Kathleen Michon is an estate planning lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been affiliated with Nolo in various capacities for more than 15 years, including five years as Nolo’s in-house bankruptcy, foreclosure, and debt editor.
Kathleen’s previous legal experience includes directing Public Counsel's Consumer Rights Project and representing inmates on death row.
Kathleen received a B.A. from Yale University and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.
Articles by Kathleen Michon
How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Lawyer
Debts That Survive Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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