Law Office of Link W. Schrader
Business and Consumer Bankruptcy
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Orange County/Southern California
Kansas/Missouri (913) 593-0137 Mobile/Text |
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Hello and thank you for visiting my law office website. I'm grateful to friends, and prior clients, who keep introducing me to new opportunities to be of service in the practice of law. So whether you've found me through a referral or a random search, I thank you for your time.
I'm here to help if you're looking for legal assistance with condominium and homeowners association law, or business and consumer bankruptcy. It is my goal to be responsive to your needs, accurate in my legal advice, and the first attorney you think of when making a refferal to your friends, colleagues, and neighbors.
As friend and fellow traveler to those who seek a life of service, fellowship, and recovery from challenges great and small, I offer you greetings. You can move about my Law Office website through the links above or below.
Debtor & Creditor Bankruptcy Law (Chapters 7, 13, and 11)
I began practicing law in 2008 which was a rough year financially for many Americans. I was teaching at the time and began being asked repeatedly by friends and coworkers if I handled bankruptcy cases. From 2008 through 2014, throughout Southern California, I represented debtors in 90+ Chapter 7 cases, 25+ Chapter 13 cases, and 8 Chapter 11 cases, including both individual and small business cases. A few of these cases included adversary proceedings, including student loans discharge actions and complaints to determine that a debt is non-dischargeable. I have also assisted other attorneys as Special Bankruptcy Counsel. Please see Bankruptcy - Ch 7 & 13 Bankruptcy - Ch 11
Condo/HOA Law
Before I entered the practice of law, I had a small company providing management services to six Condominium or Homeowners Associations ("HOAs"). As an attorney, I've both represented homeowners in lawsuits against HOAs and assisted HOAs in updating their governing documents and operational procedures to protect against such suits. There's much to appreciate about homeowners associations, including shared expenses for building structures, maintenance, and amenities, and a local governing body to resolve disputes between owners. Yet, when a dispute arises between homeowner and the association it can sometimes seem like the cards are stacked against the homeowner. California provides numerous protections for homeowners when confronted with inaction or uninformed decisions by volunteer board members who may weigh their authority above their responsibility to those they serve. Please see my HOA Law page.
Legal Experience
California Private Practice 2023 - Present (Bankruptcy, Condo/HOA Law)
Missouri Private Practice 2020-21 (Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business Law)
Missouri State Public Defender 2019-2020 (Criminal Defense)
Missouri Private Practice 2014-2019 (Bankruptcy, Business Law)
Admitted to the Missouri Bar - April 16, 2014
California Private Practice 2009-2014 (Bankruptcy, Condo/HOA Law, Business Law)
Associate with Education Law Firm 2009
Admitted to the California Bar - June 1, 2008
Missouri Private Practice 2020-21 (Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business Law)
Missouri State Public Defender 2019-2020 (Criminal Defense)
Missouri Private Practice 2014-2019 (Bankruptcy, Business Law)
Admitted to the Missouri Bar - April 16, 2014
California Private Practice 2009-2014 (Bankruptcy, Condo/HOA Law, Business Law)
Associate with Education Law Firm 2009
Admitted to the California Bar - June 1, 2008
Education
- Juris Doctor, Concord Law School (CA)
- Master of Science, Educational Administration, Emporia State (KS)
- Master of Arts, Special Education, California State University, Los Angeles
- Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine
- Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Rancho Santiago College (CA)
- Olathe High School (KS)
Admitted to Practice
All California and Missouri State Courts; Federal District Courts for the Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California, the Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri, and the District of Kansas
Contact Information - Serving Southern California and Beyond
Orange County/SoCal - Kansas/Missouri: (913) 593-0137 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4097, Tustin, CA 92781
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4097, Tustin, CA 92781
Disclaimer: Nothing herein is intended to be legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship. I invite you to contact me to determine if my services are right for you. Please do not include any confidential information in initial email correspondence. I may be representing a party with interests adversarial to yours! Thank you, Link