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Gregory W. Stevens
Gregory W. Stevens, Attorney at Law
2825 East Cottonwood Parkway
Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 990-3388 | Fax: (801) 606-7378
http://www.gwsbankruptcylaw.com
Seeking Solutions for You
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Personal bankruptcy clients and businesses seeking protection under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
DC, Jun 1988
Bar Number: 414084
UT, Oct 1995
Bar Number: 07315
Other Court Admissions
Utah Supreme Court; United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah; United States District Court for the District of Utah; United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Association Memberships
American Bankruptcy Institute; National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys; American Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars in a variety of substantive areas that are useful to fulfilling my obligations to my clients.
Papers and Publications
Author, "Representing Indigent Civil Litigants: The Problems and Some Proposals," 18 U. Mich. J.L. Ref., 767 (Spring 1985).
Example Cases
Please visit my website at www.gwsbankruptcylaw.com for a more detailed discussion of the types of cases I handle in the consumer bankruptcy area.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
The University of Michigan Law School
City:
Ann Arbor
State:
MI
Year:
1986
Honors:
Raymond K. Dyukema Scholarship Award (1986); Institute for Human Studies Fellowship (1983-84)
Focus and Accomplishments:
Articles Editors, The University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform (1985-86); Author, "Representing Indigent Civil Litigants: The Problems and Some Proposals," 18 U. Mich. J.L. Ref., 767 (Spring 1985); Junior Member, The University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform (1985-85)
Degree:
Master of Arts
School:
The University of Michigan Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies
City:
Ann Arbor
State:
MI
Year:
1986
Honors:
Institute for Humane Studies Fellowship (1983-84)
Focus and Accomplishments:
English Language and Literature
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
Hillsdale College
City:
Hillsdale
State:
MI
Year:
1983
Honors:
Johns-Manville Scholarship (1982-83); Trustee Scholarship (1979-83)
Focus and Accomplishments:
Triple Major in Economics, English and Mathematics; Summa Cum Laude; Salutatorian; Editor, Feature Section, The Collegian, College Newspaper (1982-83); Editor-in-Chief, Tower Light, College Literary Publication (1981-82); Member, Publications Board, Chose Editors of Student Publications (1981-82); Writer, The Collegian (1979-83)
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Utah and the District of Columbia.
Firm Focus and History
I left a good job as an associate at a boutique law firm in 1992 and started my law office that year in the District of Columbia. I moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1995, continued with my practice in Salt Lake City, Utah and surrounding areas along the Wasatch Front. I began handling consumer bankruptcy issues here in the Northern Utah area in 1995.
I have more than 20 years of experience as an attorney. My focus in bankruptcy matters is to help you pursue, where necessary, protection under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, as one way to help you relieve the stress of being unable to make ends meet and stop creditor harassment.
Previous Employment Summary
After graduating from The University of Michigan Law School in 1986, I worked as an associate attorney at larger, well-established law firms and then worked at a small boutique firm in the District of Columbia.
Activities and Awards
Recent continuing legal education attended:
• The Likeable Lawyer, Aristotle, J.D., Unique Skills for Exceptional Results in Persuasion: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Dec. 2007)
• The Likeable Lawyer, The Trust Lawyer (Dec. 2007)
• The Likeable Lawyer, The Persuasive Lawyer (Dec. 2007)
• Utah State Bar, Fall Forum (Nov. 2007)
• Utah State Bar, Terence MacCarthy, Cross Examination and Impeachment (Oct. 2007)
• Utah State Bar, Mangrum and Benson on Utah Evidence (Dec. 2005)
• Utah Federal Defender Office, CJA Panel Training Seminar (Nov. 2005)
P. Latz, Negotiation Ethics - Winning Without Selling Your soul (Nov. 2005)
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe that a client who educates himself or herself with good information from reputable sources, like Nolo's publications on bankruptcy, will help the process and help us to our job more efficiently and effectively.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I do not offer that service. In the case of a bankruptcy client whom I represent, I believe that it is important to be involved in the entire process in order to obtain and report information that is required under the Bankruptcy Code in the best and most appropriate way possible.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I also do not offer that service and for the same reasons that I do not review documents prepared by client.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I believed, and continue to believe, that a lawyer can help other people get through their problems and resolve them through the proper legal process. In the case of bankruptcy, that means getting through the current stressful situation and moving on with their lives without the constant worry of a mountain of debt and persistent badgering by creditors.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
For the past 20 years, I have been practicing in a variety of substantative areas, including bankruptcy, civil litigation, and criminal defense. All of that experience allows me to look at a client's financial problems through a number of different lenses, with an eye toward resolving them in the best possible way. In addition to bankruptcy, I can handle adversary proceedings, pursue lawsuits under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act when a creditor oversteps the law, and defend against lawsuits filed outside of the United States Bankruptcy Court.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My areas of practice allow me to think about problems and help people work through them and solve them through whatever means are necessary and appropriate in a given situation.
What do you like best about your career?
I am able to apply a wealth of training and experience in helping individuals get past their current financial difficulties and the anxiety, stress and even depression that can go along with them.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and all of my clients deal directly with me. I communicate with my clients directly and prepare all filings personally. In doing so, I treat people as individuals, not as a commodity or another sale in a pipeline of bankruptcy or other cases.
What are your strengths and style?
I am involved in client's case from the first phone call, to the initial consultation, to the final resolution. I know what we need to do and I handle all responsibilities of getting the work done personally. My clients are able to communicate with me directly and can reach me at my office, at my home office, on my cell phone or through email. I return client communications promptly.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy participating in athletic events that challenge my body and will. For example, I enjoy participating in triathlons (completing the 2008 Silverman Full Distance Triathlon; 2008 Ironman Coeur d'Alene; 2008 (Spring) Ironman Arizona; 2007 Silverman Full Distance Triathlon; 2007 Ironman Coeur d'Alene; 2007 Ironman Arizona; 2006 Silverman Full Distance Triathlon). My wife and I completed the Logan to Jackson ("LOTOJA") bicycle race as a relay in 2008. I also enjoy trail running (completing the 2005 Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run; 2004 Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run; 2003 Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run; 2003 Squaw Peak 50 Mile Train Run; 2002 Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run; and 2002 Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run).
Fax
(801) 606-7378
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I typically charge a fixed fee in bankruptcy matters. My fee depends on the complexity of the case. In Chapter 7 cases, there is a filing fee of $299 charged by the Court and my fee typically starts at $1,200. In Chapter 13 cases, there is a filing fee of $274 charged by the Court and my fee typically starts at $2,750. Fees in every case, however, are determined individually.
Hourly Rates
Where appropriate, as in adversary proceedings, I may offer an hourly rate. My normal hourly rate is $250 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer a free initial consultation for one hour.
Typical Retainer
I typically require a flat fee in advance. In cases in which I require an advance against fees and costs, it will depend on the complexity of the case.
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