OUR PEOPLE
Protecting the rights of thousands.
Elite Legal Practice and its nationwide team of 39 skilled attorneys are widely recognized for their expertise in navigating the intricacies of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Credit Card Act of 2009.
Backed by a proactive 40-person support staff, the firm delivers seamless representation in matters related to legal debt disputes, debt resolution, and consumer rights comprehensively and effectively, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
THOMAS HIPKE, ESQ.
Founder & Lead Attorney
Bar License Status
Thom has garnered national recognition as a champion of consumer rights and received the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for outstanding pro bono legal representation on behalf of low-income clients. Respected for his expertise, Thom has made over 20 guest appearances on iHeart Radio and ESPN Radio.
RICHARD MEIER, ESQ.
Consumer Litigation Attorney
Bar License Status
Richard has been a passionate advocate for consumer rights his entire career. With a background in accounting and economics, he brings a unique and valued perspective to ELP. Richard is fluent in Spanish and grateful for the opportunity to assist the Spanish-speaking community as an attorney.
Admitted in Ohio, Illinois, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Iowa, Utah, Texas, Minnesota, and California.
Admitted in Federal Courts in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, Maryland, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
CHANDLER KEETON, ESQ.
Attorney
Bar License Status
Chandler excels in disputing income tax liability, resolving hundreds of thousands in IRS debt while also skillfully tackling credit card, personal loan, and medical debt. When not immersed in the legal world, the California native enjoys family time watching Boston Bruins hockey and collecting trading cards.
YASMEEN VILLAMIL
Legal Assistant
ROSY PRADO
Legal Assistant
JENNIFER FRANCIS
Legal Assistant
EMILY MUIRHEAD
Legal Assistant
ABBAS HUSSAIN
Documents Manager
ALEJANDRA ACEVEDO
Accounting Manager
Born and raised in sunny Orange County, Yasmeen brings invaluable passion, experience, and care to her work at ELP. Outside of the office, Yasmeen loves soaking up the vibrant California lifestyle with her family and friends.
Also a native Californian, Rosy has worked in document control, customer service, and as a legal assistant for invalidation of debts through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. She enjoys reading in her spare time and spending time with her children.
Jen grew up in Washington state before moving to sunny Southern California in 2003, where she worked as a legal assistant for a local bankruptcy firm. She enjoys running and traveling, and competed in the Boston Marathon in 2023. She has a 20 year old daughter, a great boyfriend, and three little rescue boys (dogs).
Emily worked as a courtroom clerk for 5 years with the Superior Court of California Tuolumne County, where she became interested in debt dispute and litigation law. She is also a proud Navy Veteran, having served on the USS Laboon DDG 58. Emily has her Associates in Behavioral Sciences and loves her children consisting of one dog and two cats.
Hailing from Bloomfield, New Jersey, Abbas made Las Vegas his home after falling in love with the city during a vacation. He plays a vital role in a legal team dedicated to advocating for clients grappling with debt. Outside the office, Abbas is an avid basketball fan and enjoys playing in his free time and cheering on the Golden State Warriors.
Originally from the town of Jerez, Zacatecas, Alejandra brings a colorful personality and a mastery of numbers to Elite Legal Practice. When she’s not embracing life’s adventures with her baby, you’ll likely find her nestled in a hammock, immersed in a book or podcast.