Larry O. Folks
Folks Hess Kass, PLLC 1850 N. Central Ave. Suite 1140 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Practice Area(s): Creditor Debtor Rights, Bankruptcy call (602) 256-5906 fax (602) 256-9101 email folks@folkshesskass.com visit website
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