Kruger & Schwartz

Helping People Get Relief from debt for over 27 years

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Kentucky and has no record of discipline from the Kentucky bar association.*

Firm Overview

Kruger & Schwartz was established in 1990 and focuses on:

• Consumer Bankruptcy and Reorganization
• Business Bankruptcy
• Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

Example cases

In Re: Brinley (6th Circuit Court of Appeals)
Judicial Lien Avoidance Case
We won the case and helped established criteria for lien avoidance in the Sixth Circuit.

In Re: Kennedy (6th Circuit 2001)
Won case. Represented creditor who had judgment against debtors for defamation. Successfully argued that claim was non-dischargeable.

Main Office

Main
3339 Taylorsville Road
Louisville KY 40205

Phone

(502) 485-9200
(812) 945-9200

Fax

(502) 485-9220

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. I offer a free initial consultation in person or by phone (including Skype). The consultation usually lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

I handle almost all Chapter 7 cases on a flat fee basis. My fees vary depending on the complexity of the case. I will quote a flat fee once the client has had an initial consultation with me, whether in person or by phone. For Chapter 13 cases, the fees are set by the court and in most routine cases; no upfront fees are required other than court costs. The filing fee for Chapter 13 is currently $274.

Hourly Rates

This varies depending on the type of matter. As previously noted, most cases are handled on a flat fee basis.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Other times available by appointment. Call me toll free at (866) 366-3328.

Emergency After Hours

Languages Spoken

Spanish.

Other Offices

New Albany Office
501 State St.
New Albany, IN 47150
By appointment only:
8508 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I enjoy helping people.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I think that is a great idea. The more homework the client does before consulting with me the better.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am willing to review documents prepared by the client.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I provide a free consultation but will not coach client who want to represent themselves.

Richard A. Schwartz

• Associate Attorney, Greenebaum, Treitz & Maggiolo, Louisville, KY - 1987 to 1989
• In House Counsel, Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, OH - 1986 to 1987
• Associate Attorney, Mapother & Mapother - 1984 to 1986

I have almost 28 years of experience handling bankruptcy and reorganization cases. During that time, I have represented debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee.

I give every client the time and attention that he or she needs. My advice is always direct and to the point. I try and explain everything to the client in a manner that he or she will understand rather than speaking in legalese.

Personal interests:

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoying reading (especially history), going to the theatre, and attending sporting events.

License

Bar Number: 62555
Kentucky , 1984
Bar Number: 2258 98
Indiana , 1985
Bar Number: 0018080
Ohio , 1983

Education

Moritz College of Law-The Ohio State University
Juris Doctorate , 1983
Columbus, OH
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts , 1980
Nashville, TN
Economics Major

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