Legal Solutions for You,
Your Family & Your Business
Find a Lawyer >
Bankruptcy lawyers serving Hennepin County, MN >
Patty Wisecup
Back to Search Results
Patty Wisecup
Wisecup Law Office, LLC
200 Central Ave.
P.O. Box 265
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: (763) 684-4175 | Fax: (877) 858-9473
http://www.wisecuplaw.com/
Where Law and Compassion Meet
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Credit Repair
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
MN, Oct 2005
Bar Number: 0349513
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court-District of Minnesota (April 14, 2006).
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Association for Justice, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals, and Minnesota Nurses Association.
Continuing Education
I teach continuing legal education seminars to paralegals on medical records documentation and review. I present information of Medicare Set-Aside Allocations to personal injury and workers' compensation attorneys. I attend continuing legal education seminars on bankruptcy, family law, personal injury and litigation. I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Papers and Publications
Minding Medicare's Interests: It May Preserve Your Fiscal Health, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, February 2007.
Intellectual Property Law Reference Guide, Contributing Author, Third Edition, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., May 2006.
Example Cases
I regularly handle bankruptcy, family law, consumer rights relating to aggressive bill collectors, and wills & trusts.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Hamline University School of Law
City:
St. Paul
State:
MN
Year:
2005
Degree:
Bachelor of Science Nursing
School:
Augsburg College
City:
Minneapolis
State:
MN
Year:
1998
Honors:
Magna Sum Laude
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Minnesota
Firm Focus and History
Wisecup Law Office was established in January of 2008 and provides compassionate legal representation to all clients. Every attorney will establish, through continuous client communication, a genuine interest in the client and a thorough understanding of their position and objectives. Every attorney will, through zealous and aggressive representation, personal attention and professional diligence, meet or exceed the client's expectations.
Previous Employment Summary
Previously, I practiced for two years at Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak, & Pikala, an insurance defense firm located in Minneapolis, MN.
Activities and Awards
I am a member of NACBA (National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys). I will be serving as the Co-Chair for the Hennepin County Bar Association's New Lawyers Section for the 2008-2009 year. I attended Peter Barry's FDCPA boot camp in September 2007 and plan on attending Max O. Gardener III's Bankruptcy Boot camp in the fall of this year.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
A client that has taken the time to become aware of their legal issues is easier to advise and assist through the process.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents that are self-prepared.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to assist people that want to represent themselves with basic information about where they can do research and obtain more information. Giving legal advice without actually representing the client can lead to increased liability and malpractice claims.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer so that I could assist people with their legal needs and concerns.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am also a registered nurse who can assist my clients' legal, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. I decided to open my own practice because I wanted to develop a new kind of law practice born out of my ideals and experiences in caring for people who need help.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Financial difficulties can be extremely stressful. But, with a well-designed game plan and a strong, trustworthy and dedicated advocate, clients can experience immediate relief and can get back to living their lives.
What do you like best about your career?
I love all of it. I am never bored and I wake up each morning looking forward to my workday. I think I like my career so much because I get to be not only an attorney but also an advocate and a counselor. I receive benefits everyday, just in knowing that I was able to assist my client through one of the toughest situations that life could throw at them.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner who is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs.
What are your strengths and style?
I strive to provide compassionate, personalized attention while being direct in providing an assessment of the case based upon my experience and knowledge. Clients will deal with me, not a secretary, associate or paralegal. The decision to file bankruptcy is often difficult and even heart-wrenching. I attempt to guide clients through the process and help them to focus on their future.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy fishing, bowling and music. I remain active by coaching and cheering my children to victory in baseball, football, bowling and wrestling.
Office Manager/Assistant
No.
Fax
(877) 858-9473
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evenings and weekends by appointment only.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Additional Offices
Buffalo, MN
200 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 265
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763)295-9580
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be between $1,400 - $1,500 Chapter 13 bankruptcy is $2,500.
Hourly Rates
$150.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, typically I offer a 30 minute consultation.
Typical Retainer
For Chapter 7, it is about ½ down plus the filing fee and Chapter 13 is between $750 and $1,000 plus the filing fee, depending on the existence of secured and priority claims.
Nolo's Licensing Check
Attorneys have passed a licensing check. Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the applicable bar associations upon joining the directory.
Directory lawyers are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any bar association.
