Law Office of Susan I. Montgomery is a specialized bankruptcy practice offering big-firm expertise with the personalized service of a small firm. Led by an AV-rated attorney with over thirty years of experience, the firm stands out for its deep focus on both creditor and debtor representation across Chapter 7, 11, and 13 proceedings, enhanced by a specialized L.L.M. in taxation to navigate complex financial and tax-related issues.
Susan I. Montgomery leverages her extensive background to provide strategic, tax-savvy counsel, helping clients avoid hidden tax pitfalls inherent in bankruptcy cases. Her practice is uniquely equipped to serve a diverse clientele including individual consumer debtors, creditors, landlords, tenants, trustees, and third parties involved in bankruptcy litigation and asset transactions.
Services Offered
- Bankruptcy attorney services
- Representation of creditors in seeking relief from the automatic stay
- Representation of secured and unsecured creditors in plan proceedings
- Representation of landlords and tenants in bankruptcy
- Preparation and filing of proofs of claim
- Preparation and filing of complaints objecting to discharge or determining non-dischargeability of a claim
- Purchase of assets from a bankruptcy estate
- Representation of defendants sued by debtors or bankruptcy trustees
- Evaluation of bankruptcy options and filing consumer Chapter 7 cases
- Exploration of alternatives to bankruptcy
- Representation of trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases and adversary proceedings as general or special counsel
- Bankruptcy tax analysis for individuals considering filing
Based in Century City, Los Angeles, the firm serves clients throughout the region and is actively involved in the legal community, with the attorney serving on the board of the Bankruptcy Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and authoring several publications on bankruptcy and tax law.
