About Bruce

Bruce Epstein is a bankruptcy attorney based in Youngstown, Ohio — He founded the Law Offices of Bruce R. Epstein in 1981, focusing exclusively on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. His firm serves residents of Ohio's Mahoning Valley, providing professional advice and representation in bankruptcy matters. Mr. Epstein earned his Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law in 1977 and his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University in 1974.

Early in his legal career, he served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Frank J. Battisti of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He is certified as a Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, a non-profit organization sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America. Mr. Epstein is a member of several professional associations, including the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

The National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees. He is also involved with the Mahoning County Bar Association and the Trumbull County Bar Association. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Epstein has contributed to the community through various roles. He served on the Initial Strategic Planning Committee for the U.S.

Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio and has taught seminars on consumer bankruptcy topics, including ethics and mortgage issues in Chapter 13 cases. His office is located at 5500 Market Street, Suite 101, Youngstown, OH 44512. For consultations, he can be reached at (330) 574-6534.

Education

Ohio Northern University

J.D

1974

Northwestern University

B.A

1970

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Associate

Cleveland Law Office
1979

Law Clerk

to Chief Judge US District Court ND Ohio
1978

Lawyer

Law Offices of Bruce R. Epstein

Accepted Jurisdictions

Ohio

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Legal Services Scope

Bankruptcy Filing Debt Relief

Certifications & Awards

Consumer Bankruptcy Law

American Board of Certification

Professional Associations

Ohio State Bar

has membership Current

National Assoc of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers

has membership 1994 - Current

American Bankruptcy Institute

has membership 1990 - Current

National Assoc of Chapter 13 Trustees

Associate has membership 1988 - Current

Mahoning and Trumbull Co Bar Associations

has membership 1981 - Current

Hands on Network of the Valley

Board has membership 2008 - 2015

Second Harvest Food Bank

Board has membership / Vice President 2000 - 2006

Office Locations

Main Office

 5500 Market St Youngstown OH 44512