Michael S. Jan Janin

Michael S. Jan Janin is a shareholder at the Quinn Law Firm and a highly experienced attorney focusing on bankruptcy and collection matters. For more than four decades, he has represented individuals, banks, and credit unions in complex legal disputes across western Pennsylvania. His work centers on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, creditor representation, and collection litigation. Clients rely on his steady guidance to navigate financial challenges while protecting their legal rights in state and federal courts.

Michael earned a J.D., cum laude, at the University of Georgia School of Law. He also holds a B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. His academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, finance, and business principles, which continues to support his bankruptcy and creditor rights practice.

Michael has handled litigation in both state and federal courts since beginning his legal career in 1983. He is admitted to practice before Pennsylvania courts, multiple United States District Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Much of his work involves bankruptcy proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and collection actions in the Erie County Court of Common Pleas.

Michael has helped debtors seek meaningful bankruptcy relief and assisted creditors in recovering lawful debts throughout his career. He regularly advises individuals and businesses on financial options, compliance, and risk management. His work has earned professional recognition, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and pro bono awards from state and local bar associations.

Michael S. Jan Janin has clients who value his experience, courtroom skill, and commitment to clear, practical legal solutions. His balanced approach emphasizes efficiency, ethical practice, and results, ensuring clients receive dependable representation during financially stressful situations and complex legal proceedings across bankruptcy, litigation, and creditor rights matters throughout western Pennsylvania courts statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Quinn Law Firm
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Erie County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

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

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