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A Highly Trusted Bankruptcy Law Firm in Virginia Beach, VA

The Law Office of Michael J. Heath is a respected bankruptcy law firm in Virginia Beach, VA. After serving in the United States Navy, with deployments to the US Marine Corps and USS Yellowstone, Michael J. Heath received an Honorable Discharge and returned to college at Springfield College (home of basketball) in Massachusetts and then attended law school at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA. Michael J. Heath pursued a career in bankruptcy law that has helped countless clients achieve financial freedom. Michael serves his clients with the same bravery and determination with which he served our country. He’s helped over 3,000 clients with their bankruptcy cases by formulating legal strategies that earn favorable results and a discharge of debts. If you’re facing immense debt and worried about what your future will be like, Michael is here to put you at ease and fight for you in the court of law. Michael prefers to keep his firm small so he can give clients the most personalized and individual service possible. At this firm, we value caring attitudes and helping hands.

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Many Areas of Legal Experience and Expertise

Though Michael focuses primarily on bankruptcy law, he has experience in a wide range of legal aid, each of which has molded and shaped him into the consummate professional that he is today. Michael’s experience includes:

  • Estate planning
  • Elder law
  • Collection Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations
  • Family law
  • Personal injury suits and settlement
  • Social Security disability appeals
  • Consumer litigation
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An Award-Winning and Respected Legal Practice

Aside from over 20 years of experience practicing law, Michael has been a part of many respected legal associations and has been the recipient of industry awards, including:

  • Member, Virginia State Bar
  • President, 2019, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Past-president, 2020, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Board member, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Member, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association
  • Past recipient of the Virginia State Bar’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
  • Past circuit representative, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference
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Licensed and Certified to Practice in Many Courts

Michael has earned the respect and approval of the top courts in the state of Virginia. He’s practiced and argued cases in the following:

  • The Supreme Court of Virginia and all Courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • United States Federal Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • United States Federal Court, Fourth Circuit, Eastern District of Virginia
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Fourth Circuit, Eastern District of Virginia

A Dependable Bankruptcy Lawyer for Your Needs

Clients should never have to go through their bankruptcy case alone. That’s why Michael J. Heath is here to serve you. Whether you’re trying to eliminate some or all your debt, Michael will defend you to the end. His 20+ years of experience have seasoned him, making him the most assertive and most determined lawyer for your needs. If you are facing an uncertain future due to debt, Michael is here to help.

Attorneys

Benjamin M. Heath, Esquire (Ben)

Practice Areas

Consumer Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 and chapter 7

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Education

B.A., Christopher Newport University

J.D., Regent University’s School of Law

Court Admissions

Virginia Supreme Court and all courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Eastern District of Virginia

Professional and Community Involvement

Virginia State Bar
Young Lawyers Conference
Bankruptcy Law Section
Board Member, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
American Bar Association
Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division
Young Lawyers Division
Law Practice Division
James Kent American Inn of Court

Interests

Ben grew up in Virginia Beach, graduating from Kempsville High School where he developed a love for community service.  Before becoming an attorney he worked in politics as a political campaign coordinator, campaign manager, and a statewide (Wisconsin) operations director.

In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with friends and family, hanging out with his dog, and painting.

Michael J. Heath

After serving in the United States Navy as a Navy Corpsman, with deployments to the US Marine Corps and USS Yellowstone, Michael Heath received an Honorable Discharge and returned to college at Springfield College (home of basketball) in Massachusetts and then attended law school at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA.

Michael J. Heath’s legal career has spanned over 27 years and has helped thousands of clients, primarily in the areas on Consumer Bankruptcy Law, as well as Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning.

Michael prides himself and his law firm on approaching each client individually and treating our clients with respect and dignity.

Legal associations and industry awards, include:
Member, Virginia State Bar
President, 2019, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
Past-president, 2020, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
Board member, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
Member, Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association
Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association
Past recipient of the Virginia State Bar’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Past circuit representative, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

Licensed to practice law in the following courts:
The Supreme Court of Virginia and all Courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia
United States Federal Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
United States Federal Court, Fourth Circuit, Eastern District of Virginia
United States Bankruptcy Court, Fourth Circuit, Eastern District of Virginia

Nicholas Drumm – Legal Assistant  (Nick)

Nicholas (Nick) Drumm is the Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Michael J. Heath, d/b/a Heath Legal Solutions.

He manages our day-to-day client scheduling, communication, case file preparation, and organization.

Nick is a Virginia Beach native, graduating from Floyd E. Kellam High School, and most recently a graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

He plans on furthering his education and applying to law school in the near future.

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