Crystal Johnson practices primarily in the field of consumer bankruptcy, filing Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases for people in need of bankruptcy protection. Crystal Johnson is a graduate of Marquette University Law School and also holds an undergraduate degree from Marquette University, where she graduated cum laude. She is the co-author of a consumer law article prepared for the State Bar. Prior to becoming an associate at Hanson & Payne, attorney Johnson worked at the firm as a law clerk, assisting attorneys Hanson and Payne on Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and business bankruptcy cases. She is a member of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors Rights section of the State Bar and is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin and to the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.
Dayten Hanson primarily practices in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency, and delinquent taxes. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1985. Attorney Hanson was selected in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 as a Super Lawyer in the field of bankruptcy and creditors' rights by his peers and the Super Lawyers organization and was included in the 2010 and 2011 edition of the Best Lawyers in America. He currently sits on the board of directors of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Creditors' Rights section of the Wisconsin State Bar. He is a former adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School and is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of bankruptcy and the discharge of taxes through bankruptcy. He has also represented numerous banks, credit unions, insurance companies, bonding companies, and title insurance companies in a wide array of legal proceedings. He has represented thousands of commercial and consumer debtors and creditors in diverse legal issues ranging from simple Chapter 7 bankruptcies to complex commercial litigation. He is highly respected in the legal community for his thoughtful legal analysis and general legal knowledge, and he is known as someone who can effectively implement a creative and workable solution to complex legal and financial issues.
Benjamin Payne represents both creditors and people and businesses in need of bankruptcy protection. He was one of 2.5% of Wisconsin attorneys selected in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011 as a Rising Star in the field of bankruptcy and creditors' rights by his peers and the Super Lawyers organization. His clients include hundreds of individuals for whom he has filed Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as banks, credit unions, suppliers, and individuals seeking payment of their claims. He also represents financially troubled businesses trying to restructure their debt or close down their operations. Benjamin Payne has an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and received his Juris Doctor from Marquette Law School. He is a frequent lecturer on topics related to bankruptcy law and is a member of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Creditors' Rights section of the Wisconsin State Bar. Attorney Payne is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin and to the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Illinois. He has been admitted pro hac vice to Bankruptcy Courts around the country representing clients in preference defense cases.

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