SHAYNA M. STEINFELD
Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights - Practice Areas
Areas of Practice
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Bankruptcy and Corporate Reorganization
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Litigate in Bankruptcy,
Federal District, and Appellate Courts.
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Represent all types of parties in all cases.
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Litigate matters, negotiate issues, and draft documents involving various bankruptcy issues including those relating to real estate, marital, student loan, credit card, and fraud obligations; preference and fraudulent transfers; claims and discharge objections; stay relief proceedings and plan confirmation.
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Advise and assist individual and business clients regarding issues involving contracts, including past-due obligations, real estate, the uniform commercial code and perfection of security interests, with an emphasis on bankruptcy and litigation avoidance and asset recovery.
Board Certified
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Business Bankruptcy Law
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Consumer Bankruptcy Law
– American Board of Certification.
Trained Mediator
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Resolution Resources Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia
Professor
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John Marshall Law School, Bankruptcy.
Winter and Spring 2001
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Author​
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Coauthor: Her Story: Lessons in Success From Lawyers Who Live It
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Coauthor: The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy
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An Overview of Bankruptcy and Divorce, 2004 Family Law Update, 2004
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The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce for Divorce Practitioners, Divorce Litigation, 2001
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Contributing Author for the Georgia Commission on Women: Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Women and the Law, A Guide to Women's Legal Rights in Georgia, 1995
Published Works
2012
2006
2004
2004
2001
2007
1999
The Impact of Changes Under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act", Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Journal and Digest of Family Law
After Brenda and Eddie divorce, Eddie files for Bankruptcy. The Unusual Life of Defalcation under BAPCPA?, Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Journal and Digest of Family Law
Credit Reports, Credit Scores, and Other Potential Financial Ramifications of Divorce, American Journal of Family Law, 2006
A Brief Overview of Bankruptcy and Alimony/Support Issues, Family Law Quarterly, 2004
An Overview of Bankruptcy and Divorce, 2004 Family Law Update, 2004
The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce for Divorce Practitioners, Divorce Litigation, 2001
Contributing Author for the Georgia Commission on Women: Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Women and the Law, A Guide to Women's Legal Rights in Georgia, 1995
Firm Affiliation
2000 - present
1997 - 1999
1990 - 1997
Steinfeld & Steinfeld, P.C., Atlanta, GA
President/CEO
Shayna M. Steinfeld, Atlanta, GA Attorney at Law
Macey, Wilensky, Cohen, Wittner & Kessler, LLP, Atlanta, GA
Bankruptcy Attorney
Education
May 1986
May 1990
May 1990
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Juris Doctor
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Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal, Managing Editor.
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American Jurisprudence award for Real Estate Sales and Finance.
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American Jurisprudence award for Commercial Law: Negotiable Instruments.
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Intern for Hon. Margaret H. Murphy, United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D.Ga.
Masters of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts (History) (minor, Political Science)
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University Center Board, President. 1985-86.
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Participant, Augsgrabund Manching, archaeological dig in Germany. Summer 1985.
Honors and Awards
Kathleen Kessler, Trailblazing Woman of Achievement Award
May 2008
Women of Achievement Award, as President, Greater Atlanta Hadassah Attorneys’ Council
May 2002
Lawdragon, Member of 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers
2020 Inaugural class
Atlanta Magazine, Top 100 Georgia Lawyers
2007, 2011 - 2012
AV Rated for the Firm and Individually
Martindale Hubbell
Section of the Year Award, as Chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Bankruptcy Section
May 2008
Section of the Year Award, as Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section.
May 2002
Atlanta Magazine,
Super Lawyer
2005 - 2021
Member of the “Legal Elite,” Georgia Trend
2006, 2007, 2009 - 2013, 2020
Outstanding Leadership Award, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney’s Group
Summer 2001
Outstanding Woman in the Profession Achievement Award, Atlanta Bar Association, Women in the Profession Committee
July 2002
Atlanta Magazine, Top 50 Women Lawyers
July 2007 - 1013
Atlanta Business Chronicle, – listed as one of Atlanta’s top legal leaders
The Power Book 2009