Our Staff
Tricia A. Schmitz, ParalegalTricia A. Schmitz
Significant past experiences include:
Bankruptcy Paralegal, Heller Law Firm
- Drafted and filed Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions
- Reviewed and analyzed client’s finances, budget and eligibility
- Prepared correspondence to Bankruptcy Trustees and Bankruptcy Court
- Communicated with creditors counsel to resolve disputed matters
- Coordinated work with attorneys to prepare required filing documents
- Worked with clients to maintain expectations and ensure timelines are met
- Assisted clients throughout the bankruptcy process to discharge
Legal Assistant to Trustee – Chapter 7 Panel Trustee
- Responsible for overall review and monitoring of Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases
- Prepared pleadings/motions, correspondence to debtor’s counsel to facilitate liquidation
- Reviewed all assigned petitions for completeness and accuracy, reviewed docket of files for 341(a) hearings
- Monitored all asset and no asset cases, filed necessary reports for discharge
- Regulated and administered bankruptcy estates assets to claimants
- Prepared closing distribution reports for the United States Trustee Office
I have been working as a legal assistant or paralegal for twelve years, with over eight years of experience in the area of bankruptcy. Prior to my experience as a paralegal, I worked as a loan specialist in the financial and banking area assisting clients with retail and commercial loans. I graduated from St. Cloud University and received my Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
Contact Information
Tricia Schmitz, Paralegal
Email: tricia@strootmanlaw.com
Also meet—
- Gary Strootman, Attorney
- Kim Aguilar, Office Manager, Contracts Specialist
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Elk River, MN 55330 | |
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