FARINASH & STOFAN - Key Persons
Amanda Stofan, J.D. graduated from the University of Georgia in 2001, received her law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2005, and achieved additional certification as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist. Of the 23,000 licensed Tennessee attorneys, fewer than 300 have met the rigorous standard to be board certified as specialists. She is a member of the Chattanooga and Tennessee Bar Associations, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and serves as a Board member of the Mid-South Commercial Law Institute. She also serves on the Board of Crabtree Farms. Amanda and her husband, Matt, have two young children and she is an avid supporter of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and other local charities.
I am a bankruptcy and commercial law attorney with more than ten years of experience helping thousands of families save their homes, cars, and their sanity. I work with my clients to decide if their financial situation is such that it requires bankruptcy or if other alternatives are available. Whether there is one creditor or hundreds, we will figure out how to put you in a better position economically and significantly reduce the stress related to your finances. Together, we'll look at every option and reach a resolution you can live with. With practical legal expertise, I will work to minimize the devastating impact of financial distress, while guiding you to a fresh start through the bankruptcy process. A free consultation can be arranged to discuss your needs, your goals, and your budget.
Well-versed in all forms of consumer bankruptcy, attorney Amanda M. Stofan enjoys being able to help her clients climb out from under crippling debt and take steps toward a more stable financial future. Amanda is ready to lead you through the process with confidence as you look to get your life back on the right track.
Jerrold Farinash graduated with Honors from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and received his Juris Doctorate in 1982 from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Mr. Farinash focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcy and commercial litigation.
Mr. Farinash was appointed to the Panel of Trustees for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in 1990 and is assigned approximately 500 debtor cases a year for which he serves as Trustee. Some of the more notable cases he has handled are W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery, Scenic City Mazda, Don Williams Construction Co., Rivercity Co., and Prebul Automotive.
Mr. Farinash is a member of the Tennessee and American Bar Associations, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. While a member of the Chattanooga Bar Association, he served as Chairman of the Fee Arbitration Committee and the Court Relations Committee. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Highland Park Neighborhood Association and the Tennessee Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders Foundation. He is the Vice- President of the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga. He is a life member of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. He and his wife Christie have two children.
Since the start of his career in 1983, attorney Jerrold D. Farinash has amassed a deep understanding of all aspects of business law. As a fierce advocate for individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and business litigation cases, Jerrold possesses the knowledge necessary to guide you toward the most favorable outcome.
Rebecca was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She attended the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga and graduated with a BS in Criminal Justice. She graduated from the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (Barry University School of Law) in 2020. Rebecca enjoys bankruptcy law because it affords the unfortunate debtor the opportunity to obtain a fresh start. She also enjoys helping others learn how to be financially responsible by giving them the resources to acquire healthy financial habits.
After graduating from Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (Barry University School of Law), Rebecca L. Farinash will be bringing a fresh perspective to the team when she joins her father at the firm in 2020. With a strong desire to help people find better toward futures through the bankruptcy process, Rebecca will be a welcome addition.