Fill in this information to identify your case:

United States Bankruptcy Court for the:

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number (if known) Chapter you are filing under:

 Chapter 7

 Chapter 11

 Chapter 12

 Chapter 13  Check if this an

amended filing

Official Form 101

Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 12/15

The bankruptcy forms use you and Debtor 1 to refer to a debtor filing alone. A married couple may file a bankruptcy case together—called a joint

case—and in joint cases, these forms use you to ask for information from both debtors. For example, if a form asks, “Do you own a car,” the answer

would be yes if either debtor owns a car. When information is needed about the spouses separately, the form uses Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 to distinguish

between them. In joint cases, one of the spouses must report information as Debtor 1 and the other as Debtor 2. The same person must be Debtor 1 in

all of the forms.

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct information. If

more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case number (if known). Answer

every question.

Part 1: Identify Yourself

About Debtor 1: About Debtor 2 (Spouse Only in a Joint Case):

1. Your full name

Write the name that is on

your government-issued

picture identification (for

example, your driver's

license or passport).

Bring your picture

identification to your

meeting with the trustee.

Mershant

First name First name

E

Middle name Middle name

Johnson

Last name and Suffix (Sr., Jr., II, III) Last name and Suffix (Sr., Jr., II, III)

2. All other names you have

used in the last 8 years

Include your married or

maiden names.

3. Only the last 4 digits of

your Social Security

number or federal

Individual Taxpayer

Identification number

(ITIN)

xxx-xx-3607

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About Debtor 1: About Debtor 2 (Spouse Only in a Joint Case):

4. Any business names and

Employer Identification

Numbers (EIN) you have

used in the last 8 years

 I have not used any business name or EINs.  I have not used any business name or EINs.

Include trade names and

doing business as names

Business name(s) Business name(s)

EINs EINs

5. Where you live If Debtor 2 lives at a different address:

43 N Waller Ave

Chicago, IL 60644

Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code

Cook

County County

If your mailing address is different from the one

above, fill it in here. Note that the court will send any

notices to you at this mailing address.

If Debtor 2's mailing address is different from yours, fill it

in here. Note that the court will send any notices to this

mailing address.

Number, P.O. Box, Street, City, State & ZIP Code Number, P.O. Box, Street, City, State & ZIP Code

6. Why you are choosing

this district to file for

bankruptcy

Check one:

 Over the last 180 days before filing this petition,

I have lived in this district longer than in any

other district.

 I have another reason.

Explain. (See 28 U.S.C. § 1408.)

Check one:

 Over the last 180 days before filing this petition, I

have lived in this district longer than in any other

district.

 I have another reason.

Explain. (See 28 U.S.C. § 1408.)

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Part 2: Tell the Court About Your Bankruptcy Case

7. The chapter of the

Bankruptcy Code you are

choosing to file under

Check one. (For a brief description of each, see Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy

(Form 2010)). Also, go to the top of page 1 and check the appropriate box.

 Chapter 7

 Chapter 11

 Chapter 12

 Chapter 13

8. How you will pay the fee  I will pay the entire fee when I file my petition. Please check with the clerk’s office in your local court for more details

about how you may pay. Typically, if you are paying the fee yourself, you may pay with cash, cashier’s check, or money

order. If your attorney is submitting your payment on your behalf, your attorney may pay with a credit card or check with

a pre-printed address.

 I need to pay the fee in installments. If you choose this option, sign and attach the Application for Individuals to Pay

The Filing Fee in Installments (Official Form 103A).

 I request that my fee be waived (You may request this option only if you are filing for Chapter 7. By law, a judge may,

but is not required to, waive your fee, and may do so only if your income is less than 150% of the official poverty line that

applies to your family size and you are unable to pay the fee in installments). If you choose this option, you must fill out

the Application to Have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived (Official Form 103B) and file it with your petition.

9. Have you filed for

bankruptcy within the

last 8 years?

 No.

 Yes.

District

Northern District of

Illinois Eastern

Division When 5/04/16 Case number 16-5257

District

Northern District of

Illinois Eastern

Division When 2/05/15 Case number 15-03858

District When Case number

10. Are any bankruptcy

cases pending or being

filed by a spouse who is

not filing this case with

you, or by a business

partner, or by an

affiliate?

 No

 Yes.

Debtor Relationship to you

District When Case number, if known

Debtor Relationship to you

District When Case number, if known

11. Do you rent your

residence?

 No. Go to line 12.

 Yes. Has your landlord obtained an eviction judgment against you and do you want to stay in your residence?

 No. Go to line 12.

 Yes. Fill out Initial Statement About an Eviction Judgment Against You (Form 101A) and file it with this

bankruptcy petition.

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Part 3: Report About Any Businesses You Own as a Sole Proprietor

12. Are you a sole proprietor

of any full- or part-time

business?

 No. Go to Part 4.

 Yes. Name and location of business

A sole proprietorship is a

business you operate as

an individual, and is not a

separate legal entity such

as a corporation,

partnership, or LLC.

Name of business, if any

If you have more than one

sole proprietorship, use a

separate sheet and attach

it to this petition.

Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code

Check the appropriate box to describe your business:

 Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(27A))

 Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51B))

 Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(53A))

 Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(6))

 None of the above

13. Are you filing under

Chapter 11 of the

Bankruptcy Code and are

you a small business

debtor?

If you are filing under Chapter 11, the court must know whether you are a small business debtor so that it can set appropriate

deadlines. If you indicate that you are a small business debtor, you must attach your most recent balance sheet, statement of

operations, cash-flow statement, and federal income tax return or if any of these documents do not exist, follow the procedure

in 11 U.S.C. 1116(1)(B).

For a definition of small

business debtor, see 11

U.S.C. § 101(51D).

 No. I am not filing under Chapter 11.

 No. I am filing under Chapter 11, but I am NOT a small business debtor according to the definition in the Bankruptcy

Code.

 Yes. I am filing under Chapter 11 and I am a small business debtor according to the definition in the Bankruptcy Code.

Part 4: Report if You Own or Have Any Hazardous Property or Any Property That Needs Immediate Attention

14. Do you own or have any

property that poses or is

alleged to pose a threat

of imminent and

identifiable hazard to

public health or safety?

Or do you own any

property that needs

immediate attention?

 No.

 Yes.

What is the hazard?

If immediate attention is

needed, why is it needed?

For example, do you own

perishable goods, or

livestock that must be fed,

or a building that needs

urgent repairs?

Where is the property?

Number, Street, City, State & Zip Code

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Part 5: Explain Your Efforts to Receive a Briefing About Credit Counseling

About Debtor 1: About Debtor 2 (Spouse Only in a Joint Case):

15. Tell the court whether

you have received a

briefing about credit

counseling.

The law requires that you

receive a briefing about

credit counseling before

you file for bankruptcy.

You must truthfully check

one of the following

choices. If you cannot do

so, you are not eligible to

file.

If you file anyway, the court

can dismiss your case, you

will lose whatever filing fee

you paid, and your

creditors can begin

collection activities again.

You must check one: You must check one:

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I

filed this bankruptcy petition, and I received a

certificate of completion.

Attach a copy of the certificate and the payment

plan, if any, that you developed with the agency.

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I filed

this bankruptcy petition, and I received a certificate of

completion.

Attach a copy of the certificate and the payment plan, if

any, that you developed with the agency.

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I

filed this bankruptcy petition, but I do not have

a certificate of completion.

Within 14 days after you file this bankruptcy

petition, you MUST file a copy of the certificate and

payment plan, if any.

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I filed

this bankruptcy petition, but I do not have a certificate

of completion.

Within 14 days after you file this bankruptcy petition, you

MUST file a copy of the certificate and payment plan, if

any.

 I certify that I asked for credit counseling

services from an approved agency, but was

unable to obtain those services during the 7

days after I made my request, and exigent

circumstances merit a 30-day temporary waiver

of the requirement.

To ask for a 30-day temporary waiver of the

requirement, attach a separate sheet explaining

what efforts you made to obtain the briefing, why

you were unable to obtain it before you filed for

bankruptcy, and what exigent circumstances

required you to file this case.

Your case may be dismissed if the court is

dissatisfied with your reasons for not receiving a

briefing before you filed for bankruptcy.

If the court is satisfied with your reasons, you must

still receive a briefing within 30 days after you file.

You must file a certificate from the approved

agency, along with a copy of the payment plan you

developed, if any. If you do not do so, your case

may be dismissed.

Any extension of the 30-day deadline is granted

only for cause and is limited to a maximum of 15

days.

 I certify that I asked for credit counseling services

from an approved agency, but was unable to obtain

those services during the 7 days after I made my

request, and exigent circumstances merit a 30-day

temporary waiver of the requirement.

To ask for a 30-day temporary waiver of the requirement,

attach a separate sheet explaining what efforts you made

to obtain the briefing, why you were unable to obtain it

before you filed for bankruptcy, and what exigent

circumstances required you to file this case.

Your case may be dismissed if the court is dissatisfied

with your reasons for not receiving a briefing before you

filed for bankruptcy.

If the court is satisfied with your reasons, you must still

receive a briefing within 30 days after you file. You must

file a certificate from the approved agency, along with a

copy of the payment plan you developed, if any. If you do

not do so, your case may be dismissed.

Any extension of the 30-day deadline is granted only for

cause and is limited to a maximum of 15 days.

 I am not required to receive a briefing about

credit counseling because of:

 I am not required to receive a briefing about credit

counseling because of:

 Incapacity.

I have a mental illness or a mental deficiency

that makes me incapable of realizing or

making rational decisions about finances.

 Incapacity.

I have a mental illness or a mental deficiency that

makes me incapable of realizing or making rational

decisions about finances.

 Disability.

My physical disability causes me to be

unable to participate in a briefing in person,

by phone, or through the internet, even after I

reasonably tried to do so.

 Disability.

My physical disability causes me to be unable to

participate in a briefing in person, by phone, or

through the internet, even after I reasonably tried to

do so.

 Active duty.

I am currently on active military duty in a

military combat zone.

 Active duty.

I am currently on active military duty in a military

combat zone.

If you believe you are not required to receive a

briefing about credit counseling, you must file a

motion for waiver credit counseling with the court.

If you believe you are not required to receive a briefing

about credit counseling, you must file a motion for waiver

of credit counseling with the court.

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Part 6: Answer These Questions for Reporting Purposes

16. What kind of debts do

you have?

16a. Are your debts primarily consumer debts? Consumer debts are defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(8) as “incurred by an

individual primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose.”

 No. Go to line 16b.

 Yes. Go to line 17.

16b. Are your debts primarily business debts? Business debts are debts that you incurred to obtain

money for a business or investment or through the operation of the business or investment.

 No. Go to line 16c.

 Yes. Go to line 17.

16c. State the type of debts you owe that are not consumer debts or business debts

17. Are you filing under

Chapter 7?

