The people who will handle your case

Sweeney Bankruptcy Lawyers is six attorneys and four legal support staff across five Michigan offices, led by Jesse Sweeney, board certified in consumer bankruptcy law.

Our attorneys

Jesse R. Sweeney , J.D.

President

Founded the firm in 2005. One of a small group of Michigan attorneys board certified in consumer bankruptcy law.

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Erin Bartos , J.D.

Associate Attorney

With the firm since 2014. Handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases from the first consultation through to discharge.

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Nicholas D. Chambers , J.D.

Associate Attorney

Came to law from a chemistry lab. Has practised nothing but consumer bankruptcy since, with five reported decisions.

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Kellie C. Arman Schone , J.D.

Associate Attorney

Spent a decade as counsel to lenders including Wells Fargo and CitiMortgage. Now reads their paperwork for the other side.

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Lisa M. Nedzlek , J.D.

Associate Attorney

Ten years of motions, briefs and plan modifications. Has represented debtors on appeal in the U.S. District Court.

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Mary Beth Wimberley , J.D.

Associate Attorney

Grew up in California and chose Michigan. Studied human communications before law, and has practised bankruptcy only since 2018.

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The team behind every case

Our paralegals prepare the filings, keep cases moving and are often the people you speak to between appointments. They work under the supervision of the attorneys above.

Erin Fischetti

Senior Paralegal & Office Manager

Amy E. Crone

Paralegal

Jane Gackle

Paralegal

Nicole Chaffin

Paralegal

Every case here is handled by an attorney

Most bankruptcy firms advertising in Michigan are a single lawyer and an answering service. Sweeney is six attorneys and four legal support staff, which means someone qualified can cover a hearing, answer a question the same day, and move quickly when a garnishment or a sale date will not wait. Your matter is handled by an attorney at this firm, not a case manager and not a call center.

Five Michigan offices

We also handle cases statewide by phone and video.