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Biographical Information

Larry Folks is a Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy (American Board of Certification) and a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law (Arizona Board of Legal Specialization). He has over 25 years of experience in commercial bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditors’ rights, collection, civil litigation and loan restructuring and workout matters. His primary area of concentration has been in representing banks, financial institutions and other creditors. Mr. Folks also has significant experience as a foreclosure trustee and is a trained neutral in bankruptcy mediation and other civil disputes.

Admission Dates & Jurisdictions

Arizona, 1988

U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona

Education

J.D., Northwestern University, 1988

B.S., summa cum laude, Arizona State University, 1985

Professional Experience

Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification

Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

Court Appointed Panel Mediator, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona

Former Judge Pro Tem, Superior Court of Arizona

Honors & Awards

Super Lawyers, 2010-present

The Best Lawyers in America, 2015-present

Professional Associations

State Bar of Arizona: Bankruptcy Section (Chair, 2009-2010); Past Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; Member, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, 2006-2010

Arizona Trustee Association: Legislative Committee

American Legal & Financial Network

Mortgage Bankers Association

Arizona Bankers Association

 

Publications

“Arizona Mortgage Deficiency Law – 2013 Update,” Bankruptcy Law Journal, Winter 2013

“Arizona Mortgage Deficiency Law,” Bankruptcy Law Journal, Spring 2011