 No. I am not filing under Chapter 7. Go to line 18.

Do you estimate that

after any exempt

property is excluded and

administrative expenses

are paid that funds will

be available for

distribution to unsecured

creditors?

 Yes. I am filing under Chapter 7. Do you estimate that after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses

are paid that funds will be available to distribute to unsecured creditors?

 No

 Yes

18. How many Creditors do

you estimate that you

owe?

 1-49

 50-99

 100-199

 200-999

 1,000-5,000

 5001-10,000

 10,001-25,000

 25,001-50,000

 50,001-100,000

 More than100,000

19. How much do you

estimate your assets to

be worth?

 $0 - $50,000

 $50,001 - $100,000

 $100,001 - $500,000

 $500,001 - $1 million

 $1,000,001 - $10 million

 $10,000,001 - $50 million

 $50,000,001 - $100 million

 $100,000,001 - $500 million

 $500,000,001 - $1 billion

 $1,000,000,001 - $10 billion

 $10,000,000,001 - $50 billion

 More than $50 billion

20. How much do you

estimate your liabilities

to be?

 $0 - $50,000

 $50,001 - $100,000

 $100,001 - $500,000

 $500,001 - $1 million

 $1,000,001 - $10 million

 $10,000,001 - $50 million

 $50,000,001 - $100 million

 $100,000,001 - $500 million

 $500,000,001 - $1 billion

 $1,000,000,001 - $10 billion

 $10,000,000,001 - $50 billion

 More than $50 billion

Part 7: Sign Below

For you I have examined this petition, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.

If I have chosen to file under Chapter 7, I am aware that I may proceed, if eligible, under Chapter 7, 11,12, or 13 of title 11,

United States Code. I understand the relief available under each chapter, and I choose to proceed under Chapter 7.

If no attorney represents me and I did not pay or agree to pay someone who is not an attorney to help me fill out this

document, I have obtained and read the notice required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b).

I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this petition.

I understand making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud in connection with a

bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519,

and 3571.

/s/ Mershant E Johnson

Mershant E Johnson Signature of Debtor 2

Signature of Debtor 1

Executed on August 26, 2016 Executed on

MM / DD / YYYY MM / DD / YYYY

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For your attorney, if you are

represented by one

If you are not represented by

an attorney, you do not need

to file this page.

I, the attorney for the debtor(s) named in this petition, declare that I have informed the debtor(s) about eligibility to proceed

under Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief available under each chapter

for which the person is eligible. I also certify that I have delivered to the debtor(s) the notice required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b)

and, in a case in which § 707(b)(4)(D) applies, certify that I have no knowledge after an inquiry that the information in the

schedules filed with the petition is incorrect.

/s/ Mehul D. Desai Date August 26, 2016

Signature of Attorney for Debtor MM / DD / YYYY

Mehul D. Desai

Printed name

Swanson & Desai, LLC

Firm name

670 W Hubbard

Suite 202

Chicago, IL 60654

Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code

Contact phone 312-666-7882 Email address kc@chicagobankruptcyattorney.com

6296214

Bar number & State

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Debtor 1 Mershant E Johnson

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2

(Spouse if, filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number

(if known)  Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 106Sum

Summary of Your Assets and Liabilities and Certain Statistical Information 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct

information. Fill out all of your schedules first; then complete the information on this form. If you are filing amended schedules after you file

your original forms, you must fill out a new Summary and check the box at the top of this page.

Part 1: Summarize Your Assets

Your assets

Value of what you own

1. Schedule A/B: Property (Official Form 106A/B)

1a. Copy line 55, Total real estate, from Schedule A/B................................................................................................ $ 0.00

1b. Copy line 62, Total personal property, from Schedule A/B..................................................................................... $ 15,925.00

1c. Copy line 63, Total of all property on Schedule A/B............................................................................................... $ 15,925.00

Part 2: Summarize Your Liabilities

Your liabilities

Amount you owe

2. Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property (Official Form 106D)

2a. Copy the total you listed in Column A, Amount of claim, at the bottom of the last page of Part 1 of Schedule D... $ 25,593.02

3. Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims (Official Form 106E/F)

3a. Copy the total claims from Part 1 (priority unsecured claims) from line 6e of Schedule E/F................................. $ 0.00

3b. Copy the total claims from Part 2 (nonpriority unsecured claims) from line 6j of Schedule E/F............................ $ 7,718.32

Your total liabilities $ 33,311.34

Part 3: Summarize Your Income and Expenses

4. Schedule I: Your Income (Official Form 106I)

Copy your combined monthly income from line 12 of Schedule I................................................................................ $ 2,009.09

5. Schedule J: Your Expenses (Official Form 106J)

Copy your monthly expenses from line 22c of Schedule J.......................................................................... $ 1,585.00

Part 4: Answer These Questions for Administrative and Statistical Records

6. Are you filing for bankruptcy under Chapters 7, 11, or 13?

 No. You have nothing to report on this part of the form. Check this box and submit this form to the court with your other schedules.

 Yes

7. What kind of debt do you have?

 Your debts are primarily consumer debts. Consumer debts are those “incurred by an individual primarily for a personal, family, or

household purpose.” 11 U.S.C. § 101(8). Fill out lines 8-9g for statistical purposes. 28 U.S.C. § 159.

 Your debts are not primarily consumer debts. You have nothing to report on this part of the form. Check this box and submit this form to

the court with your other schedules.

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8. From the Statement of Your Current Monthly Income: Copy your total current monthly income from Official Form

122A-1 Line 11; OR, Form 122B Line 11; OR, Form 122C-1 Line 14. $ 2,145.00

9. Copy the following special categories of claims from Part 4, line 6 of Schedule E/F:

Total claim

From Part 4 on Schedule E/F, copy the following:

9a. Domestic support obligations (Copy line 6a.) $ 0.00

9b. Taxes and certain other debts you owe the government. (Copy line 6b.) $ 0.00

9c. Claims for death or personal injury while you were intoxicated. (Copy line 6c.) $ 0.00

9d. Student loans. (Copy line 6f.) $ 0.00

9e. Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not report as

priority claims. (Copy line 6g.) $ 0.00

9f. Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts. (Copy line 6h.) +$ 0.00

9g. Total. Add lines 9a through 9f. $ 0.00

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Fill in this information to identify your case and this filing:

Debtor 1 Mershant E Johnson

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2

(Spouse, if filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number  Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 106A/B

Schedule A/B: Property 12/15

In each category, separately list and describe items. List an asset only once. If an asset fits in more than one category, list the asset in the category where you

think it fits best. Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct

information. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case number (if known).

Answer every question.

Part 1: Describe Each Residence, Building, Land, or Other Real Estate You Own or Have an Interest In

1. Do you own or have any legal or equitable interest in any residence, building, land, or similar property?

 No. Go to Part 2.

 Yes. Where is the property?

Part 2: Describe Your Vehicles

Do you own, lease, or have legal or equitable interest in any vehicles, whether they are registered or not? Include any vehicles you own that

someone else drives. If you lease a vehicle, also report it on Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.

3. Cars, vans, trucks, tractors, sport utility vehicles, motorcycles

 No

 Yes

3.1 Make: Dodge Who has an interest in the property? Check one Do not deduct secured claims or exemptions. Put

the amount of any secured claims on Schedule D:

Model: Avenger  Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property.

 Debtor 1 only

Year: 2014  Debtor 2 only Current value of the

entire property?

Current value of the

Approximate mileage: 34536  Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only portion you own?

Other information:  At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this is community property $12,625.00 $12,625.00

 (see instructions)

4. Watercraft, aircraft, motor homes, ATVs and other recreational vehicles, other vehicles, and accessories

Examples: Boats, trailers, motors, personal watercraft, fishing vessels, snowmobiles, motorcycle accessories

 No

 Yes

5

.

Add the dollar value of the portion you own for all of your entries from Part 2, including any entries for

pages you have attached for Part 2. Write that number here.............................................................................=> $12,625.00

Part 3: Describe Your Personal and Household Items

Do you own or have any legal or equitable interest in any of the following items? Current value of the

portion you own?

Do not deduct secured

claims or exemptions.

6. Household goods and furnishings

Examples: Major appliances, furniture, linens, china, kitchenware

 No

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 Yes. Describe.....

Bed, dresser, night stand, chest, 2 couches, love seat, recliner, rug

and a china cabinet. $800.00

7. Electronics

Examples: Televisions and radios; audio, video, stereo, and digital equipment; computers, printers, scanners; music collections; electronic devices

including cell phones, cameras, media players, games

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

5 flatscreen tvs, stereo, 2 dvd players, and a blu-ray player. $700.00

8. Collectibles of value

Examples: Antiques and figurines; paintings, prints, or other artwork; books, pictures, or other art objects; stamp, coin, or baseball card collections;

other collections, memorabilia, collectibles

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

9. Equipment for sports and hobbies

Examples: Sports, photographic, exercise, and other hobby equipment; bicycles, pool tables, golf clubs, skis; canoes and kayaks; carpentry tools;

musical instruments

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

10. Firearms

Examples: Pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and related equipment

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

11. Clothes

Examples: Everyday clothes, furs, leather coats, designer wear, shoes, accessories

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

Used clothing and shoes. $800.00

12. Jewelry

Examples: Everyday jewelry, costume jewelry, engagement rings, wedding rings, heirloom jewelry, watches, gems, gold, silver

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

Necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. $1,000.00

13. Non-farm animals

Examples: Dogs, cats, birds, horses

 No

 Yes. Describe.....

14. Any other personal and household items you did not already list, including any health aids you did not list

 No

 Yes. Give specific information.....

15. Add the dollar value of all of your entries from Part 3, including any entries for pages you have attached

for Part 3. Write that number here .............................................................................. $3,300.00

Part 4: Describe Your Financial Assets

Do you own or have any legal or equitable interest in any of the following? Current value of the

portion you own?

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Do not deduct secured

claims or exemptions.

16. Cash

Examples: Money you have in your wallet, in your home, in a safe deposit box, and on hand when you file your petition

 No

 Yes................................................................................................................

17. Deposits of money

Examples: Checking, savings, or other financial accounts; certificates of deposit; shares in credit unions, brokerage houses, and other similar

institutions. If you have multiple accounts with the same institution, list each.

 No

 Yes........................ Institution name:

18. Bonds, mutual funds, or publicly traded stocks

Examples: Bond funds, investment accounts with brokerage firms, money market accounts

 No

 Yes.................. Institution or issuer name:

19. Non-publicly traded stock and interests in incorporated and unincorporated businesses, including an interest in an LLC, partnership, and

joint venture

 No

 Yes. Give specific information about them...................

Name of entity: % of ownership:

20. Government and corporate bonds and other negotiable and non-negotiable instruments

Negotiable instruments include personal checks, cashiers’ checks, promissory notes, and money orders.

Non-negotiable instruments are those you cannot transfer to someone by signing or delivering them.

