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Stephen F. Relyea
Stephen F. Relyea is a shareholder at Boleman Law Firm and a member of the firm’s consumer litigation team. His practice focuses on representing and protecting the rights of consumers, particularly with credit reporting inaccuracies and mortgage servicing issues. Steve also has extensive experience practicing bankruptcy law. Prior to joining Boleman, Steve spent several years representing creditors in bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings. Since joining Boleman Law Firm in 2014, Steve has represented consumers exclusively.
Steve is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the Richmond Bar Association, and the Henrico County Bar Association. He has presented and authored articles on a variety of consumer protection and bankruptcy topics.
Steve grew up in Northern Virginia, and today he lives in Richmond with his wife and their dog, Maggie. He enjoys traveling, golfing, volleyball, and attempting DIY home improvement projects.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Government & International Politics, George Mason University, 2002
- Juris Doctor, Wake Forest University, 2008
Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia
- Supreme Court of Virginia
Professional Memberships, Affiliations, and Sponsorships
- Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Section
- Richmond Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
- Henrico County Bar Association
- National Association of Consumer Advocates
Speaking Engagements and Authorships
- “Safeguarding the Promise of a Fresh Start: Utilizing RESPA to Challenge Mortgage Servicing Errors Post-Discharge,” NACTT Academy for Consumer Bankruptcy Education, 2022
- “Dotting the I’s, Crossing the T’s, and Understanding Consumer Protections in Creditor Collections,” Virginia State Bar, General Practice Section, 2022
- “The Shifting Landscape of Student Loan Dischargeability,” Bankruptcy Law News, Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Section, vol. XXIV, no. 35, Fall/Winter 2021
- Summary: Derby v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., LLC, Bankruptcy Law News, Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Section, vol. XXIV, no. 32, Fall 2020
- “Financial Know-How Series – Financial Recovery”, Brighter Tomorrows Begin Today, 2020
- “Disregarding Bankruptcy Protections Can Be Costly: How Courts Decide Punitive Damages,” The NACTT Academy, December 2019
- “ABCs of Consumer Protection,” Hampton Bar Association, 2019
- “The Do’s and Don’ts of Consumer Protections and Creditor Collections,” Old Dominion Bar Association’s 79th Annual Conference, 2019
- “Chapter 13 Updates: Consumer Financial Protection and Model Plan Changes in 2017 and Beyond,” Richmond Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section, 2017
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