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Erie Bankruptcy Lawyer
Overview
Attorney Jan Janin's practice involves the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. His practice also involves extensive collection work on behalf of banks and credit unions. Michael's practice involves litigation in both state and federal courts of western Pennsylvania...
Attorney Jan Janin's practice involves the representation of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. His practice also involves extensive collection work on behalf of banks and credit unions. Michael's practice involves litigation in both state and federal courts of western Pennsylvania. Specifically, he is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Most often, the litigation which he is involved in entails bankruptcy cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and collection work in the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Experience:
From 1983 through 1989, Michael practiced law as an associate in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. Since 1989, he has been a shareholder in the Litigation Department of the same law firm. There he practices in the civil litigation arenas. A significant portion of this litigation involves bankruptcy work on behalf of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors. He also engages in extensive collection work. Michael also have a great deal of experience in counseling individual clients and businesses regarding their interests as it relates to both bankruptcy and collection.
Mr. Jan Janin is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
About Michael S. Jan Janin
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy 50%
- Collection 50%
Representative Clients
- Erie Federal Credit Union
- Hamlin Bank & Trust Company
- Widget Federal Credit Union
- Corry Federal Credit Union
- Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union
Representative Cases
- Kennedy v. Kennedy (In re Kennedy), 442 B.R. 399 (W.D. Pa. 2010)
- Chase v. Winnecour (In re Chase), 2008 Bankr. LEXIS 1587 (W.D. Pa. 2008)
- Erie Power Techs., Inc. v. Eagle Global Logistics (In re Erie Power Techs., Inc.), 2006 Bankr. LEXIS 5091 (W.D. Pa. 2006)
- In re Specialty Retail Ventures, Inc., 2007 Bankr. LEXIS 3367 (W.D. Pa. 2007)
- Interlake S.S. Co. v. Erie Marine Enters., 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19790 (E.D. Pa. 1997)
- Gruber v. Hubbard Bert Karlc Weber, Inc., 159 F.3d 780 (3rd Cir. App. 1998)
- Equitable Life Assurance Soc. v. Salata, 774 F. Supp. 927 (W.D. Pa. 1991)
- Gruber v. Hubbard Bert Karle Weber. Inc., 675 F. Supp. 281 (W.D. Pa. 1987)
- Interlake S.S. Co. v. Erie Marine Enters., 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19790 (E.D. Pa. 1997)
- Aldridge v. Dalco Elecs. Corp., 1996 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7469 (E.D. Va. 1996)
- Pineo v. Turner (In re Turner), 274 B.R. 675 (W.D. Pa. 2002)
- Stringer v. Chrysler (In re Stringer), 262 B.R. 347 (W.D. Pa. 2001)
- In re Merchant, 256 B.R. 572 (W.D. Pa. 2000)
- Stringer v. Chrysler (In re Stringer), 252 B.R. 900 (W.D. Pa. 2000)
- United Fruit & Produce Co. v. Absolute Exterminating (In re United Fruit & Produce Co.), 242 B.R. 295 (W.D. Pa. 1999)
- White v. Dean Bros. Pump Div. of Met-Pro Corp. (In re Lyons Transp. Lines), 159 B.R. 182 (W.D. Pa. 1993)
- Hutzelman v. Luhman, 146 B.R. 163 (W.D. Pa. 1992)
- In re Mechem Fin., 125 B.R. 151 (W.D. Pa. 1991)
- Erie Hilton Joint Venture v. Prudential Ins. Co., 125 B.R. 140 (W.D. Pa. 1991)
- In re Babo, 81 B.R. 389 (W.D. Pa. 1988)
- In re Ewiak, 75 B.R. 211 (W.D. Pa. 1987)
- In re Rotunda, 53 B.R. 587 (W.D. Pa. 1985)
- In re Rotunda, 55 B.R. 386 (W.D. Pa. 1985)
- Narducci v. Mason's Discount Store, 541 A.2d 323 (Pa. Sup. 1988)
- Commonwealth v. Parker White Metal Co., 515 A.2d 1358 (Pa. Sup. 1986)
- Harford Mut. Ins. Co. v. Moorhead, 578 A.2d 492 (Pa. Super. 1990)
- Fairview Township v. Schaefer, 562 A.2d 989 (Pa. Commw. 1989)
- Seip v. Millcreek Township Supervisors, 544 A.2d 1091 (Pa. Commw. 1988)
- Commonwealth, Dep't of Transp. v. Chrzanowski, 505 A.2d 1129 (Pa. Commw. 1986)
- Kincaid Estate, 6 Pa. D. & C.4th 571 (Pa. Common Pleas Court (Crawford Co.) 1990)
- Hathaway v. Hines, 37 Pa. D. & C.3d 283 (Pa. Common Pleas Court (Erie Co.) 1985)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1985
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of New York, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia, 1983
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors - Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1980
Bachelor of Science
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Finance
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
2222 West Grandview Boulevard Erie, PA 16506
Fax
- 814-833-6753
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Pro Bono Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1989
- Pro Bono Award as Outstanding Pro Bono Lawyer, Erie County Bar Association, 1989
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