William R. Schuchman
The Law Office of William R. Schuchman located in the South Bay has been serving Southern California for over thirty years. Since the mid 1980's Mr. Schuchman has limited his practice to bankruptcy. He has successfully handled over 10,000 Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 cases. He represents individuals, businesses, and corporations. By practicing exclusively in the field of bankruptcy Mr. Schuchman's clients are assured of receiving the best possible advice. Mr. Schuchman also intentionally limits his case load to ensure he will be able to deliver personalized attention to each of his clients.
In addition to his license to practice law, Mr. Schuchman holds a Standard Secondary Teaching Credential. He has taught adult education courses in history, government, and economics for the Torrance Unified School District.
Because of his extensive teaching background, Mr. Schuchman excels in explaining the complex bankruptcy process, laws, and rules to his clients in down to earth, easy to understand, layman terminology.
In his spare time Mr. Schuchman is a Captain in the California State Military Reserve. He is a Judge Advocate in the 40th Infantry Division Support Brigade and a Staff Officer in the 1st Battalion Army Support Group South. He is currently on temporary assignment to 1st Battalion 185th Armor where he provides legal advice to the command and individual soldiers.
To talk with Mr. Schuchman personally on the telephone, or to schedule a FREE office consultation call (888) 403-4358. You may also contact Mr. Schuchman by email at wschuchman@verizon.net.
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Captain, California State Military Reserve, Judge Advocate, 40th Infantry Division (M) Support Brigade
Bar Admissions
- California, 1974
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1987
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1975
Education
- South Bay University School of Law, Carson, California - 1974
- California State University, Dominguez Hills, California
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: History and American Studies
- Minor: Political Science
- State of California Lifetime Standard Secondary Teaching Credential - 1974
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California - 1969
Published Works
- Mankind Magazine of Popular History, Guest Editorial, 1972
- Mankind Magazine of Popular History, The Gray Ghost, 1972
Honors and Awards
- West Publishing Company Annual Corpus Juris Secundum Award for overall legal scholarships by a first year law student
- Certificate of Commendation: Founding sponsor of National Museum of the US Army
- Certificate of Training:Judge Advocate General School 78th Legal Support Organization, March 14, 2009 - March 15, 2009
- Certificate of Training: California State Military Reserve
- Certificate of Appreciation: 1st Battalion 185th Armor (CAB) 40th Infantry Division
- Certificate of Meritorious Service: 1st Battalion Army Support Group South
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, Charter Member
- American Legion
- State Guard Association of the United States
- National Guard Association of California
- Military Officers Association of America
- Reserve Officers Association of the United States
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys