Ronald Schuknecht has more than 25 years of experience in Michigan representing creditors and trustees in bankruptcy court. He advises clients on a day-to-day basis on issues such as:

• Contract renegotiation and drafting
• Debt collect through litigation
• Pursuing claims for creditors in bankruptcy proceedings
• Mediating disputes between parties and clients
• Handling receiverships and other debtor/creditor non-bankruptcy workouts
• 363 sales
• Defending and pursuing claims for creditors in bankruptcy court
• Voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
• Loan workouts and bankruptcy proceedings
• Defense of preference claims.
• UCC claims
• The recovery of collateral and enforcement of security interests through litigation

In addition to bankruptcy law, Ron also practices in the areas of real estate law, family law, and criminal defense.

Ron is married to attorney Kirsten Keilitz and he has an adult daughter, Jennifer, who is an elementary school teacher in Maryland. In his spare time, Ron enjoys traveling and golf.

Noteworthy

• Listen in Best Lawyers (2011-2012) -- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bankruptcy Law

Education

• Michigan State University (B.A., 1974)
• Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1977)

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 1977
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1978
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 1978

News for Ronald A. Schuknecht

1/13/2012
Smith Haughey Announces New Shareholder and Board Members

9/14/2011
Smith Haughey and its Attorneys Voted "Best" By Their Peers

8/30/2010
Smith Haughey and its Attorneys Voted "Best" By Their Peers

6/2/2009
Local Law Firm Warns Auto Suppliers of Bankruptcy

4/7/2009
Smith Haughey Expands & Strengthens Client Offerings in 10 Practice Areas

2/2/2009
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Attorneys are Tops in Northern Michigan

1/22/2009
Lewis, Schuknecht, and Keilitz Join Smith Haughey's Traverse City Office

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Michigan
• Federal Bar Association
• National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
• American Bankruptcy Institute

Community Affiliations

• Northwestern Michigan College Open Scholarship Committee