

The firm has attorneys admitted to practice in the federal bankruptcy courts of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The firm represents clients in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases. The firm maintains a direct electronic link to virtually every bankruptcy court in the country through the Pacer database for quick access to detailed information on bankruptcy filings.

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COMMERCIAL COLLECTIONS

Our attorneys diligently represent creditors in commercial collection matters. We are a member of the Commercial Law League of America

CREDITOR'S DEFENSE LITIGATION

Bish, Butler & Thompson, Ltd. recognizes that occasionally a creditor must defend against alleged violations of consumer protection or regulatory laws. The firm is experienced in defending creditors and understands the sensitive nature of such disputes.

FORECLOSURES

The firm maintains an effective and organized foreclosure practice. This enables us to provide quality representation in these type of actions at a reasonable fee. Furthermore, because our office maintains its own real estate department we are able to quickly prepare judicial reports in many cases we file (see real property).

FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES

When debtors attempt to conceal or transfer assets to evade enforcement of judgments we stand ready to take the appropriate action. We have experience in securing preliminary relief to secure the status of assets pending judgment.

INTERSTATE LITIGATION & FOREIGN JUDGMENTS

Commerce moves across state lines faster than ever. Our offices are headquartered in Williams County, Ohio, which is contiguous with both Indiana and Michigan. We understand the intricacies of interstate litigation and can act swiftly to litigate or transfer foreign judgments in the tri-state area.

REPLEVINS (Claim & Delivery)

The firm represents financial institutions and others in actions to recover personal property and secured collateral improperly retained by others. We have attorneys admitted or approved to practice in all bankruptcy courts in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, in the event "relief from stay" is necessary to enforce the rights of creditors.

RETAIL COLLECTIONS

In appropriate circumstances we will represent creditors in retail collection matters. The firm has adopted a detailed internal policy with regard to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.