Attorney Profiles

"Thank You! Dennis, David & staff you all are more than just experts at bankruptcies. Your personal sensitivity and seasoned professionalism to what was a very unfortunate situation for us, made the ordeal more than bearable. Thanks for making our tough time easier then it could have been." - M&N 04/06/11

Dennis Cowan

Dennis Cowan graduated from Yale University in 1961 and Stanford University Law School in 1964. He has practiced law in California since graduation from law school, starting in a Redding, Calif., general civil, business and trial law firm in 1965. After years of experience in fields emphasizing consumer, business and commercial problems, he has made bankruptcy and insolvency law his sole areas of practice. This allows him to guarantee delivery of high-quality advice and services, based on up-to-date research and practices, at affordable fees. He has represented debtors, creditors, trustees and official committees in nearly 4,000 bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 7, 11, 12, 13, and even the rare Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies. He is backed by well-trained and competent assistants. As a sole practitioner, he can maintain the luxury of independence from corporate cultures, and he and his staff give personalized service without the restraints and extra costs of larger firms.

Because of his extensive experience as a pro tem judge, arbitrator and mediator in the Shasta County Courts, as a commercial arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, and mediator for the Dispute Resolution Panel of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California, Mr. Cowan is also available for private mediation and arbitration of civil controversies.

Current Employment Position(s):
Partner

Areas Of Practice:
95% Bankruptcy, including reorganizations and workouts
5% Mediation and arbitration

Litigation Percentage:
50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:
California, 1965
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1965
U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1965
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1965
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1965
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1965

Education:
Stanford Law School, Stanford, Calif., 1964 - J.D.
Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1961 - B.A. - History

Representative Cases:
In re Crosby, 176 B.R. 189 (9 Cir. BAP 1994)
In re Smith, 229 B.R. 792 (BC ED CA 1998)

Classes/Seminars Taught:
Collection Law, Lorman Education Services, 1998 - Present
Bankruptcy Law Meets Family Law, Shasta Trinity Counties Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bankruptcy Institute, 1989 – Present, Member
Sacramento Bankruptcy Forum, 1995 – Present, Member
American Arbitration Association, 1983 – Present, Commercial Arbitrator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California, 1995 – Present, Mediator, Dispute Resolution Panel
Shasta County Courts, 1980 – Present, Arbitrator, Mediator and Pro Tem Judge
Shasta Natural Science Association, 1985 – Present, Trustee
Shasta Natural Science Association, 1990 – Present, President
Alliance of Redding Museums, Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum, 1989 – Present, Trustee
Alliance of Redding Museums, Turtle Bay Museums and Arboretum, 1996 – Present, President
Shasta Trinity Counties Bar Association, 1985 – Present, President

Past Employment Positions:
Lopez & Kennedy, Redding, California, 1964 - 1969

Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Alpha Delta

Birth Information:
1940, Kansas City, Mo., United States of America

David M. Brady

David M. Brady was born and raised in San Francisco with an undergraduate degree in sociology with a minor in history. He also attended the University of San Francisco School of Law and graduated in 1976. He was admitted to the California Bar in December 1976. For a short time, he practiced with a general practice in San Francisco before joining the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, where he was employed for six years. He then moved to Shasta County in 1981 to work for the Shasta County District Attorney's Office. After approximately six years, he left the District Attorney's Office and joined the firm of Hanna, Brophy, McLean, McAleer, and Jensen. While working for the law firm he became a partner and served as a partner for approximately 15 years. This firm specialized in workers' compensation law. Upon retirement, he has teamed up with Dennis Cowan and now specializes in bankruptcy law.

Current Employment Position:
Partner

Areas of Practice
100% Bankruptcy, including reorganizations and workouts

More Admissions:
California, 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit, 1976
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1976

Education:
University of San Francisco School of Law, California, 1976 - J.D.
University of San Francisco, California, 1971 - B.A. - Sociology (Minor: History)

Classes/Seminars Taught:
Workers' Compensation Law, Lorman Education Services, 2000
Numerous seminars for clients and the Redding Chamber of Commerce
Criminal Law, Shasta College, 1985-1988

Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bankruptcy Institute, 2007 – present member
Sacramento Bankruptcy Forum, 2007 – present
Lifetime Teaching Credential (Community College) Criminal Law
Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, 1999 – 2007

Past Employment Positions:
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, 1976 – 1981
Shasta County District Attorney’s Office, 1981 – 1987
Hanna Brophy, McLean, McAleer, Jensen, 1987 – 2007

Birth Information:
1946, San Francisco, Calif., United States of America