About

Geoffrey L. Chesnut is a dedicated bankruptcy lawyer in Saint George, Utah, with a strong reputation for representing individual and business debtors in Chapters 7, 13, and 11 bankruptcies. Since being admitted to the Utah bar in 2008, he has proven to be an efficient, effective, and knowledgeable advocate for his clients. Geoffrey L. Chesnut has built a solid reputation among other attorneys, bankruptcy trustees, and the bankruptcy court for his expertise in bankruptcy law. He receives regular referrals from well-known firms such as Durham Jones & Pinegar, Clarkson Beckstrom Draper, and Snow Jensen & Reese, who trust him to provide top-notch bankruptcy assistance to their clients. During his time in law school, Geoffrey served as a law clerk for the Honorable Sally Schneider Duncan of the Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County. He also represented Arizona State University in the Dean Jerome Prince Competition in Brooklyn, New York, as a member of the Moot Court team. His experience and dedication to his clients have set him apart in the field of bankruptcy law. One of Geoffrey\s notable cases involved defending a couple in bankruptcy against their homeowners association, which was attempting to collect HOA fees after they had filed for bankruptcy. Chief Judge William T. Thurman upheld Mr. Chesnut\s position, ruling that HOA fees can be discharged in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This case highlighted Geoffrey\s commitment to protecting his clients\ rights and interests. In addition to his legal career, Geoffrey recently completed his first marathon. He is a devoted husband, a proud father of one, and the owner of a dog and seven chickens. His dedication to his clients and his community sets him apart as a trusted and reliable bankruptcy lawyer in Saint George, Utah.

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Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Collections

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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