 No

 Yes. Give specific information about them

Issuer name:

21. Retirement or pension accounts

Examples: Interests in IRA, ERISA, Keogh, 401(k), 403(b), thrift savings accounts, or other pension or profit-sharing plans

 No

 Yes. List each account separately.

Type of account: Institution name:

22. Security deposits and prepayments

Your share of all unused deposits you have made so that you may continue service or use from a company

Examples: Agreements with landlords, prepaid rent, public utilities (electric, gas, water), telecommunications companies, or others

 No

 Yes. ..................... Institution name or individual:

23. Annuities (A contract for a periodic payment of money to you, either for life or for a number of years)

 No

 Yes............. Issuer name and description.

24. Interests in an education IRA, in an account in a qualified ABLE program, or under a qualified state tuition program.

26 U.S.C. §§ 530(b)(1), 529A(b), and 529(b)(1).

 No

 Yes............. Institution name and description. Separately file the records of any interests.11 U.S.C. § 521(c):

25. Trusts, equitable or future interests in property (other than anything listed in line 1), and rights or powers exercisable for your benefit

 No

 Yes. Give specific information about them...

26. Patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property

Examples: Internet domain names, websites, proceeds from royalties and licensing agreements

 No

 Yes. Give specific information about them...

27. Licenses, franchises, and other general intangibles

Examples: Building permits, exclusive licenses, cooperative association holdings, liquor licenses, professional licenses

 No

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 Yes. Give specific information about them...

Money or property owed to you? Current value of the

portion you own?

Do not deduct secured

claims or exemptions.

28. Tax refunds owed to you

 No

 Yes. Give specific information about them, including whether you already filed the returns and the tax years.......

29. Family support

Examples: Past due or lump sum alimony, spousal support, child support, maintenance, divorce settlement, property settlement

 No

 Yes. Give specific information......

30. Other amounts someone owes you

Examples: Unpaid wages, disability insurance payments, disability benefits, sick pay, vacation pay, workers’ compensation, Social Security

benefits; unpaid loans you made to someone else

 No

 Yes. Give specific information..

31. Interests in insurance policies

Examples: Health, disability, or life insurance; health savings account (HSA); credit, homeowner’s, or renter’s insurance

 No

 Yes. Name the insurance company of each policy and list its value.

Company name: Beneficiary: Surrender or refund

value:

32. Any interest in property that is due you from someone who has died

If you are the beneficiary of a living trust, expect proceeds from a life insurance policy, or are currently entitled to receive property because

someone has died.

 No

 Yes. Give specific information..

33. Claims against third parties, whether or not you have filed a lawsuit or made a demand for payment

Examples: Accidents, employment disputes, insurance claims, or rights to sue

 No

 Yes. Describe each claim.........

34. Other contingent and unliquidated claims of every nature, including counterclaims of the debtor and rights to set off claims

 No

 Yes. Describe each claim.........

35. Any financial assets you did not already list

 No

 Yes. Give specific information..

36. Add the dollar value of all of your entries from Part 4, including any entries for pages you have attached

for Part 4. Write that number here..................................................................................................................... $0.00

Part 5: Describe Any Business-Related Property You Own or Have an Interest In. List any real estate in Part 1.

37. Do you own or have any legal or equitable interest in any business-related property?

 No. Go to Part 6.

 Yes. Go to line 38.

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Part 6: Describe Any Farm- and Commercial Fishing-Related Property You Own or Have an Interest In.

If you own or have an interest in farmland, list it in Part 1.

46. Do you own or have any legal or equitable interest in any farm- or commercial fishing-related property?

 No. Go to Part 7.

 Yes. Go to line 47.

Part 7: Describe All Property You Own or Have an Interest in That You Did Not List Above

53. Do you have other property of any kind you did not already list?

Examples: Season tickets, country club membership

 No

 Yes. Give specific information.........

54. Add the dollar value of all of your entries from Part 7. Write that number here .................................... $0.00

Part 8: List the Totals of Each Part of this Form

55. Part 1: Total real estate, line 2 ...................................................................................................................... $0.00

56. Part 2: Total vehicles, line 5 $12,625.00

57. Part 3: Total personal and household items, line 15 $3,300.00

58. Part 4: Total financial assets, line 36 $0.00

59. Part 5: Total business-related property, line 45 $0.00

60. Part 6: Total farm- and fishing-related property, line 52 $0.00

61. Part 7: Total other property not listed, line 54 + $0.00

62. Total personal property. Add lines 56 through 61... $15,925.00 Copy personal property total $15,925.00

63. Total of all property on Schedule A/B. Add line 55 + line 62 $15,925.00

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Debtor 1 Mershant E Johnson

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2

(Spouse if, filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number

(if known)  Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 106C

Schedule C: The Property You Claim as Exempt 4/16

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct information. Using

the property you listed on Schedule A/B: Property (Official Form 106A/B) as your source, list the property that you claim as exempt. If more space is

needed, fill out and attach to this page as many copies of Part 2: Additional Page as necessary. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and

case number (if known).

For each item of property you claim as exempt, you must specify the amount of the exemption you claim. One way of doing so is to state a

specific dollar amount as exempt. Alternatively, you may claim the full fair market value of the property being exempted up to the amount of

any applicable statutory limit. Some exemptions—such as those for health aids, rights to receive certain benefits, and tax-exempt retirement

funds—may be unlimited in dollar amount. However, if you claim an exemption of 100% of fair market value under a law that limits the

exemption to a particular dollar amount and the value of the property is determined to exceed that amount, your exemption would be limited

to the applicable statutory amount.

Part 1: Identify the Property You Claim as Exempt

1. Which set of exemptions are you claiming? Check one only, even if your spouse is filing with you.

 You are claiming state and federal nonbankruptcy exemptions. 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(3)

 You are claiming federal exemptions. 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)(2)

2. For any property you list on Schedule A/B that you claim as exempt, fill in the information below.

Brief description of the property and line on

Schedule A/B that lists this property

Current value of the

portion you own

Copy the value from

Schedule A/B

Amount of the exemption you claim

Check only one box for each exemption.

Specific laws that allow exemption

Bed, dresser, night stand, chest, 2

couches, love seat, recliner, rug and

a china cabinet.

Line from Schedule A/B: 6.1

$800.00  $800.00 735 ILCS 5/12-1001(b)

 100% of fair market value, up to

any applicable statutory limit

5 flatscreen tvs, stereo, 2 dvd

players, and a blu-ray player.

Line from Schedule A/B: 7.1

$700.00  $700.00 735 ILCS 5/12-1001(b)

 100% of fair market value, up to

any applicable statutory limit

Used clothing and shoes.

Line from Schedule A/B: 11.1

$800.00  $800.00 735 ILCS 5/12-1001(a)

 100% of fair market value, up to

any applicable statutory limit

Necklaces, bracelets, rings and

earrings.

Line from Schedule A/B: 12.1

$1,000.00  $1,000.00 735 ILCS 5/12-1001(b)

 100% of fair market value, up to

any applicable statutory limit

3. Are you claiming a homestead exemption of more than $160,375?

(Subject to adjustment on 4/01/19 and every 3 years after that for cases filed on or after the date of adjustment.)

 No

 Yes. Did you acquire the property covered by the exemption within 1,215 days before you filed this case?

 No

 Yes

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Debtor 1 Mershant E Johnson

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2

(Spouse if, filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number

(if known)  Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 106D

Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct information. If more space

is needed, copy the Additional Page, fill it out, number the entries, and attach it to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case

number (if known).

1. Do any creditors have claims secured by your property?

 No. Check this box and submit this form to the court with your other schedules. You have nothing else to report on this form.

 Yes. Fill in all of the information below.

Part 1: List All Secured Claims

2. List all secured claims. If a creditor has more than one secured claim, list the creditor separately

for each claim. If more than one creditor has a particular claim, list the other creditors in Part 2. As

much as possible, list the claims in alphabetical order according to the creditor’s name.

Column A

Amount of claim

Do not deduct the

value of collateral.

Column B

Value of collateral

that supports this

claim

Column C

Unsecured

portion

If any

2.1

Santander Consumer

USA Describe the property that secures the claim: $25,593.02 $12,625.00 $12,968.02

Creditor's Name 2014 Dodge Avenger 34536 miles

d/b/a Chrysler Capital

PO Box 961275

Fort Worth, TX 76161

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that

apply.

 Contingent

Number, Street, City, State & Zip Code  Unliquidated

 Disputed

Who owes the debt? Check one. Nature of lien. Check all that apply.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 An agreement you made (such as mortgage or secured

car loan)

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only  Statutory lien (such as tax lien, mechanic's lien)

 At least one of the debtors and another  Judgment lien from a lawsuit

 Check if this claim relates to a

community debt

 Other (including a right to offset) Purchase Money Security

Date debt was incurred 2/10/2014 Last 4 digits of account number 5984

Add the dollar value of your entries in Column A on this page. Write that number here: $25,593.02

If this is the last page of your form, add the dollar value totals from all pages.

Write that number here: $25,593.02

Part 2: List Others to Be Notified for a Debt That You Already Listed

Use this page only if you have others to be notified about your bankruptcy for a debt that you already listed in Part 1. For example, if a collection agency is

trying to collect from you for a debt you owe to someone else, list the creditor in Part 1, and then list the collection agency here. Similarly, if you have more

than one creditor for any of the debts that you listed in Part 1, list the additional creditors here. If you do not have additional persons to be notified for any

debts in Part 1, do not fill out or submit this page.

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Case number

(if known)  Check if this is an

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Official Form 106E/F

Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. Use Part 1 for creditors with PRIORITY claims and Part 2 for creditors with NONPRIORITY claims. List the other party to

any executory contracts or unexpired leases that could result in a claim. Also list executory contracts on Schedule A/B: Property (Official Form 106A/B) and on

Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Official Form 106G). Do not include any creditors with partially secured claims that are listed in

Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property. If more space is needed, copy the Part you need, fill it out, number the entries in the boxes on the

left. Attach the Continuation Page to this page. If you have no information to report in a Part, do not file that Part. On the top of any additional pages, write your

name and case number (if known).

Part 1: List All of Your PRIORITY Unsecured Claims

1. Do any creditors have priority unsecured claims against you?

 No. Go to Part 2.

 Yes.

Part 2: List All of Your NONPRIORITY Unsecured Claims

3. Do any creditors have nonpriority unsecured claims against you?

 No. You have nothing to report in this part. Submit this form to the court with your other schedules.

 Yes.

4. List all of your nonpriority unsecured claims in the alphabetical order of the creditor who holds each claim. If a creditor has more than one nonpriority

unsecured claim, list the creditor separately for each claim. For each claim listed, identify what type of claim it is. Do not list claims already included in Part 1. If more

than one creditor holds a particular claim, list the other creditors in Part 3.If you have more than three nonpriority unsecured claims fill out the Continuation Page of

Part 2.

