Megan Elizabeth Craig
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Biography Megan Craig is an associate attorney with Bayer, Wishman & Leotta, admitted to practice in 2015. An alumna of Southwestern Law School, Megan has a true passion for bankruptcy law that is reflected in her scholarly achievements and her externships with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District Rules Committee and former Chief Judge Vincent P. Zurzolo. In addition to her academic achievements, she has over 10 years of experience with reputable consumer bankruptcy law firms across the country. Honors 2015 American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence 2015 Judge Barry Russell Federal Practice Award 2015 Nominated 9th Circuit Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student Fellowship, American College of Bankruptcy 2014 Borowitz & Clark Bankruptcy Law Scholarship 2nd Place 2014 Mid-South Commercial Law Institute Writing Competition 3rd Place 2014 National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees Writing Competition 2013 Debra Lynn Bassett Scholarship for Civil Procedure 2013-2015 Dean’s Merit Awards Publications 11 U.S.C. § 108 All Tolled: Is a Good Fight A Fair Fight? National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, ‘16 B.A.P. Rejects Literal Interpretation of 523(a)- Dischargeability of Tax “Returns” National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, ‘16 Is the Chapter 13 “Super Discharge” Still Super? National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, ‘14 Mediation May Not Save Your Twinkies, But It May Save Your Home or Your City Mid-South Commercial Law Institute, ‘14 Education Southwestern Law School, Juris Doctor, ‘15 Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediation Theory & Practice Course, ‘13 Champlain, BA & Paralegal Certification, ‘05 Admitted United States District Court, Central District of California, ‘15 State Bar of California, ‘15 Memberships & Service National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys American Bankruptcy Institute Los Angeles Federal Bar Association Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Beverly Hills Bar Association Volunteer Work Los Angeles Public Counsel Debtor Assistance & Consumer Law Projects, ‘10 Pro Bono Bankruptcy Attorney Services, ’16 to present
About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law
Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses liquidate debts and get a fresh financial start. They guide clients through the bankruptcy process. Common matters include debt discharge, asset exemptions, means test, creditor relief.