Meet Another New Trustee

John M. Hauber was appointed as the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division on April 1, 2015. He replaces the retired Bob Brothers. Prior to this appointment, John was a partner in the Indianapolis, Indiana office of Tom Scott & Associates, P.C. His practice included business and consumer bankruptcy, debtor and creditor’s rights including financial restructuring and workouts, and all aspects of bankruptcy litigation.

John received his A.B. from Wabash College in 1990 and his J.D. from . . .

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