Total claim

4.1

Belden Jewelers/Sterling Jewelers,

Inc Last 4 digits of account number 6306 $463.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

375 Ghent Rd

Fairlawn, OH 44333

When was the debt incurred?

Opened 09/15 Last Active

12/15

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Charge Account

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4.2 City of Chicago Dept of Finance Last 4 digits of account number $2,916.32

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

121 N LaSalle St Room 107A

Chicago, IL 60602

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Parking Tickets

4.3 Comenity Bank Last 4 digits of account number $0.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

P.O. Box 182273

Columbus, OH 43218-2125

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify ** Notice Only

4.4 Diversified Consultant Last 4 digits of account number 1376 $506.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

P O Box 551268

Jacksonville, FL 32255

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify 11 Us Cellular

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4.5 LVNV Funding LLC Last 4 digits of account number $0.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

c/o Resurgent Capital Services

P.O. Box 10587

Greenville, SC 29603-0587

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify ** Notice Only

4.6 Peoples Gas Last 4 digits of account number 0120 $0.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

200 East Randolph

Chicago, IL 60601

When was the debt incurred?

Opened 06/15 Last Active

6/08/16

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Utility Bill: Notice Only

4.7 Peoples Gas Last 4 digits of account number 7387 $2,119.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

200 East Randolph

Chicago, IL 60601

When was the debt incurred?

Opened 05/16 Last Active

08/16

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Utility Bill

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4.8 Quantum3 Group Last 4 digits of account number $0.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

P.O. Box 788

Kirkland, WA 98083-0788

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify **Notice Only

4.9 Trust Rec Sv Last 4 digits of account number 0322 $928.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

541 Otis Bowen Drive

Munster, IN 46321

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Medical

4.1

0 Trust Rec Sv Last 4 digits of account number 0670 $470.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

541 Otis Bowen Drive

Munster, IN 46321

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Medical

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4.1

1 Trust Rec Sv Last 4 digits of account number 0669 $316.00

Nonpriority Creditor's Name

541 Otis Bowen Drive

Munster, IN 46321

When was the debt incurred?

Number Street City State ZIp Code As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community

debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that you did not

report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Yes  Other. Specify Medical

Part 3: List Others to Be Notified About a Debt That You Already Listed

5. Use this page only if you have others to be notified about your bankruptcy, for a debt that you already listed in Parts 1 or 2. For example, if a collection agency

is trying to collect from you for a debt you owe to someone else, list the original creditor in Parts 1 or 2, then list the collection agency here. Similarly, if you

have more than one creditor for any of the debts that you listed in Parts 1 or 2, list the additional creditors here. If you do not have additional persons to be

notified for any debts in Parts 1 or 2, do not fill out or submit this page.

Name and Address On which entry in Part 1 or Part 2 did you list the original creditor?

Arnold Scott Harris P.C.

111 W Jackson Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60604

Line 4.2 of (Check one):  Part 1: Creditors with Priority Unsecured Claims

 Part 2: Creditors with Nonpriority Unsecured Claims

Last 4 digits of account number

Name and Address On which entry in Part 1 or Part 2 did you list the original creditor?

Belden Jewelers/Sterling Jewelers,

Inc

Attn: Bankruptcy

Po Box 1799

Akron, OH 44309

Line 4.1 of (Check one):  Part 1: Creditors with Priority Unsecured Claims

 Part 2: Creditors with Nonpriority Unsecured Claims

Last 4 digits of account number

Name and Address On which entry in Part 1 or Part 2 did you list the original creditor?

Diversified Consultant

Dci

Po Box 551268

Jacksonville, FL 32255

Line 4.4 of (Check one):  Part 1: Creditors with Priority Unsecured Claims

 Part 2: Creditors with Nonpriority Unsecured Claims

Last 4 digits of account number

Name and Address On which entry in Part 1 or Part 2 did you list the original creditor?

Peoples Gas

200 E Randolph St

20th Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

Line 4.6 of (Check one):  Part 1: Creditors with Priority Unsecured Claims

 Part 2: Creditors with Nonpriority Unsecured Claims

Last 4 digits of account number

Name and Address On which entry in Part 1 or Part 2 did you list the original creditor?

Peoples Gas

200 E Randolph St

20th Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

Line 4.7 of (Check one):  Part 1: Creditors with Priority Unsecured Claims

 Part 2: Creditors with Nonpriority Unsecured Claims

Last 4 digits of account number

Name and Address On which entry in Part 1 or Part 2 did you list the original creditor?

Stephen R Patton

City of Chicaog Corp Counsel

121 N LaSalle St, Ste 600

Chicago, IL 60602

Line 4.2 of (Check one):  Part 1: Creditors with Priority Unsecured Claims

 Part 2: Creditors with Nonpriority Unsecured Claims

Last 4 digits of account number

Part 4: Add the Amounts for Each Type of Unsecured Claim

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6. Total the amounts of certain types of unsecured claims. This information is for statistical reporting purposes only. 28 U.S.C. §159. Add the amounts for each

type of unsecured claim.

Total Claim

6a. Domestic support obligations 6a. $ 0.00

Total

claims

from Part 1 6b. Taxes and certain other debts you owe the government 6b. $ 0.00

6c. Claims for death or personal injury while you were intoxicated 6c. $ 0.00

6d. Other. Add all other priority unsecured claims. Write that amount here. 6d. $ 0.00

6e. Total Priority. Add lines 6a through 6d. 6e. $ 0.00

Total Claim

6f. Student loans 6f. $ 0.00

Total

claims

from Part 2 6g. Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce that

you did not report as priority claims 6g. $ 0.00

6h. Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts 6h. $ 0.00

6i. Other. Add all other nonpriority unsecured claims. Write that amount

here.

6i.

$ 7,718.32

6j. Total Nonpriority. Add lines 6f through 6i. 6j. $ 7,718.32

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First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2

(Spouse if, filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number

(if known)  Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 106G

Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct

information. If more space is needed, copy the additional page, fill it out, number the entries, and attach it to this page. On the top of any

additional pages, write your name and case number (if known).

1. Do you have any executory contracts or unexpired leases?

 No. Check this box and file this form with the court with your other schedules. You have nothing else to report on this form.

 Yes. Fill in all of the information below even if the contacts of leases are listed on Schedule A/B:Property (Official Form 106 A/B).

2. List separately each person or company with whom you have the contract or lease. Then state what each contract or lease is for (for

example, rent, vehicle lease, cell phone). See the instructions for this form in the instruction booklet for more examples of executory contracts

and unexpired leases.

Person or company with whom you have the contract or lease

Name, Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code

State what the contract or lease is for

2.1

Name

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

2.2

Name

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

2.3

Name

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

2.4

Name

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

2.5

Name

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

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Case number

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Official Form 106H

Schedule H: Your Codebtors 12/15

Codebtors are people or entities who are also liable for any debts you may have. Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married

people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct information. If more space is needed, copy the Additional Page,

fill it out, and number the entries in the boxes on the left. Attach the Additional Page to this page. On the top of any Additional Pages, write

your name and case number (if known). Answer every question.

1. Do you have any codebtors? (If you are filing a joint case, do not list either spouse as a codebtor.

 No

 Yes

2. Within the last 8 years, have you lived in a community property state or territory? (Community property states and territories include

Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.)

 No. Go to line 3.

 Yes. Did your spouse, former spouse, or legal equivalent live with you at the time?

3. In Column 1, list all of your codebtors. Do not include your spouse as a codebtor if your spouse is filing with you. List the person shown

in line 2 again as a codebtor only if that person is a guarantor or cosigner. Make sure you have listed the creditor on Schedule D (Official

Form 106D), Schedule E/F (Official Form 106E/F), or Schedule G (Official Form 106G). Use Schedule D, Schedule E/F, or Schedule G to fill

out Column 2.

Column 1: Your codebtor

Name, Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code

Column 2: The creditor to whom you owe the debt

Check all schedules that apply:

3.1  Schedule D, line

Name  Schedule E/F, line

 Schedule G, line

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

3.2  Schedule D, line

Name  Schedule E/F, line

 Schedule G, line

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

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Debtor 2

(Spouse, if filing)

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number Check if this is:

(If known)  An amended filing

 A supplement showing postpetition chapter

13 income as of the following date:

Official Form 106I MM / DD/ YYYY

Schedule I: Your Income 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together (Debtor 1 and Debtor 2), both are equally responsible for

supplying correct information. If you are married and not filing jointly, and your spouse is living with you, include information about your

spouse. If you are separated and your spouse is not filing with you, do not include information about your spouse. If more space is needed,

attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case number (if known). Answer every question.

Part 1: Describe Employment

1. Fill in your employment

information. Debtor 1 Debtor 2 or non-filing spouse

If you have more than one job,

attach a separate page with

information about additional

employers.

Include part-time, seasonal, or

self-employed work.

Occupation may include student

or homemaker, if it applies.

Employment status

 Employed

 Not employed

 Employed

 Not employed

Occupation Mortician

Employer's name Johnson Funeral Services, Inc.

Employer's address 1510 S Albany Ave

Chicago, IL 60623

How long employed there? 12 years

Part 2: Give Details About Monthly Income

Estimate monthly income as of the date you file this form. If you have nothing to report for any line, write $0 in the space. Include your non-filing

spouse unless you are separated.

If you or your non-filing spouse have more than one employer, combine the information for all employers for that person on the lines below. If you need

more space, attach a separate sheet to this form.

For Debtor 1 For Debtor 2 or

non-filing spouse

2.

List monthly gross wages, salary, and commissions (before all payroll

deductions). If not paid monthly, calculate what the monthly wage would be. 2. $ 1,625.76 $ N/A

3. Estimate and list monthly overtime pay. 3. +$ 0.00 +$ N/A

4. Calculate gross Income. Add line 2 + line 3. 4. $ 1,625.76 $ N/A

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For Debtor 1 For Debtor 2 or

non-filing spouse

Copy line 4 here 4. $ 1,625.76 $ N/A

5. List all payroll deductions:

5a. Tax, Medicare, and Social Security deductions 5a. $ 261.67 $ N/A

5b. Mandatory contributions for retirement plans 5b. $ 0.00 $ N/A

5c. Voluntary contributions for retirement plans 5c. $ 0.00 $ N/A

5d. Required repayments of retirement fund loans 5d. $ 0.00 $ N/A

5e. Insurance 5e. $ 0.00 $ N/A

5f. Domestic support obligations 5f. $ 0.00 $ N/A

5g. Union dues 5g. $ 0.00 $ N/A

5h. Other deductions. Specify: 5h.+ $ 0.00 + $ N/A

6. Add the payroll deductions. Add lines 5a+5b+5c+5d+5e+5f+5g+5h. 6. $ 261.67 $ N/A

7. Calculate total monthly take-home pay. Subtract line 6 from line 4. 7. $ 1,364.09 $ N/A

8. List all other income regularly received:

8a. Net income from rental property and from operating a business,

profession, or farm

Attach a statement for each property and business showing gross

receipts, ordinary and necessary business expenses, and the total

monthly net income. 8a. $ 0.00 $ N/A

8b. Interest and dividends 8b. $ 0.00 $ N/A

8c. Family support payments that you, a non-filing spouse, or a dependent

regularly receive

Include alimony, spousal support, child support, maintenance, divorce

settlement, and property settlement. 8c. $ 0.00 $ N/A

8d. Unemployment compensation 8d. $ 0.00 $ N/A

8e. Social Security 8e. $ 0.00 $ N/A

8f. Other government assistance that you regularly receive

Include cash assistance and the value (if known) of any non-cash assistance

that you receive, such as food stamps (benefits under the Supplemental

Nutrition Assistance Program) or housing subsidies.

