Kenneth E. West serves as the Standing Chapter 13 Trustee in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia Division.  As such, Mr. West is assigned as party of interest in Chapter 13 cases filed in that Division and oversees the administration of Chapter 13 plans.  This includes reviewing bankruptcy filings and proposed plans for compliance with bankruptcy laws, collecting plan payments and distributing funds to creditors, maintaining an accounting of the Chapter 13 plans and seeking legal remedies which may further the administration of the plan.  Mr. West maintains office staff to help him in these functions.

The Chapter 13 Trustee’s Office is not a law firm and does not give out legal advice.  Any communication from the Chapter 13 Trustee and/or his staff should not be construed as legal advice.  Debtors should consult their attorneys for legal advice.  In addition, any information given regarding the status of a case or a claim is subject to court approval and not legally binding.