Bankruptcy

Wesley Todd originally joined the firm as an intern in 2008. He has been a shareholder of the firm since 2020. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from Albion College in 2006 with a major in political science. While at Albion, he was an active member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, Habitat for Humanity and the Varsity Tennis Team. Wesley was awarded a Merit Scholarship to attend Michigan State University College of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2010. After earning his Juris Doctorate, he established his private solo law practice in his hometown of Kalamazoo from 2011 to 2014. After this period Wesley joined Vandervoort Christ and Fisher, practicing there for over six years. Subsequently Wesley re-joined the firm in 2020. Wesley primarily specializes in Criminal and Family Law, as well as civil litigation. He has experience in a plethora of areas from divorce and custody hearings to criminal matters and Bankruptcy. He has presented cases in all counties of West Michigan. He is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan and in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Wesley participates in activities with All Species Kinship and is a vintage car and sports enthusiast. Wesley is a member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association and Calhoun County Bar Association (President 2019-2020). Wesley’s passion for law stems from an intrinsic motivation to provide justice for all people.

We make it our number-one priority to be easily accessible to our clients, including providing our cell phone numbers on our business cards. In our experience, one of the main fears our clients have comes from lack of knowledge about the way the legal system operates. Whether you need help with a divorce or seeking compensation after an accident — our attorneys and staff will clearly explain the legal process to you and remain available throughout the course of your case to answer your questions as they arise.

Adams Law Office, LLC is a suburban Maryland and Washington, DC metropolitan law firm assisting clients with estate planning, bankruptcy, business formation, and real estate sales. We are committed to providing excellent legal services and exceeding our clients’ expectations. The goal of the founder of Adams Law Office, LLC, Suren G. Adams, is to provide each client with excellent legal services from their first contact with the firm to the conclusion of their case and beyond. She and her staff enjoy going above and beyond what is generally expected from lawyers and law firms today.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Mr. Haskins graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and interned with the South Carolina House of Representatives, the South Carolina Senate, and worked as a Special Assistant in the Public Affairs Division for the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General. Mr. Haskins then attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, where he obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. At Florida Coastal, he was Parliamentarian of the Student Bar Association Legislature and Chief Justice of the Honor Court. Having graduated Florida Coastal in two and one-half years, Mr. Haskins passed the Alaska Bar Examination and became a Member of the Alaska Bar Association. After Florida Coastal, he attended American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., where he obtained his Master of Law (LL.M.) degree in Law & Government, specializing in Law, Politics, and Legislation, with a concentration on Civil & Constitutional Rights. While at American, he interned in the United States Senate and was a Legal Fellow for United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Mr. Haskins also helped found the Alaska Bar Association Federal Regulatory Practice Section in Washington, D.C. Returning to South Carolina, Mr. Haskins passed the South Carolina Bar Examination and became a Member of the South Carolina Bar. Mr. Haskins worked in firms in Greenville and Charleston, gaining valuable experience in handling family law, estate planning, and real estate legal issues. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Haskins is a Realtor, Notary Public in South Carolina, and President of the Charleston Chapter of the University of South Carolina Alumni Association.

Al Malone left a career as a tax advisor at one of the largest and most respected companies in the world to establish a firm dedicated to helping common people. He took his knowledge in complex corporate finances and focused on advocating for individuals. The clients of Law Offices of Al Malone receive the same treatment on their legal issue. “My philosophy is client first,” says Malone. “I simply try to find the solution that is best for the client. And I’ve found that there is always a solution.”

Serge Jerome Jr. is a licensed Georgia Trial Attorney. He focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy Law. He only cares about doing what's right for the people he represents. He is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Association for Women Lawyer (GAWL), The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Jerome obtained his Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from Florida A&M University where he was a member of the FAMU Law Trial Team competing in both Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions, Parliamentarian for the Black Law Student Association (BLSA), and President of the Caribbean Law Student Association (CLSA). He graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance from Oral Roberts University where he was a member of the ORU Outreach Ministries, American Marketing Association (AMA), and the Finance Club. Attorney Jerome does Pro Bono work through Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), the Atlanta Bar, and World Changers Legal Resources Department. The son of a Bishop and a licensed minister himself, Jerome enjoys giving back to the community and helping others. He traveled on over 20 missions to Haiti and other foreign countries. On the weekends, he volunteers as a coach with World Changers youth basketball and East Point Little League baseball teams. He is a member of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity's Young Professionals Network. In his free time, Jerome likes to experience new places and cultures through his travel club, play kickball with his local league team, surf whenever he's by the beach, cook to exercise his creative muscles, and read spiritual books and biographies to keep life in perspective.

Mr. Akech assists the firm’s clients with a broad range of legal matters including Landlord-Tenant, Consumer Protection, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Custody, Immigration and Civil and Criminal Litigation Matters.

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Practice focuses on business and commercial law matters, including: civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters; commercial real estate, secured lending, bankruptcy and estate litigation. Relevant experience Represents corporations and business clients in prosecuting and defending unfair competition, contract and business tort litigation. Represents landowners and commercial tenants in real estate related litigation, including lease disputes, contract disputes, easement issues and lis pendens actions. Represents lending institutions and other businesses in connection with a variety of commercial law matters including issues relating to Article 9 secured financing, Article 2 sales and Articles 3 and 4 negotiable instrument law. Represents beneficiaries of wills and trusts in litigation involving the interpretation and application of testamentary documents. Represents purchasers and sellers in business equity and asset purchase transactions. Advises businesses with respect to a variety of corporate matters including entity formation, corporate authority issues, director and officer liability and private placement securities offerings. Admitted in all state courts, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.