Gregory K. Stern, P.C.

Gregory K. Stern, P.C. and its predecessor firm has been located in Chicago, Illinois since 1983. The firm provides representation to individual consumer and business debtors, creditors and trustees in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases. It also practices in the areas of Civil Litigation and Real Estate. The firm's attorneys, Gregory K. Stern, Monica C. O'Brien, and James E. Hausler provide individualized and personal representation. The attorneys are readily available to discuss your case or answer any questions that you might have.

The firm also provides services in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will County. The attorneys are available evening and weekend hours to accommodate almost everyone's schedule. The firm also offers FREE NO OBLIGATION INITIAL CONSULTATIONS, payment plan and discount programs.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (312) 427-1558 or e-mail us at gstern1@flash.net.

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Gregory K. Stern was admitted to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois in 1982, and the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit in 1985. Mr. Stern is also a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, admitted in 1989.

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Stern was employed as a Hearing Officer and Deputy Trustee by Craig Phelps, Chapter 13 Standing Trustee in Chicago. From 1981 to 1983 Mr. Stern was a member of the Interim Panel of Trustees for the Northern District of Illinois. Currently, he is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service, Bankruptcy Panel. Proud of the firm's volunteerism for and association with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and Pro Bono Advocates, he received the Pro Bono Advocates' 1993 Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award.

Monica Claire O'Brien joined the firm in November 1993 and primarily concentrates her practice in bankruptcy law. She represents individual consumers in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11; businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11; and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11.

Monica received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1987 where she graduated magna cum laude, with a bachelor of science degree. After college, Monica worked for the State of Illinois as a forensic scientist. She attended law school at the Illinois Institute of Technology-Kent College of Law where she graduated in 1993, with honors. While attending law school, Monica served as a member of the Moot Court team. Currently, she is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service, Bankruptcy Panel. Monica regularly volunteers her time to participate in the Chicago Bar Association's call-a-lawyer program.

James E. Hausler joined the firm in 2008 as an associate attorney specializing in bankruptcy law. James was admitted to practice in Illinois in 2007, and became a member of the United States District Court, Northern District Court of Illinois in 2008.

James graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 with Honors in the Major, attaining a dual degree in Art History and Political Science. James attended The John Marshall Law School where he was active leader in the American Bar Association and Decalogue Society.

Affiliations: American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, The Decalogue Society, The Standard Club.

Christina M. Riepel began working for Gregory K. Stern, P.C. as a law clerk in May, 2007, and joined the firm as an associate in January, 2009. Christina was admitted to practice in Illinois in November, 2008, and became a member of the General Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in December, 2008. During law school, she spent six months working for a Chapter 7 panel trustee. Christina focuses her practice on representing debtors, creditors and trustees in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcies, debt settlement, and matters related thereto.

Christina received her Juris Doctor from DePaul University in 2008. While at DePaul, she was a successful member of the Appellate Moot Court Society, receiving third place at the Federal Bar Association's Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition. Christina graduated Loyola University Chicago magna cum laude in 2005 with a bachelor of arts in Political Science. While at Loyola, Christina was an active member of the policy debate team, for which she qualified and attended the highly prestigious National Debate Tournament.

Christina is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.