Specify: Food Stamps/Link 8f. $ 645.00 $ N/A

8g. Pension or retirement income 8g. $ 0.00 $ N/A

8h. Other monthly income. Specify: 8h.+ $ 0.00 + $ N/A

9. Add all other income. Add lines 8a+8b+8c+8d+8e+8f+8g+8h. 9. $ 645.00 $ N/A

10. Calculate monthly income. Add line 7 + line 9. 10. $ 2,009.09 + $ N/A = $ 2,009.09

Add the entries in line 10 for Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 or non-filing spouse.

11. State all other regular contributions to the expenses that you list in Schedule J.

Include contributions from an unmarried partner, members of your household, your dependents, your roommates, and

other friends or relatives.

Do not include any amounts already included in lines 2-10 or amounts that are not available to pay expenses listed in Schedule J.

Specify: 11. +$ 0.00

12. Add the amount in the last column of line 10 to the amount in line 11. The result is the combined monthly income.

12. $ 2,009.09

Write that amount on the Summary of Schedules and Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities and Related Data, if it

applies

Combined

monthly income

13. Do you expect an increase or decrease within the year after you file this form?

 No.

 Yes. Explain:

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 An amended filing

Debtor 2  A supplement showing postpetition chapter

(Spouse, if filing) 13 expenses as of the following date:

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS MM / DD / YYYY

Case number

(If known)

Official Form 106J

Schedule J: Your Expenses 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct

information. If more space is needed, attach another sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case

number (if known). Answer every question.

Part 1: Describe Your Household

1. Is this a joint case?

 No. Go to line 2.

 Yes. Does Debtor 2 live in a separate household?

 No

 Yes. Debtor 2 must file Official Form 106J-2, Expenses for Separate Household of Debtor 2.

2. Do you have dependents?  No

Do not list Debtor 1 and

Debtor 2.

 Yes. Fill out this information for

each dependent..............

Dependent’s relationship to

Debtor 1 or Debtor 2

Dependent’s

age

Does dependent

live with you?

Do not state the

dependents names. Daughter 5

 No

 Yes

Daughter 11

 No

 Yes

Son 15

 No

 Yes

 No

 Yes

3. Do your expenses include

expenses of people other than

yourself and your dependents?

 No

 Yes

Part 2: Estimate Your Ongoing Monthly Expenses

Estimate your expenses as of your bankruptcy filing date unless you are using this form as a supplement in a Chapter 13 case to report

expenses as of a date after the bankruptcy is filed. If this is a supplemental Schedule J, check the box at the top of the form and fill in the

applicable date.

Include expenses paid for with non-cash government assistance if you know

the value of such assistance and have included it on Schedule I: Your Income

(Official Form 106I.) Your expenses

4. The rental or home ownership expenses for your residence. Include first mortgage

payments and any rent for the ground or lot. 4. $ 515.00

If not included in line 4:

4a. Real estate taxes 4a. $ 0.00

4b. Property, homeowner’s, or renter’s insurance 4b. $ 0.00

4c. Home maintenance, repair, and upkeep expenses 4c. $ 0.00

4d. Homeowner’s association or condominium dues 4d. $ 0.00

5. Additional mortgage payments for your residence, such as home equity loans 5. $ 0.00

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6. Utilities:

6a. Electricity, heat, natural gas 6a. $ 165.00

6b. Water, sewer, garbage collection 6b. $ 0.00

6c. Telephone, cell phone, Internet, satellite, and cable services 6c. $ 0.00

6d. Other. Specify: 6d. $ 0.00

7. Food and housekeeping supplies 7. $ 645.00

8. Childcare and children’s education costs 8. $ 0.00

9. Clothing, laundry, and dry cleaning 9. $ 50.00

10. Personal care products and services 10. $ 50.00

11. Medical and dental expenses 11. $ 0.00

12. Transportation. Include gas, maintenance, bus or train fare.

Do not include car payments. 12. $ 80.00

13. Entertainment, clubs, recreation, newspapers, magazines, and books 13. $ 0.00

14. Charitable contributions and religious donations 14. $ 0.00

15. Insurance.

Do not include insurance deducted from your pay or included in lines 4 or 20.

15a. Life insurance 15a. $ 0.00

15b. Health insurance 15b. $ 0.00

15c. Vehicle insurance 15c. $ 80.00

15d. Other insurance. Specify: 15d. $ 0.00

16. Taxes. Do not include taxes deducted from your pay or included in lines 4 or 20.

Specify: 16. $ 0.00

17. Installment or lease payments:

17a. Car payments for Vehicle 1 17a. $ 0.00

17b. Car payments for Vehicle 2 17b. $ 0.00

17c. Other. Specify: 17c. $ 0.00

17d. Other. Specify: 17d. $ 0.00

18. Your payments of alimony, maintenance, and support that you did not report as

deducted from your pay on line 5, Schedule I, Your Income (Official Form 106I). 18. $ 0.00

19. Other payments you make to support others who do not live with you. $ 0.00

Specify: 19.

20. Other real property expenses not included in lines 4 or 5 of this form or on Schedule I: Your Income.

20a. Mortgages on other property 20a. $ 0.00

20b. Real estate taxes 20b. $ 0.00

20c. Property, homeowner’s, or renter’s insurance 20c. $ 0.00

20d. Maintenance, repair, and upkeep expenses 20d. $ 0.00

20e. Homeowner’s association or condominium dues 20e. $ 0.00

21. Other: Specify: 21. +$ 0.00

22. Calculate your monthly expenses

22a. Add lines 4 through 21. $ 1,585.00

22b. Copy line 22 (monthly expenses for Debtor 2), if any, from Official Form 106J-2 $

22c. Add line 22a and 22b. The result is your monthly expenses. $ 1,585.00

23. Calculate your monthly net income.

23a. Copy line 12 (your combined monthly income) from Schedule I. 23a. $ 2,009.09

23b. Copy your monthly expenses from line 22c above. 23b. -$ 1,585.00

23c. Subtract your monthly expenses from your monthly income.

The result is your monthly net income. 23c. $ 424.09

24. Do you expect an increase or decrease in your expenses within the year after you file this form?

For example, do you expect to finish paying for your car loan within the year or do you expect your mortgage payment to increase or decrease because of a

modification to the terms of your mortgage?

 No.

 Yes. Explain here:

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First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2

(Spouse if, filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number

(if known)  Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 106Dec

Declaration About an Individual Debtor's Schedules 12/15

If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct information.

You must file this form whenever you file bankruptcy schedules or amended schedules. Making a false statement, concealing property, or

obtaining money or property by fraud in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to 20

years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571.

Sign Below

Did you pay or agree to pay someone who is NOT an attorney to help you fill out bankruptcy forms?

 No

 Yes. Name of person Attach Bankruptcy Petition Preparer’s Notice,

Declaration, and Signature (Official Form 119)

Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the summary and schedules filed with this declaration and

that they are true and correct.

X /s/ Mershant E Johnson X

Mershant E Johnson Signature of Debtor 2

Signature of Debtor 1

Date August 26, 2016 Date

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Debtor 2

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United States Bankruptcy Court for the: NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

Case number

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Official Form 107

Statement of Financial Affairs for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 4/16

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct

information. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case

number (if known). Answer every question.

Part 1: Give Details About Your Marital Status and Where You Lived Before

1. What is your current marital status?

 Married

 Not married

2. During the last 3 years, have you lived anywhere other than where you live now?

 No

 Yes. List all of the places you lived in the last 3 years. Do not include where you live now.

Debtor 1 Prior Address: Dates Debtor 1

lived there

Debtor 2 Prior Address: Dates Debtor 2

lived there

3. Within the last 8 years, did you ever live with a spouse or legal equivalent in a community property state or territory? (Community property

states and territories include Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.)

 No

 Yes. Make sure you fill out Schedule H: Your Codebtors (Official Form 106H).

Part 2 Explain the Sources of Your Income

4. Did you have any income from employment or from operating a business during this year or the two previous calendar years?

Fill in the total amount of income you received from all jobs and all businesses, including part-time activities.

If you are filing a joint case and you have income that you receive together, list it only once under Debtor 1.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Debtor 1 Debtor 2

Sources of income

Check all that apply.

Gross income

(before deductions and

exclusions)

Sources of income

Check all that apply.

Gross income

(before deductions

and exclusions)

From January 1 of current year until

the date you filed for bankruptcy:

 Wages, commissions,

bonuses, tips

 Operating a business

$13,506.30  Wages, commissions,

bonuses, tips

 Operating a business

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Debtor 1 Debtor 2

Sources of income

Check all that apply.

Gross income

(before deductions and

exclusions)

Sources of income

Check all that apply.

Gross income

(before deductions

and exclusions)

For last calendar year:

(January 1 to December 31, 2015 )

 Wages, commissions,

bonuses, tips

 Operating a business

$7,039.00  Wages, commissions,

bonuses, tips

 Operating a business

For the calendar year before that:

(January 1 to December 31, 2014 )

 Wages, commissions,

bonuses, tips

 Operating a business

$15,000.00  Wages, commissions,

bonuses, tips

 Operating a business

5. Did you receive any other income during this year or the two previous calendar years?

Include income regardless of whether that income is taxable. Examples of other income are alimony; child support; Social Security, unemployment,

and other public benefit payments; pensions; rental income; interest; dividends; money collected from lawsuits; royalties; and gambling and lottery

winnings. If you are filing a joint case and you have income that you received together, list it only once under Debtor 1.

List each source and the gross income from each source separately. Do not include income that you listed in line 4.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Debtor 1 Debtor 2

Sources of income

Describe below.

Gross income from

each source

(before deductions and

exclusions)

Sources of income

Describe below.

