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For over 15 years, the consumer bankruptcy attorneys at Gudeman & Associates, P.C. have helped clients throughout the Metro Detroit area. Our exclusive focus of consumer bankruptcy has made us one of the largest filers of bankruptcy in the area. Our firm is big enough to have the knowledge and experience you need but still small enough to care about you.

Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

• Bankruptcy
• Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Debt Relief
• Foreclosure

Ending Collection Efforts and Dispelling Myths 
We want to ensure that our clients get through perhaps the most difficult time in their lives. We work hard to protect their constitutional rights and stop collection calls and end creditor harassment. We communicate with them to dispel any bankruptcy myths. Clients fearing loss of their home or car or a life of misery after debts are often pleasantly surprised at how their life is following bankruptcy.

Exclusive Commitment to Solving Your Debt Problems
The 7-member staff of Gudeman & Associates, P.C. includes two seasoned attorneys who exclusively handle Chapter 7 , Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Attorney Edward Gudeman is an active member of the Consumer Bankruptcy Association and the American Bankruptcy Institutes. The firm is also a member of the Better Business Bureau, showing our commitment to quality, personalized service and customer satisfaction.

Convenience for our Clients
We not only offer peace of mind, but also convenience for you. Your free initial consultation is at our office, not on the telephone, allowing you to get the maximum amount of information. Our office serves Southeastern Michigan including the following counties:  Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee, St. Clair, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Sanilac, Washtenaw, Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee.  Our office is centrally located at 26862 Woodward Avenue, Suite 103, Royal Oak, Michigan.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Royal Oak, Michigan bankruptcy lawyer, call Edward Gudeman today at 866-690-4514, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Royal Oak, Michigan bankruptcy lawyer, call Edward Gudeman today at 866-690-4514, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Gudeman & Associates, P.C.
26862 Woodward Avenue, Suite 103
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: 866-690-4514
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
After hour appointments available

MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:

Attorney Edward J. Gudeman

Jurisdictions:

• Michigan

Education:

•  University of Michigan Law School, JD, 1971

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1973

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• State Bar of Michigan
• Member American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
    

Attorney Kimberly Gibbs

Jurisdictions:

• Michigan

Education:

• Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University

Admitted to the Bar:

• 1998

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan
• Admitted to the Federal Bar for the Eastern District of Michigan
• American Land Title Association Member
• Consumer Bankruptcy Association Member
• Guest speaker for MSHDA homeowner education classes

About the Firm

Edward J. Gudeman

Edward Gudeman is the managing partner of Gudeman & Associates. At only 16 years of age, Mr. Gudeman attended college at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. In 1968, he graduated from Miami University.

He went on the attend one of the top law school’s in the country, the University of Michigan School of Law. Mr. Gudeman graduated from law school in 1971, attaining a Juris Doctor degree, prior to his 24th birthday. After graduation, he was employed by the tax department of Arthur Andersen, in Detroit, Michigan. He enjoyed his employment because it gave him the chance to help clients prepare and deal with difficult tax issues.

In 1974, Mr. Gudeman opened up his own law practice, Edward J. Gudeman, P.C. The law firm specialized in Taxation, Estate Planning and Securities Law. In addition to these areas, he gained valuable additional experience with equipment leasing and ventured into real estate development and syndication.  In 1990, Mr. Gudeman expanded his practice into the field of bankruptcy law. He filed consumer cases under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code and also filed business cases under Chapter 11. Through the bankruptcy system, he was able to help many individuals get a fresh start with their finances. He also gained valuable courtroom experience in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He became familiar with the bankruptcy community, including the Bankruptcy Trustees and Judges.

In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Gudeman has been personally involved with the ownership and management of a number of successful businesses. He brings the expertise that he obtained through those ventures to help the clients of Gudeman and Associates receive superior service and expertise. He appreciates and understands the value of a dedicated and hard-working staff.

Mr. Gudeman was recently appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan’s Loss Mitigation and Mortgage Loan Modification Committee.  On a personal level, Mr. Gudeman is the proud father of three children, including a set of twins. He and his wife of 27 years have learned to balance a busy family life with a successful legal career and business.

Kimberly Gibbs

Kimberly Gibbs has been practicing law since 1998, and has been practicing primarily bankruptcy law since 2007.

• Associate Attorney at Gudeman & Associates, PC 12/10 – present
• Associate Attorney at Frego & Associates, PC 9/09 – 11/10
• Associate Attorney at Kostopoulos & Associates PC 2/08 – 8/09

Education and Practice

Kimberly Gibbs received her undergraduate BA from Michigan State University in 1993. She graduated from Michigan State University – Detroit College of Law in 1998 with her JD and took the Michigan Bar Exam in 1998.  She is admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan and the Federal Eastern District of Michigan.  Her professional associations include the Michigan State Bar Association, from 1998 to and the Consumer Bankruptcy Association from 2008 to present.