He has over 13 years’ experience representing secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies; along with extensive experience handling litigated matters in bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Stephen is admitted to practice in Ohio state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. Mr. Franks is active in the community and is a member of both the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. He also serves as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Lyndhurst.