Gross income

(before deductions

and exclusions)

From January 1 of current year until

the date you filed for bankruptcy:

Food

Stamps/Government

Assistance

$5,160.00

For last calendar year:

(January 1 to December 31, 2015 )

Food

Stamps/Government

Assistance

$6,900.00

For the calendar year before that:

(January 1 to December 31, 2014 )

Food

Stamps/Government

Assistance

$6,900.00

Part 3: List Certain Payments You Made Before You Filed for Bankruptcy

6. Are either Debtor 1’s or Debtor 2’s debts primarily consumer debts?

 No. Neither Debtor 1 nor Debtor 2 has primarily consumer debts. Consumer debts are defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(8) as “incurred by an

individual primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose.”

During the 90 days before you filed for bankruptcy, did you pay any creditor a total of $6,425* or more?

 No. Go to line 7.

 Yes List below each creditor to whom you paid a total of $6,425* or more in one or more payments and the total amount you

paid that creditor. Do not include payments for domestic support obligations, such as child support and alimony. Also, do

not include payments to an attorney for this bankruptcy case.

* Subject to adjustment on 4/01/19 and every 3 years after that for cases filed on or after the date of adjustment.

 Yes. Debtor 1 or Debtor 2 or both have primarily consumer debts.

During the 90 days before you filed for bankruptcy, did you pay any creditor a total of $600 or more?

 No. Go to line 7.

 Yes List below each creditor to whom you paid a total of $600 or more and the total amount you paid that creditor. Do not

include payments for domestic support obligations, such as child support and alimony. Also, do not include payments to an

attorney for this bankruptcy case.

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Creditor's Name and Address Dates of payment Total amount

paid

Amount you

still owe

Was this payment for ...

7. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, did you make a payment on a debt you owed anyone who was an insider?

Insiders include your relatives; any general partners; relatives of any general partners; partnerships of which you are a general partner; corporations

of which you are an officer, director, person in control, or owner of 20% or more of their voting securities; and any managing agent, including one for

a business you operate as a sole proprietor. 11 U.S.C. § 101. Include payments for domestic support obligations, such as child support and

alimony.

 No

 Yes. List all payments to an insider.

Insider's Name and Address Dates of payment Total amount

paid

Amount you

still owe

Reason for this payment

8. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, did you make any payments or transfer any property on account of a debt that benefited an

insider?

Include payments on debts guaranteed or cosigned by an insider.

 No

 Yes. List all payments to an insider

Insider's Name and Address Dates of payment Total amount

paid

Amount you

still owe

Reason for this payment

Include creditor's name

Part 4: Identify Legal Actions, Repossessions, and Foreclosures

9. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, were you a party in any lawsuit, court action, or administrative proceeding?

List all such matters, including personal injury cases, small claims actions, divorces, collection suits, paternity actions, support or custody

modifications, and contract disputes.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Case title

Case number

Nature of the case Court or agency Status of the case

10. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, was any of your property repossessed, foreclosed, garnished, attached, seized, or levied?

Check all that apply and fill in the details below.

 No. Go to line 11.

 Yes. Fill in the information below.

Creditor Name and Address Describe the Property

Explain what happened

Date Value of the

property

11. Within 90 days before you filed for bankruptcy, did any creditor, including a bank or financial institution, set off any amounts from your

accounts or refuse to make a payment because you owed a debt?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Creditor Name and Address Describe the action the creditor took Date action was

taken

Amount

12. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, was any of your property in the possession of an assignee for the benefit of creditors, a

court-appointed receiver, a custodian, or another official?

 No

 Yes

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Part 5: List Certain Gifts and Contributions

13. Within 2 years before you filed for bankruptcy, did you give any gifts with a total value of more than $600 per person?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details for each gift.

Gifts with a total value of more than $600

per person

Person to Whom You Gave the Gift and

Address:

Describe the gifts Dates you gave

the gifts

Value

14. Within 2 years before you filed for bankruptcy, did you give any gifts or contributions with a total value of more than $600 to any charity?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details for each gift or contribution.

Gifts or contributions to charities that total

more than $600

Charity's Name

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Describe what you contributed Dates you

contributed

Value

Part 6: List Certain Losses

15. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy or since you filed for bankruptcy, did you lose anything because of theft, fire, other disaster,

or gambling?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Describe the property you lost and

how the loss occurred

Describe any insurance coverage for the loss

Include the amount that insurance has paid. List pending

insurance claims on line 33 of Schedule A/B: Property.

Date of your

loss

Value of property

lost

Part 7: List Certain Payments or Transfers

16. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, did you or anyone else acting on your behalf pay or transfer any property to anyone you

consulted about seeking bankruptcy or preparing a bankruptcy petition?

Include any attorneys, bankruptcy petition preparers, or credit counseling agencies for services required in your bankruptcy.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Person Who Was Paid

Address

Email or website address

Person Who Made the Payment, if Not You

Description and value of any property

transferred

Date payment

or transfer was

made

Amount of

payment

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Attorney Fees 8/25/2016 $365.00

123 Credit Counselors, Inc.

6161 Blue Lagoon Drive

Suite 255A

Miami, FL 33126

Credit Counseling 4/21/16 $20.00

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17. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, did you or anyone else acting on your behalf pay or transfer any property to anyone who

promised to help you deal with your creditors or to make payments to your creditors?

Do not include any payment or transfer that you listed on line 16.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Person Who Was Paid

Address

Description and value of any property

transferred

Date payment

or transfer was

made

Amount of

payment

18. Within 2 years before you filed for bankruptcy, did you sell, trade, or otherwise transfer any property to anyone, other than property

transferred in the ordinary course of your business or financial affairs?

Include both outright transfers and transfers made as security (such as the granting of a security interest or mortgage on your property). Do not

include gifts and transfers that you have already listed on this statement.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Person Who Received Transfer

Address

Person's relationship to you

Description and value of

property transferred

Describe any property or

payments received or debts

paid in exchange

Date transfer was

made

19. Within 10 years before you filed for bankruptcy, did you transfer any property to a self-settled trust or similar device of which you are a

beneficiary? (These are often called asset-protection devices.)

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Name of trust Description and value of the property transferred Date Transfer was

made

Part 8: List of Certain Financial Accounts, Instruments, Safe Deposit Boxes, and Storage Units

20. Within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, were any financial accounts or instruments held in your name, or for your benefit, closed,

sold, moved, or transferred?

Include checking, savings, money market, or other financial accounts; certificates of deposit; shares in banks, credit unions, brokerage

houses, pension funds, cooperatives, associations, and other financial institutions.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Name of Financial Institution and

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP

Code)

Last 4 digits of

account number

Type of account or

instrument

Date account was

closed, sold,

moved, or

transferred

Last balance

before closing or

transfer

21. Do you now have, or did you have within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy, any safe deposit box or other depository for securities,

cash, or other valuables?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Name of Financial Institution

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Who else had access to it?

Address (Number, Street, City,

State and ZIP Code)

Describe the contents Do you still

have it?

22. Have you stored property in a storage unit or place other than your home within 1 year before you filed for bankruptcy?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Name of Storage Facility

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Who else has or had access

to it?

Address (Number, Street, City,

State and ZIP Code)

Describe the contents Do you still

have it?

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Part 9: Identify Property You Hold or Control for Someone Else

23. Do you hold or control any property that someone else owns? Include any property you borrowed from, are storing for, or hold in trust

for someone.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Owner's Name

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Where is the property?

(Number, Street, City, State and ZIP

Code)

Describe the property Value

Part 10: Give Details About Environmental Information

For the purpose of Part 10, the following definitions apply:

 Environmental law means any federal, state, or local statute or regulation concerning pollution, contamination, releases of hazardous or

toxic substances, wastes, or material into the air, land, soil, surface water, groundwater, or other medium, including statutes or

regulations controlling the cleanup of these substances, wastes, or material.

 Site means any location, facility, or property as defined under any environmental law, whether you now own, operate, or utilize it or used

to own, operate, or utilize it, including disposal sites.

 Hazardous material means anything an environmental law defines as a hazardous waste, hazardous substance, toxic substance,

hazardous material, pollutant, contaminant, or similar term.

Report all notices, releases, and proceedings that you know about, regardless of when they occurred.

24. Has any governmental unit notified you that you may be liable or potentially liable under or in violation of an environmental law?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Name of site

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Governmental unit

Address (Number, Street, City, State and

ZIP Code)

Environmental law, if you

know it

Date of notice

25. Have you notified any governmental unit of any release of hazardous material?

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Name of site

Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Governmental unit

Address (Number, Street, City, State and

ZIP Code)

Environmental law, if you

know it

Date of notice

26. Have you been a party in any judicial or administrative proceeding under any environmental law? Include settlements and orders.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details.

Case Title

Case Number

Court or agency

Name

Address (Number, Street, City,

State and ZIP Code)

Nature of the case Status of the

case

Part 11: Give Details About Your Business or Connections to Any Business

27. Within 4 years before you filed for bankruptcy, did you own a business or have any of the following connections to any business?

 A sole proprietor or self-employed in a trade, profession, or other activity, either full-time or part-time

 A member of a limited liability company (LLC) or limited liability partnership (LLP)

 A partner in a partnership

 An officer, director, or managing executive of a corporation

 An owner of at least 5% of the voting or equity securities of a corporation

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 No. None of the above applies. Go to Part 12.

 Yes. Check all that apply above and fill in the details below for each business.

Business Name

Address

(Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Describe the nature of the business

Name of accountant or bookkeeper

Employer Identification number

Do not include Social Security number or ITIN.

Dates business existed

28. Within 2 years before you filed for bankruptcy, did you give a financial statement to anyone about your business? Include all financial

institutions, creditors, or other parties.

 No

 Yes. Fill in the details below.

Name

Address

(Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

Date Issued

Part 12: Sign Below

I have read the answers on this Statement of Financial Affairs and any attachments, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the answers

are true and correct. I understand that making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud in connection

with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both.

18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571.

/s/ Mershant E Johnson

Mershant E Johnson Signature of Debtor 2

Signature of Debtor 1

Date August 26, 2016 Date

Did you attach additional pages to Your Statement of Financial Affairs for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Official Form 107)?

 No

 Yes

Did you pay or agree to pay someone who is not an attorney to help you fill out bankruptcy forms?

 No

 Yes. Name of Person . Attach the Bankruptcy Petition Preparer's Notice, Declaration, and Signature (Official Form 119).

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Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) for

Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 2010)

This notice is for you if:

You are an individual filing for bankruptcy,

and

Your debts are primarily consumer debts.

Consumer debts are defined in 11 U.S.C.

§ 101(8) as “incurred by an individual

primarily for a personal, family, or

household purpose.”

Chapter 7: Liquidation

$245 filing fee

 $75 administrative fee

+ $15 trustee surcharge

$335 total fee

Chapter 7 is for individuals who have financial

difficulty preventing them from paying their debts

and who are willing to allow their nonexempt

property to be used to pay their creditors. The

primary purpose of filing under chapter 7 is to have

your debts discharged. The bankruptcy discharge

relieves you after bankruptcy from having to pay

many of your pre-bankruptcy debts. Exceptions exist

for particular debts, and liens on property may still

be enforced after discharge. For example, a creditor

may have the right to foreclose a home mortgage or

repossess an automobile.

