A. Todd Almassian

Todd Almassian focuses his practice in the areas of Consumer and Commercial Bankruptcy Law. Todd joined the firm in 1996.

Todd is a graduate of Michigan State University in East Lansing and received his law degree in 1996 from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Law. He is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan. He is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Federal Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section, and The American Bankruptcy Institute.

Todd represents debtors and creditors in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters. He specializes in the area of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer matters. Todd has represented debtors and creditors in various adversary proceedings, including non-dischargeability complaints and preference matters. Todd has filed Chapter 11 proceedings on behalf of individual and corporate petitioners.

In 2007, Todd became certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by The American Board of Certification. Todd has written several articles about bankruptcy issues.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:  Todd Almassian is a frequent lecturer regarding The Bankruptcy Code with speaking engagements at:  ICLE SEMINAR:  "Basic Bankruptcy Initiating Chapter 13 Proceedings" (January 2010).  NBI:  "Ethical Obligations for Debtors' Counsel"; "Accuracy of Schedules & Disclosures"; "Ethical Issues for Consumer Bankruptcy Practitioners" (August 2009).  FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION WESTERN MICHIGAN:  "Bankruptcy Issues for the Non-Bankruptcy Practitioner" (July 2009).  ABI - CENTRAL STATES PROGRAM:  "Chapter 13 Discharge Issues - How to Reach the Finish Line (Do Debtors care about the discharge?; Plan Modifications; Impact of Changes in Mortgage Payments; Impact of Post-Confirmation Attorney Fees)" (June 2009).  GRAND RAPIDS BAR ASSOCIATION - FAMILY LAW SECTION:  "Bankruptcy:  What you Need to Know" (January 2009).