Kenneth A. Manning

Kenneth A. Manning is an Indiana bankruptcy lawyer at Manning Law, P.C., serving clients in Lake County, Porter County, and surrounding communities. He focuses on debt relief, complex bankruptcy matters, and Chapter 11 reorganization for small businesses and professionals. With more than 35 years of client service, he is known for realistic representation, clear communication, diligence, and careful attention to client priorities throughout difficult financial challenges with steady, personalized legal support and trusted guidance.

Kenneth earned his B.S. from Valparaiso University in 1971 and his J.D. from Valparaiso University in 1974. His education provided a strong foundation for a legal career centered on bankruptcy, business debt issues, and federal court practice. Since being admitted in 1974, he has built practical knowledge of creditor concerns, debtor protections, trustee responsibilities, and reorganization strategies that support clients facing serious financial pressure and long-term practical business concerns effectively.

Kenneth is admitted to practice in Indiana state courts, US District courts, and the Seventh Circuit Federal courts. He has served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for more than 25 years and has handled thousands of bankruptcy matters. His background includes complex bankruptcy cases, business-related filings, and Chapter 11 reorganizations, giving clients informed guidance through difficult financial decisions, court requirements, and debt resolution options in federal proceedings and filings.

Kenneth A. Manning holds a BV Distinguished Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting high professional standards and ethical recognition from peers. His memberships include the Indiana State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. Clients value his long experience, steady communication, and practical approach to resolving bankruptcy and debt matters with careful preparation, honest advice, dependable service, and sound legal judgment for lasting solutions overall.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Manning Law, P.C.
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, The Lake County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Valparaiso University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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