However, if the court finds that you have committed

certain kinds of improper conduct described in the

Bankruptcy Code, the court may deny your

discharge.

You should know that even if you file chapter 7 and

you receive a discharge, some debts are not

discharged under the law. Therefore, you may still

be responsible to pay:

most taxes;

most student loans;

domestic support and property settlement

obligations;

The types of bankruptcy that are available to

individuals

Individuals who meet the qualifications may file under

one of four different chapters of Bankruptcy Code:

Chapter 7 - Liquidation

Chapter 11 - Reorganization

Chapter 12 - Voluntary repayment plan

for family farmers or

fishermen

Chapter 13 - Voluntary repayment plan

for individuals with regular

income

You should have an attorney review your

decision to file for bankruptcy and the choice of

chapter.

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most fines, penalties, forfeitures, and criminal

restitution obligations; and

certain debts that are not listed in your bankruptcy

papers.

You may also be required to pay debts arising from:

fraud or theft;

fraud or defalcation while acting in breach of

fiduciary capacity;

intentional injuries that you inflicted; and

death or personal injury caused by operating a

motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft while intoxicated

from alcohol or drugs.

If your debts are primarily consumer debts, the court

can dismiss your chapter 7 case if it finds that you have

enough income to repay creditors a certain amount.

You must file Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current

Monthly Income (Official Form 122A–1) if you are an

individual filing for bankruptcy under chapter 7. This

form will determine your current monthly income and

compare whether your income is more than the median

income that applies in your state.

If your income is not above the median for your state,

you will not have to complete the other chapter 7 form,

the Chapter 7 Means Test Calculation (Official Form

122A–2).

If your income is above the median for your state, you

must file a second form —the Chapter 7 Means Test

Calculation (Official Form 122A–2). The calculations on

the form— sometimes called the Means Test—deduct

from your income living expenses and payments on

certain debts to determine any amount available to pay

unsecured creditors. If

your income is more than the median income for your

state of residence and family size, depending on the

results of the Means Test, the U.S. trustee, bankruptcy

administrator, or creditors can file a motion to dismiss

your case under § 707(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. If a

motion is filed, the court will decide if your case should

be dismissed. To avoid dismissal, you may choose to

proceed under another chapter of the Bankruptcy

Code.

If you are an individual filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy,

the trustee may sell your property to pay your debts,

subject to your right to exempt the property or a portion

of the proceeds from the sale of the property. The

property, and the proceeds from property that your

bankruptcy trustee sells or liquidates that you are

entitled to, is called exempt property. Exemptions may

enable you to keep your home, a car, clothing, and

household items or to receive some of the proceeds if

the property is sold.

Exemptions are not automatic. To exempt property,

you must list it on Schedule C: The Property You Claim

as Exempt (Official Form 106C). If you do not list the

property, the trustee may sell it and pay all of the

proceeds to your creditors.

Chapter 11: Reorganization

$1,167 filing fee

+ $550 administrative fee

$1,717 total fee

Chapter 11 is often used for reorganizing a business,

but is also available to individuals. The provisions of

chapter 11 are too complicated to summarize briefly.

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Read These Important Warnings

Because bankruptcy can have serious long-term financial and legal consequences, including loss of

your property, you should hire an attorney and carefully consider all of your options before you file.

Only an attorney can give you legal advice about what can happen as a result of filing for bankruptcy

and what your options are. If you do file for bankruptcy, an attorney can help you fill out the forms

properly and protect you, your family, your home, and your possessions.

Although the law allows you to represent yourself in bankruptcy court, you should understand that

many people find it difficult to represent themselves successfully. The rules are technical, and a mistake

or inaction may harm you. If you file without an attorney, you are still responsible for knowing and

following all of the legal requirements.

You should not file for bankruptcy if you are not eligible to file or if you do not intend to file the

necessary documents.

Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime; you could be fined and imprisoned if you commit fraud in your

bankruptcy case. Making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by

fraud in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to

20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571.

Chapter 12: Repayment plan for family

farmers or fishermen

Under chapter 13, you must file with the court a plan

to repay your creditors all or part of the money that

you owe them, usually using your future earnings. If

the court approves your plan, the court will allow you

to repay your debts, as adjusted by the plan, within 3

years or 5 years, depending on your income and other

factors.

After you make all the payments under your plan,

many of your debts are discharged. The debts that are

not discharged and that you may still be responsible to

pay include:

domestic support obligations,

most student loans,

certain taxes,

debts for fraud or theft,

debts for fraud or defalcation while acting in a

fiduciary capacity,

most criminal fines and restitution obligations,

certain debts that are not listed in your

bankruptcy papers,

certain debts for acts that caused death or

personal injury, and

certain long-term secured debts.

$200 filing fee

+ $75 administrative fee

$275 total fee

Similar to chapter 13, chapter 12 permits family farmers

and fishermen to repay their debts over a period of time

using future earnings and to discharge some debts that

are not paid.

Chapter 13: Repayment plan for

individuals with regular

income

$235 filing fee

+ $75 administrative fee

$310 total fee

Chapter 13 is for individuals who have regular income

and would like to pay all or part of their debts in

installments over a period of time and to discharge

some debts that are not paid. You are eligible for

chapter 13 only if your debts are not more than certain

dollar amounts set forth in 11 U.S.C. § 109.

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Warning: File Your Forms on Time

A married couple may file a bankruptcy case

together—called a joint case. If you file a joint case and

each spouse lists the same mailing address on the

bankruptcy petition, the bankruptcy court generally will

mail you and your spouse one copy of each notice,

unless you file a statement with the court asking that

each spouse receive separate copies.

Understand which services you could receive from

credit counseling agencies

The law generally requires that you receive a credit

counseling briefing from an approved credit counseling

agency. 11 U.S.C. § 109(h). If you are filing a joint

case, both spouses must receive the briefing. With

limited exceptions, you must receive it within the 180

days before you file your bankruptcy petition. This

briefing is usually conducted by telephone or on the

Internet.

In addition, after filing a bankruptcy case, you generally

must complete a financial management instructional

course before you can receive a discharge. If you are

filing a joint case, both spouses must complete the

course.

You can obtain the list of agencies approved to provide

both the briefing and the instructional course from:

http://justice.gov/ust/eo/hapcpa/ccde/cc_approved.html

.

In Alabama and North Carolina, go to:

http://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/

BankruptcyResources/ApprovedCredit

AndDebtCounselors.aspx.

If you do not have access to a computer, the clerk of

the bankruptcy court may be able to help you obtain

the list.

Section 521(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code requires that

you promptly file detailed information about your

creditors, assets, liabilities, income, expenses and

general financial condition. The court may dismiss your

bankruptcy case if you do not file this information within

the deadlines set by the Bankruptcy Code, the

Bankruptcy Rules, and the local rules of the court.

For more information about the documents and

their deadlines, go to:

http://www.uscourts.gov/bkforms/bankruptcy_form

s.html#procedure.

Bankruptcy crimes have serious consequences

If you knowingly and fraudulently conceal assets

or make a false oath or statement under penalty

of perjury—either orally or in writing—in

connection with a bankruptcy case, you may be

fined, imprisoned, or both.

All information you supply in connection with a

bankruptcy case is subject to examination by the

Attorney General acting through the Office of the

U.S. Trustee, the Office of the U.S. Attorney, and

other offices and employees of the U.S.

Department of Justice.

Make sure the court has your mailing address

The bankruptcy court sends notices to the mailing

address you list on Voluntary Petition for Individuals

Filing for Bankruptcy (Official Form 101). To ensure

that you receive information about your case,

Bankruptcy Rule 4002 requires that you notify the court

of any changes in your address.

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

CHAPTER 13 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS

(Court-Approved Retention Agreement, Revised as of 4/20/2015)

Chapter 13 gives debtors important rights, such as the right to keep property that could

otherwise be lost through repossession or foreclosure, but Chapter 13 also puts burdens on

debtors, such as the burden of making complete and truthful disclosures of their financial

situation. It is important for debtors who file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case to understand their

rights and responsibilities in bankruptcy. In this connection, the advice of an attorney is often

crucial. Debtors are entitled to certain services from their attorneys, but debtors also have

responsibilities to their attorneys. In order to assure that debtors and their attorneys understand

their rights and responsibilities in the Chapter 13 process, the judges of the Bankruptcy Court for

the Northern District of Illinois have approved this agreement, setting out the rights and

responsibilities of both debtors in Chapter 13 and their attorneys, including how their attorneys

will be paid for their services in the Chapter 13 case. By signing this agreement, debtors and

their attorneys accept these responsibilities.

The Bankruptcy Code may require a debtor's attorney to provide the debtor with certain

documents and agreements at the start of the representation. The terms of this court-approved

agreement take the place of any conflicting provision in an earlier agreement. This agreement

cannot be modified in any way by other agreements. Any provision of another agreement

between the debtors and the attorney that conflicts with this agreement is void.

A. BEFORE THE CASE IS FILED

THE DEBTOR AGREES TO:

1. Discuss with the attorney the debtor's objectives in filing the case.

2. Provide the attorney with full, accurate and timely information, financial and otherwise,

including properly documented proof of income.

THE ATTORNEY AGREES TO:

1. Personally counsel the debtor regarding the advisability of filing either a Chapter 13 or a Chapter 7

case, discuss both procedures (as well as non-bankruptcy options) with the debtor, and answer the

debtor's questions.

2. Personally explain to the debtor that the attorney is being engaged to represent the debtor on all

matters arising in the case, as required by Local Bankruptcy Rule, and explain how and when the

attorney's fees and the trustee's fees are determined and paid.

3. Personally review with the debtor and sign the completed petition, plan, statements, and schedules,

as well as all amendments thereto, whether filed with the petition or later. (The schedules may be

initially prepared with the help of clerical or paralegal staff of the attorney's office, but personal

attention of the attorney is required for the review and signing.)

4. Timely prepare and file the debtor's petition, plan, statements, and schedules.

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5. Explain to the debtor how, when, and where to make all necessary payments, including both

payments that must be made directly to creditors and payments that must be made to the Chapter 13

trustee, with particular attention to housing and vehicle payments.

6. Advise the debtor of the need to maintain appropriate insurance.

B. AFTER THE CASE IS FILED

THE DEBTOR AGREES TO:

1. Make the required payments to the trustee and to whatever creditors are being paid

directly, or, if required payments cannot be made, to notify the attorney immediately.

2. Appear punctually at the meeting of creditors (also called the "341 meeting") with recent

proof of income and a picture identification card. (If the identification card does not include

the debtor's social security number, the debtor must also bring to the meeting a social security

card.) The debtor must be present in time for check-in and when the case is called for the

actual examination.

