About Nicholas
Nicholas Perino earned his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Science at Pennsylvania State University in 2002. He took the traditional route through law school and entered practice during a period when consumer insolvency matters were reshaping the legal landscape. Those early years informed how he approaches client questions about debt and bankruptcy.
Perino is licensed to practice in Illinois and works in a practice that centers on debt relief and consumer bankruptcy matters. He joined DebtStoppers USA as an associate, where he handles a range of tasks tied to consumer financial distress. His work includes counseling clients about filing options, preparing bankruptcy petitions, and coordinating with trustees and creditors. He also assists in drafting necessary court documents and helps guide clients through the procedural steps that follow a filing.
Membership in professional organizations has played a regular role in his career. He holds current memberships in the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, an affiliation that aligns with the type of matters he handles in practice. Those connections provide forums for continuing legal education and peer discussion about changes in bankruptcy law and consumer protection rules.
Colleagues describe Perino as pragmatic in his approach. He favors clear explanations over legalese. Clients and other lawyers say he pays attention to deadlines and follows through on procedural requirements that often determine the outcome of consumer cases. The practice environment at DebtStoppers USA places an emphasis on handling large volumes of filings while maintaining consistent client communication, a balance he helps sustain through case management and client intake work.
Outside the office, Perino's background in the sciences and a legal education shaped during the mid-2000s gives him a practical perspective on statutory and procedural changes. That perspective informs how he answers questions about repayment plans, dischargeability, and the timeline of a bankruptcy case. He is currently an associate at DebtStoppers USA, practicing consumer bankruptcy and debt relief in Illinois.
