Megan Elizabeth Craig

Megan Elizabeth Craig

Bayer Wishman & Leotta • Los Angeles, CA
Chapter 7 BankruptcyTax

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 785-1161
Address
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, US

Professional

About

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.

Credentials

Education
2015 Southwestern University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2015 Champlain College Paralegal Certification 2013 Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Mediation Theory & Practice Course 2005 Champlain College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence, American Bankruptcy Institute 2015 Honorable Judge Barry Russell Award, Federal Bar Association 2015 Nominated for Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student Fellowship, American College of Bankruptcy Law 2014 First Annual Bankruptcy Law Student Scholarship, Borowitz & Clark 2014 Annual Legal Writing Competition, Mid-South Commercial Law Institute
Publications
2016 National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) Quarterly 11 U.S.C. § 108 All Tolled: Is a Good Fight A Fair Fight? 2016 National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) Quarterly B.A.P. Rejects Literal Interpretation of 523(a)- Dischargeability of Tax “Returns” 2016 National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) In Your Cites - A Quick Refresher Of Common Legal Citations For Your Bankruptcy Practice 2014 Mid-South Commercial Law Institute Seminar Mediation May Not Save Your Twinkies, But It May Save Your Home or Your City 2014 National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (NACTT) Quarterly Is the Chapter 13 “Super Discharge” Still Super?
Associations
2016 - Present Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Member 2016 - Present Beverly Hills Bar Association Member 2016 - Present American Bankruptcy Institute Member 2015 - Present State Bar of California Member 2015 - Present United States District Court for the Central District of California Member
Speaking
2016 Compton Courthouse Power Lunch Los Angeles Superior Court & The Legal Profession
Updated: Mar 08, 2026