Access to Bankruptcy Court will host the 2024 Hon. Marci B. McIvor Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the offices of Dickinson Wright, 500 Woodward Ave., #4000, in Detroit. The event offers an evening of food and socializing with colleagues and friends.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Paul Hage at phage@taftlaw.com or Charissa Potts at cpotts@freedomlawpc.com.

Access to Bankruptcy Court provides an experienced bankruptcy attorney, free of charge, to low income individuals seeking relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Access to Bankruptcy Court is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supported by grants from charitable foundations and donations from the local insolvency community.

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