Angel Van Wieren, Member of Van Wieren Law Firm, LLC
Experience
Van Wieren Law Firm, LLC, (Atlanta, GA)
Owner/Manager - Attorney, 2009 - present
Represent clients in all aspects of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters.
Ames & Kent, LLC, (Atlanta, GA)
Attorney, 2008 - 2009
Represented clients in all aspects of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters. Conducted initial client interviews while identifying potential legal issues and giving the appropriate legal advice. Drafted petitions, pleadings, motions, and reviewed petitions drafted by office staff. Ensured client files wer complete and accurate prior to court hearings. Efficiently managed client issues and concerns, including U.S. Trustee inquiry’s, reaffirmation agreements, and depositions. Represented clients during all court appearances, including meeting of creditors, confirmation hearings, and motions for relief. Conducted efficient legal research for purpose of managing current or anticipated legal issues. Managed office staff.
Judge Brenda Cole, State Court of Fulton County Georgia, (Atlanta, GA)
Intern, 2008 - 2008
Reviewed motions, pleadings, and other issues before the court. Researched and analyzed law pertaining to legal issues pending before the court. Researched issues that arose during court proceedings. Drafted memoranda and orders on behalf of the court.
John Marshall Law School, (Atlanta, GA)
Dean's Fellow, 2007 - 2008
Mentored first year law students. Assisted first year law students with legal writing and research skills.
Federal Public Defender Program, (Atlanta, GA)
Intern, 2007 - 2007
Assisted as second chair during five-day criminal jury trial. Conducted extensive legal research. Drafted pleadings and motions.
Education
John Marshall Law School, (Atlanta, GA)
J.D., Law 2008
Florida Gulf Coast University, (Ft. Myers, FL)
B.S., Clinical Laboratory Science 2000
Manatee Community College, (Bradenton, FL)
A.A., Pre-Medicine 1998
Licenses
Professional Affiliations
Articles
If I File Bankruptcy in Georgia, What Property Can I Keep?
Submitted By: Angel Van Wieren On: Mar 16th 2010
Category: bankruptcy exemptions, Exemptions, Georgia
With more and more debtors considering bankruptcy today, it is important for them to understand the options and what the consequences of such action may include. First, it is important...
What Is A Reaffirmation Agreement?
Submitted By: Angel Van Wieren On: Jan 18th 2010
Category: Debt Relief
A Reaffirmation Agreement is a contract that was presented by one of your creditors that you and your attorney sign after your bankruptcy petition has been filed with the court.
Questions You Should Expect From the Trustee at 341 Meeting of Creditors (N.D. of GA)
Submitted By: Angel Van Wieren On: Jan 18th 2010
Category: Filing for Bankruptcy, United States
Most of you have never been inside of a courthouse, much less a Federal courthouse where a stranger will be asking you questions about your personal affairs.
