Glasser’s Bankruptcy Department is exclusively dedicated to representing creditors in bankruptcy related services throughout the Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, including cases filed under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The services that Glasser provides include:
- Filing Motions for Relief from Stay;
- Filing Objections to Confirmation of Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 Plans;
- Filing proofs of claim;
- The filing/defense of Complaints to Determine Dischargeability of Debts;
- The filing/defense of Complaints to Determine the Priority, Extent or Validity of Liens;
- Filing Case dismissal/conversion motions;
- Defense of all types of debtor or trustee initiated actions against creditors including, preference actions, fraudulent conveyance actions and contempt proceedings;
- Creditor representation in miscellaneous disputed matters arising during bankruptcy proceedings.
Glasser’s Bankruptcy Department utilizes the services of four full time, experienced bankruptcy attorney specialists, and is staffed by the one of the most experienced paralegal teams in the industry. Glasser does not represent debtors.
Bankruptcy Attorneys
John J. Chappell, III
John’s current areas of practice include Foreclosure, Civil Litigation, Evictions, Construction Law, and Bankruptcy Law. Prior to joining Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., John started his own practice in Virginia Beach which focused on Landlord/Tenant Law, Estate Planning, and Construction Law. As a law student, John served as an extern in the Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court where he was exposed to various matters relating to Family Law. John is committed to serving his clients in a quick and efficient manner while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Education:
Randolph-Macon College, B.A., 2010
Appalachian School of Law, J.D., 2013
Affiliations:
Norfolk Bar Association Portsmouth Bar Association Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
Michael A. Glasser
Michael Glasser began his legal career with Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C. in 1978. Over the years, Michael has gained the admiration of his clients, other lawyers and the courts by always being prepared, always promptly responding to client calls and inquiries, and treating all with respect and courtesy. His practice focuses on resolving issues involving real estate, banking and finance, creditors’ rights, and commercial disputes. He has handled litigation in all these areas in the trial and appellate courts. Michael’s expertise in these areas has earned him widespread recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell and various other reputable publications.
Additionally, Mr. Glasser has served as an arbitrator on behalf of the American Arbitration Association in numerous matters for over 10 years.
Practice Focus:
Representation of banks, mortgage companies, financial service companies, and other creditors in the private and public sectors; serving as arbitrator; legal ethics; bankruptcy; and commercial litigation
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., with distinction, 1975
University of Richmond, J.D., 1978
Affiliations:
University of Richmond Law Advisory Board, Board Member
Awards and Honors:
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Litigation - Bankruptcy (Norfolk) (2021)
Best Lawyers - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2021)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (Norfolk) (2020)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (Norfolk) (2018)
Best Lawyers - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Bankruptcy, and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2018)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Litigation-Banking and Finance Law (Norfolk) (2016)
2014 Humanitarian Award presented by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (formerly the National Conference of Christians and Jews
Rated AV Pre-eminent by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
Virginia Business Magazine - Legal Elite - Civil Litigation (2020)
Virginia Business Magazine - Legal Elite - Real Estate / Land Use (2019)
Super Lawyers Magazine has listed Michael Glasser in the category of Real Estate: Business
Representative Cases::
THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REQUIRE ALL ATTORNEYS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AND DISCLAIMER TO THEIR CASE RESULTS. SETTLEMENTS AND VERDICTS IN ALL CASES DEPEND ON VARIOUS FACTORS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. THEREFORE, PAST RESULTS IN CASES ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION OF SIMILAR RESULTS IN FUTURE CASES WHICH MR. GLASSER, GLASSER AND GLASSER, P.L.C. AND ITS LAWYERS MAY UNDERTAKE.
Burton Lumber Corp. v. Aughenbaugh, 223 Va. 491 (1982); (Virginia Supreme Court – construction law/guaranty issue) Smith v. Credico Industrial Loan Company, 234 Va. 514 (1987); (Virginia Supreme Court – foreclosure law) Bayview Loan Servicing, L.L.C. v. Janet Simmons, 275 Va. 114 (2008); (Virginia Supreme Court – foreclosure law) Rose Marie Ryan-House et. al. v. GlaxoSmithKline P.L.C. et. al. (class action anti-trust matter); 2:02 cv 442, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2005)
Robyn D. Pepin
Robyn Pepin is a specialist in bankruptcy and title curative matters. Building upon her past experience representing debtors in Chapters 7 and 13 liquidation and reorganization proceedings, Robyn is well versed in protecting the rights of mortgage lenders and servicers in a variety of matters, including Chapters 7, 11, and 13 federal bankruptcy court hearings, defense of claim objections, motions for relief from the automatic stay, complaints to determine dischargeability, defense of adversary proceedings to determine the extent and validity of a creditor’s inferior lien, title insurance claims, and quiet title actions.
Education:
Florida State University, magna cum laude, 2004
Regent University School of Law, J.D., 2008
Affiliations:
National Creditors Bar Association
Publications and Lectures:
“Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law from the Creditor’s Perspective” – Lecturer. Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, 2015