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Koval, AlexanderAlex Koval, Debtor Counsel in Metro Government v. Hildebrand as Trustee Appellee and Corrin as Appellee, is a board certified consumer bankruptcy specialist. He regularly and passionately represents individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

Alex has been with the firm of Rothschild & Ausbrooks, PLLC, in Nashville, Tennessee, since August, 2007. He graduated from Nashville School of Law with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2010.

Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent seven years working as a bankruptcy paralegal, during which time he helped thousands of individuals and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee reach for, and often obtain, a fresh start.

Alex immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in July of 2002. In Ukraine he completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and English. He is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian languages.

Alex is an avid runner. He enjoys travel, camping and hiking with his family and all kinds of physical activity from yoga to weightlifting. He is also a world history buff and enjoys reading on this topic. Alex is a doting father to his almost three-year old daughter who is a true Yankee Doodle Dandy . . . born on the 4th of July!

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