Greg J. Ekdahl

Partner

Greg J. Ekdahl, focuses his practice in the areas of Consumer and Corporate Bankruptcy. Greg is board certified in consumer bankruptcy and represents debtors, creditors and Trustees in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 proceedings, and has extensive experience with the newly enacted Subchapter V Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. He has been featured as a speaker regarding bankruptcy issues.

Awards

Recognized for the first time in 2024 edition of Best Lawyers | Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Activities & Affiliations

Michigan Bar Association

American Bar Association

Grand Rapids Bar Association:  Member 

Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Section: | Member

American Bankruptcy Institute: Member

Presentations & Publications

  1. Nothing Is As It Seems: Understanding the Subtleties of the SBRA, Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Seminar (July, 2023)
  2. Student Loans: To Forgive or Forget, Debtor’s Bar of West Michigan Seminar (March, 2023)
  3. Creative Chapter 13 Plan Drafting; How Far Can You Go, and What Can You Do, Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Seminar (July, 2022).
  4. Establishing an Evidentiary Record, United States Trustee’s Best Practices Seminar (2021).
  5. “All Things Claims” – Proofs of Claim in the Bankruptcy Process, Panel Speaker, Hon. Steven W. Rhoades Consumer Bankruptcy Conference (2021).
  6. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy- The New Subchapter V Option, A Valuable Tool for Small Businesses, MICPA (June, 2021).
  7. Changes to the Bankruptcy Code: The CAA Benefits Both the Creditors and Debtors, The Grand Rapids Lawyer (March/April, 2021).
  8. Bankruptcy in Real Estate Transactions, Webinar Speaker, Continuing Education for Michigan Realtors (2020).
  9. New Bankruptcy Reform Makes Chapter 11 Easier and More affordable for Small Businesses, The Grand Rapids Lawyer (Nov/Dec, 2019).
  10. Marijuanna Related Assets in Bankruptcy Cases , The Grand Rapids Lawyer (Nov/Dec 2018).
  11. Preference Law Primer: Understanding Preference Actions in Bankruptcy , The Grand Rapids Lawyer (Sept/Oct, 2018).
  12. Marijuanna Related Assets in Bankruptcy Cases , The Grand Rapids Lawyer (Nov/Dec 2018).
  13. Preference Law Primer: Understanding Preference Actions in Bankruptcy , The Grand Rapids Lawyer (Sept/Oct, 2018).
  14. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Issues, Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Seminar (2018).
  15. Advising Potential Consumer Debtors About Their Tax Debts, Hon. Steven W. Rhoades Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, American Bankruptcy Institute (2017).
  16. Attorney Fee Applications Procedure and Preparation, Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan, Bankruptcy Seminar (2016).
  17. Preparation of Schedules and Statement of Financial Affairs, United States Trustee’s Bankruptcy Boot Camp (2016).
  18. Chapter 13 Plan Issues, United States Trustee’s Bankruptcy Boot Camp – (2014).

Practice Areas

Subchapter V Chapter 11

Consumer Chapter 7 & 13

Business & Commercial Chapter 7

Education

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
J.D. magna cum laude, 2004
Michigan State Law Review, Senior Editor

CARLETON COLLEGE
B.A., 1999