David Andersen was admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts in 1979. David graduated Wayne State University Law School with honors and received his Bachelor of Science at Grand Valley State University. David is able to practice in all Michigan Courts, state and federal as well as the appellate and Supreme Courts of Michigan and the United States. David is a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, specializing in debt relief through Chapter 13 payment plans and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. David has filed thousands of bankruptcy cases over his 35 year career and is a partner in the firm. David is recognized as an industry leader and is often sought as a speaker at bankruptcy conventions.

Andersen, Ellis & Shephard

A Fresh Financial Start

You may be facing debts you cannot pay, harassing phone calls and letters, and the daily fear of losing your house and your car. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you need an experienced bankruptcy lawyer to explain your options and guide you through the process.

Debt Relief ∙ We specialize so you don’t have to worry.

At Andersen, Ellis & Shephard (formerly David Andersen & Associates, P.C.), our bankruptcy lawyers can help you find a fresh financial start in Michigan. Each lawyer at our firm specializes in one area of the law and we have attorneys on our team who have passed extensive testing and peer reviews to attain certification as specialists by the American Board of Certification.

We are attorneys representing clients in the Grand Rapids and West Michigan area, but many clients come from adjacent areas such as the following counties: Kent, Newaygo, Allegan, Montcalm, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Mecosta, Van Buren, Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun, Saint Joseph, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Osceala, Oceana, Clinton, Branch, Wexford & Lake. We help clients stop foreclosure, creditor harassment, repossessions and wage garnishments through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.