Booker T. Carmichael | Houston Bankruptcy Lawyer

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About Booker

Booker Carmichael is a bankruptcy lawyer proudly serving Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas.

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Experience

Chief Bankruptcy Attorney

The Carmichael Firm

2007 - Present

Attorney for Trustee and Bankruptcy Estate

Middle District of Louisiana Chapter 7 Panel Bankruptcy Trustee Dwayne M. Murray

2010 - 2017

Adjunct Professor of Law

Southern University Law Center | Bankruptcy Law Clinic

2012 - 2013

Assistant City Attorney

New Orleans City Attorney's Office | Housing & Finance Dept.

2006 - 2007

Admission

Verified Southern District of Texas - District & Bankruptcy Court

 

Verified Western District of Louisiana - District & Bankruptcy Court

 

Verified Wisconsin

 

Verified Eastern District of Louisiana - District & Bankruptcy Court

 

Verified Louisiana

 

Verified Middle District of Louisiana - District & Bankruptcy Court

 

Education

Grambling State University

BS (Business Economics)

2000

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Baton Rouge Bar Association
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Wisconsin State Bar Association
  • American Board of Certification
  • Martinet Society - Baton Rouge Chapter
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
Honors / Awards
  • Pro Bono Century Club (Louisiana State Bar Association)
    2016
  • Pro Bono Hero (Louisiana State Bar Association)
    2015
  • Pro Bono Publico (Louisiana State Bar Association)
    2014
  • Pro Bono Century Club (Louisiana State Bar Association)
    2014
  • Pro Bono Century Club (Baton Rouge Bar Association)
    2013
  • The Law of Bankruptcy Session I & II (CLE)
  • Sept. National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees New Orleans, LA
    2017
  • Bankruptcy 101 for Non-Bankruptcy Attorneys (CLE)
  • Sept. Martinet Society Baton Rouge Chapter Baton Rouge, LA
    2014
  • Consumer Debtors & Debtors’ Attorney Duties under the BAPCPA (CLE)
    2005
  • Nov. Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA
    2005

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy case.

How did you build a successful practice?

By the peoples bankruptcy attorney.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Competency, Honesty, Loyalty, and Work Ethic

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Very.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

All legal options and cost.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

A quick summary of the problem.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

People skills, knowledge of bankruptcy law, and work ethic.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Helping people solve their financial problems.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Helping others.

Are you involved in your community?

Yes.

The Carmichael Firm Highlights

Consumer Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle

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