3. Notify the attorney of any change in the debtor's address or telephone number.

4. Inform the attorney of any wage garnishments or liens or levies on assets that occur or

continue after the filing of the case.

5. Contact the attorney immediately if the debtor loses employment, has a significant change

in income, or experiences any other significant change in financial situation (such as serious

illness, marriage, divorce or separation, lottery winnings, or an inheritance).

6. Notify the attorney if the debtor is sued or wishes to file a lawsuit (including divorce.)

7. Inform the attorney if any tax refunds to which the debtor is entitled are seized or not

received when due from the IRS or Illinois Department of Revenue.

8. Contact the attorney before buying, refinancing, or selling real property, and before

entering into any loan agreement.

9. Supply the attorney with copies of all tax returns filed while the case is pending.

THE ATTORNEY AGREES TO:

1. Advise the debtor of the requirement to attend the meeting of creditors, and notify the

debtor of the date, time, and place of the meeting.

2. Inform the debtor that the debtor must be punctual and, in the case of a joint filing, that

both spouses must appear at the same meeting.

3. Provide knowledgeable legal representation for the debtor at the meeting of creditors (in

time for check-in and the actual examination) and, unless excused by the trustee, for the

confirmation hearing.

4. If the attorney will be employing another attorney to attend the 341 meeting or any court

hearing, personally explain to the debtor in advance, the role and identity of the other

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attorney and provide the other attorney with the file in sufficient time to review it and

properly represent the debtor.

5. Timely submit to the Chapter 13 trustee properly documented proof of income for the

debtor, including business reports for self-employed debtors.

6. Timely respond to objections to plan confirmation and, where necessary, prepare, file, and

serve an amended plan.

7. Timely prepare, file, and serve any necessary statements, amended statements, and

schedules and any change of address, in accordance with information provided by the debtor.

8. Monitor all incoming case information (including, but not limited to, Order Confirming

Plan, Notice of Intent to Pay Claims, and 6-month status reports) for accuracy and

completeness. Contact the trustee promptly regarding any discrepancies.

9. Be available to respond to the debtor’s questions throughout the term of the plan.

10. Prepare, file, and serve timely modifications to the plan after confirmation, when

necessary, including modifications to suspend, lower, or increase plan payments.

11. Prepare, file, and serve necessary motions to buy or sell property and to incur debt.

12. Object to improper or invalid claims.

13. Timely respond to the Chapter 13 trustee’s motions to dismiss the case, such as for

payment default, or unfeasibility, and to motions to increase the percentage payment to

unsecured creditors.

14. Timely respond to motions for relief from stay.

15. Prepare, file, and serve all appropriate motions to avoid liens.

16. Provide any other legal services necessary for the administration of the case.

C. TERMINATION OR CONVERSION OF THE CASE AFTER ENTRY OF AN

ORDER APPROVING FEES AND EXPENSES

1. Approved fees and expenses paid under the provisions set out below are generally not

refundable in the event that the case is dismissed prior to its completion, unless the dismissal is

due to a failure by the attorney to comply with the duties set out in this agreement. If such a

dismissal is due to a failure by the attorney, the court may order a refund of fees on motion by

the debtor.

2. If the case is dismissed after approval of the fees and expenses but before payment of all

allowed fees and expenses, the order entered by the Bankruptcy Court allowing the fees and

expenses is not a judgment against the debtor for the unpaid fees and expenses based on contract

law or otherwise.

3. If the case is converted to a case under chapter 7 after approval of the fees and expenses under

this agreement but before the payment of all fees and expenses, the attorney will be entitled to an

administrative claim in the chapter 7 case for any unpaid fees and expenses, pursuant to section

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726(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, plus any conversion fee the attorney pays on behalf of the

debtor.

D. RETAINERS AND PREVIOUS PAYMENTS

1. The attorney may receive a retainer or other payment before filing the case but may not

receive fees directly from the debtor after the filing of the case. Unless the following provision is

checked and completed, any retainer received by the attorney will be treated as a security

retainer, to be placed in the attorney's client trust account until approval of a fee application by

the court.

The attorney seeks to have the retainer received by the attorney treated as an advance

payment retainer, which allows the attorney to take the retainer into income immediately.

The attorney hereby provides the following further information and representations:

(a) The special purpose for the advance payment retainer and why it is advantageous to

the debtor is as follows:

 Services provided by Debtor's counsel in preparation of the petition and costs associated 

with the filing of the case make it more efficient for Debtor and the Attorney to enter into and 

advanced payment retainer. Debtor's counsel reserves the right to refuse to enter into a 

security retainer due to the up-front costs associated with filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. If 

any portion of the retainer is not considered earned or required for expenses it will be refunded 

to the client. 

(b) The retainer will not be held in a client trust account and will become property of the

attorney upon payment and will be deposited into the attorney's general account;

(c) The retainer is a flat fee for the services to be rendered during the chapter 13 case

and will be applied for such services without the need for the attorney to keep

detailed hourly time records for the specific services performed for the debtor;

(d) Any portion of the retainer that is not earned or required for expenses will be

refunded to the client; and

(e) The attorney is unwilling to represent the debtor without receiving an advanced

payment retainer because of the nature of the chapter 13 case, the fact that the great

majority of services for such case are performed prior to its filing, and the risks

associated with the representation of debtors in bankruptcy cases in general.

2. In any application for compensation the attorney must disclose to the court any fees or other

compensation paid by the debtor to the attorney for any reason within the one year before the

case filing.

E. CONDUCT AND DISCHARGE

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1. Improper conduct by the attorney. If the debtor disputes the sufficiency or quality of the legal

services provided or the amount of the fees charged by the attorney, the debtor may file an

objection with the court and request a hearing.

2. Improper conduct by the debtor. If the attorney believes that the debtor is not complying with

the debtor's responsibilities under this agreement or is otherwise engaging in improper conduct,

the attorney may apply for a court order allowing the attorney to withdraw from the case.

3. Discharge of the attorney. The debtor may discharge the attorney at any time.

F. ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES

1. Any attorney retained to represent a debtor in a Chapter 13 case is responsible for representing

the debtor on all matters arising in the case unless otherwise ordered by the court. For all of the

services outlined above, the attorney will be paid a flat fee of $4,000.00

2. In addition, the debtor will pay the filing fee required in the case of $310.00

3. Before signing this agreement, the attorney has received , $365.00

toward the flat fee, leaving a balance due of $3,635.00; and $50.00 for expenses,

leaving a balance due for the filing fee of $310.00

4. In extraordinary circumstances, such as extended evidentiary hearings or appeals, the attorney

may apply to the court for additional compensation for these services. Any such application must

be accompanied by an itemization of the services rendered, showing the date, the time expended,

and the identity of the attorney performing the services. The debtor must be served with a copy

of the application and notified of the right to appear in court to object.

Date: August 26, 2016 

Signed:

/s/ Merchant E. Johnson /s/ Mehul D. Desai

Merchant E. Johnson Mehul D. Desai

Attorney for the Debtor(s)

Debtor(s)

Do not sign this agreement if the amounts are blank.

Local Bankruptcy Form 23c

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B2030 (Form 2030) (12/15)

United States Bankruptcy Court

Northern District of Illinois

In re Mershant E Johnson Case No.

Debtor(s) Chapter 13

DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR(S)

1. Pursuant to 11 U .S.C. § 329(a) and Fed. Bankr. P. 2016(b), I certify that I am the attorney for the above named debtor(s) and that

compensation paid to me within one year before the filing of the petition in bankruptcy, or agreed to be paid to me, for services rendered or to

be rendered on behalf of the debtor(s) in contemplation of or in connection with the bankruptcy case is as follows:

For legal services, I have agreed to accept $ 4,000.00

Prior to the filing of this statement I have received $ 365.00

Balance Due $ 3,635.00

2. The source of the compensation paid to me was:

 Debtor  Other (specify):

3. The source of compensation to be paid to me is:

 Debtor  Other (specify):

4.  I have not agreed to share the above-disclosed compensation with any other person unless they are members and associates of my law firm.

 I have agreed to share the above-disclosed compensation with a person or persons who are not members or associates of my law firm. A

copy of the agreement, together with a list of the names of the people sharing in the compensation is attached.

5. In return for the above-disclosed fee, I have agreed to render legal service for all aspects of the bankruptcy case, including:

a. Analysis of the debtor's financial situation, and rendering advice to the debtor in determining whether to file a petition in bankruptcy;

b. Preparation and filing of any petition, schedules, statement of affairs and plan which may be required;

c. Representation of the debtor at the meeting of creditors and confirmation hearing, and any adjourned hearings thereof;

d. [Other provisions as needed]

6. By agreement with the debtor(s), the above-disclosed fee does not include the following service:

CERTIFICATION

I certify that the foregoing is a complete statement of any agreement or arrangement for payment to me for representation of the debtor(s) in

this bankruptcy proceeding.

August 26, 2016 /s/ Mehul D. Desai

Date Mehul D. Desai

Signature of Attorney

Swanson & Desai, LLC

670 W Hubbard

Suite 202

Chicago, IL 60654

312-666-7882 Fax: 312-666-8894

kc@chicagobankruptcyattorney.com

Name of law firm

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United States Bankruptcy Court

Northern District of Illinois

In re Mershant E Johnson Case No.

Debtor(s) Chapter 13

VERIFICATION OF CREDITOR MATRIX

Number of Creditors: 14

The above-named Debtor(s) hereby verifies that the list of creditors is true and correct to the best of my

(our) knowledge.

Date: August 26, 2016 /s/ Mershant E Johnson

Mershant E Johnson

Signature of Debtor

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Arnold Scott Harris P.C.

111 W Jackson Suite 600

Chicago, IL 60604

Belden Jewelers/Sterling Jewelers, Inc

375 Ghent Rd

Fairlawn, OH 44333

Belden Jewelers/Sterling Jewelers, Inc

Attn: Bankruptcy

Po Box 1799

Akron, OH 44309

City of Chicago Dept of Finance

121 N LaSalle St Room 107A

Chicago, IL 60602

Comenity Bank

P.O. Box 182273

Columbus, OH 43218-2125

Diversified Consultant

P O Box 551268

Jacksonville, FL 32255

Diversified Consultant

Dci

Po Box 551268

Jacksonville, FL 32255

LVNV Funding LLC

c/o Resurgent Capital Services

P.O. Box 10587

Greenville, SC 29603-0587

Peoples Gas

200 East Randolph

Chicago, IL 60601

Peoples Gas

200 E Randolph St

20th Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

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Quantum3 Group

P.O. Box 788

Kirkland, WA 98083-0788

Santander Consumer USA

d/b/a Chrysler Capital

PO Box 961275

Fort Worth, TX 76161

Stephen R Patton

City of Chicaog Corp Counsel

121 N LaSalle St, Ste 600

Chicago, IL 60602

Trust Rec Sv

541 Otis Bowen Drive

Munster, IN 46321

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