C. Edwin Shoemaker
877-771-1980 (Toll Free)
Over the past 25 years I have had the opportunity to approach bankruptcy law from a number of varied and valuable perspectives. I formerly served as a judicial Law Clerk to a United States Bankruptcy Judge and also was a member of the Panel of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees for the Eastern District of Tennessee. In addition, I worked as a bankruptcy attorney for both the FDIC and local lending institutions. This background and experience has proven to be invaluable in helping individuals obtain effective bankruptcy relief from their debts.
In my current practice, I have represented hundreds of individuals and small businesses in successful bankruptcy proceedings. I will provide you accurate and knowledgeable legal guidance during each step of the process.
There are two types of consumer bankruptcy for which you may be eligible: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Both of these are also available to proprietors of small businesses. After carefully reviewing your financial situation, I will fully advise you of your options and help you reach your own, informed decision as to the right solution for you.
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy Law
- Foreclosure & Alternatives
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1980
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Education
- Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
- LL.M. - 1992
- Major: Taxation
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee
- J.D. - 1980
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
- B.A. - 1976
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: John Gordon Stipe Society of Scholars
- Honors: "The Emory Scholar"
- Honors: Delta Phi Alpha Honorary Society
Past Employment Positions
- Kizer and Black, Attorneys, Associate (Business, Commercial, and Bankruptcy Law), 1992 - 1995
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Staff Attorney (Bankruptcy, Receivership, and Commercial Law and Litigation), 1987 - 1988
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee (E. D. Tenn.), 1988 - 1989
- McCord, Weaver & Troutman, P.C. (Knoxville, TN), Associate (Bankruptcy, Commercial, and General Civil Law and Litigation), 1988 - 1990
- Hon. Clive W. Bare, United States Bankruptcy Judge (E.D. Tenn.), Judicial Law Clerk, 1984 - 1986
- McCampbell & Young (Knoxville, TN), Associate (General Civil Litigation), 1981 - 1984
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Staff Attorney (Bankruptcy, Receivership, and Commercial Law and Litigation), 1990 - 1991