Attorney Ed Dechant has over 39 years experience
advising clients with debt problems. He has filed thousands of bankruptcies
for individuals and small businesses. He has sued and won 18 cases
against creditors that have violated either State or Federal laws.
In less than 12 months, he collected over $100,000.00 from creditors
for violating the consumer protection laws. If you feel that you are
a victom of debt collection violations, please fill out my Sue
Creditors Worksheet so hecan quickly assess your case.
His low rates and willingness to work out terms in paying his fee
has resulted in an ever expanding client base. In order to lessen
the travel burden for clients from outlying areas, Mr. Dechant has
relied on phone, fax, and mail. As more people have come to him
for help he has turned to the Internet to counsel those with financial
difficulties.
Experience:
Member of the California State Bar Association since 1966.
Attorney in Charge, Legal Services Office, East Oakland, CA (1966-68)
Senior Attorney, Legal Services Office, East Los Angeles, CA (1968-69)
Private Practice San Francisco Bay Area with emphasis in debtor's
rights (1970-2005)
Publications:
"How to Do Your Own Bankruptcy", Edmund Dechant,
Esq. and Aaron Milberg, Esq., 1972, Legal Information Press, San
Francisco, Ca
"Dechant's Pocket Summary of Driving Under the Influence
Laws", 1984, Easy Publications, Santa Rosa, Ca
Education:
B.A., Economics, University of California, Berkeley; 1962
J.D., Hastings College of the Law; 1965
Staff, Hastings Law Journal, 1963-1964
Editorial Board, Hastings Law Journal, 1964-1965