Bankruptcy
Whether you’re dealing with late notices, collection calls, a threatened foreclosure, or mounting medical bills, you may be wondering whether bankruptcy is the right step for your situation.
The Law Offices of Schneider & Stone
Chicago Bankruptcy Attorneys
Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Estate Planning Attorneys
In practice together since the beginning of their legal careers.
What brought you here?
Divorce and custody
Divorce in Illinois can be difficult. Let us help you know your rights.
Estate planning
We will spend the time necessary to ensure that your assets and your future are protected.
We also handle
- Contract law
- Litigation
- Probate
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Contrary to popular belief, the majority of bankruptcy cases are not caused by financial irresponsibility. Bankruptcy is a legal safety net created to help individuals and businesses reset their financial lives.
Chapter 7
Total discharge of credit cards, medical bills and loans
Chapter 13
Foreclosure defense and debt repayment plans
Chapter 11
Chapter 11 bankruptcy for small business
Why you might be calling
Creditors keep calling and the bills keep piling up.
You are behind on the mortgage and want to keep your home.
Your small business cannot pay its debts.
Your wages or your bank account are at risk.
You are going through a divorce, or you have a custody question.
You want a will or a trust in place, or a parent has died.
Our Chicago Bankruptcy and Estate Planning Attorneys are ready to assist you with a free consultation for any of our legal services.
Meet the attorneys
Matthew Stone and Ben Schneider have been in practice together since the beginning of their legal careers. They come from diverse backgrounds which make them an excellent resource for many different practice areas.
Ben L. Schneider
One of the principal bankruptcy attorneys
Point attorney for divorce and child custody litigation in the collar counties
Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2012
Matthew “Motty” Stone
Principal estate planning, business and corporate attorney
Point attorney for litigation issues in Cook County State and Federal Courts
Suzanne Glade
Partner
Family law and domestic relations attorney
Illinois Super Lawyer in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
What can you expect?
We have a clients first approach in helping you reach your goals.
A personal relationship
Ben Schneider is client focused, which means that it is important to him to cultivate a personal relationship with each of his clients.
Individual attention
He is able to give each new client’s case individual attention and analyze every legal issue thoroughly and completely.
A clear strategy
Motty believes that the best way to help his clients is to empower them through educating them about the law and setting out a clear strategy for success.
A free consultation
We are ready to answer all of your questions about Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family Law, or Litigation.
What clients say
“Ben has been professional, thorough, and resourceful in guiding us through a difficult time. He provides crisp and meaningful responses to our questions. Ben has earned our trust and respect.”
Our offices
Skokie Office
8424 Skokie Blvd.
Suite 200
Skokie, IL 60077Naperville Office
27475 Ferry Rd.
Warrenville, IL 60555Schaumburg Office
1320 Tower Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Serving Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane and Will Counties
Free consultations, virtual or in person
Schedule a free consultation
Call to set up an appointment or simply fill out the contact form to schedule a virtual consultation or an in person consultation at any of our Chicagoland locations.
847-933-0300