Ahren A. Tiller

Practice areas

Bankruptcy: Consumer, Bankruptcy: Business, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Bankruptcy Law, Class Actions

Ahren A. Tiller, based in San Diego, California, is a leading attorney at the Bankruptcy Law Center. Possessing over 13 years of legal expertise, Mr. Tiller is highly regarded and has focused the majority of his legal career on bankruptcy law. He has achieved remarkable success by aiding a substantial number of clients with their Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy requirements. Additionally, he has effectively litigated multiple bankruptcy cases, securing verdicts that surpass the $1 million mark.

Demonstrating his unwavering dedication to his field, he holds a unique distinction as one of just four lawyers in the state who possess certifications as specialists in three interconnected domains: bankruptcy law, consumer bankruptcy law, and business bankruptcy law. Impressively, he is also the youngest attorney in the state to have obtained all three certifications. Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Tiller has capably managed over 7,000 bankruptcy cases throughout the state. He has notably served as counsel for debtors during numerous Chapter 11 restructurings.

Moreover, Mr. Tiller leads legal actions on behalf of consumers in federal courts, taking charge of class actions that pertain to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and California’s Unfair Competition Law. He is equally well-versed in the realm of appeals, having effectively presented arguments in numerous cases before the California Circuit Court of Appeals for the 2nd and 4th Circuits, along with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2003, Mr. Tiller earned his Juris Doctor from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2006. He holds admission to practice before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for all districts within California. Notably, he is a recognized figure in his field and has conducted multiple legal education seminars focused on various aspects of bankruptcy law.

Beyond his legal work, Mr. Tiller is notably active within the legal community. He is a valued member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, among other professional affiliations. He has previously held the position of president at the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum and remains an active board member. Additionally, he holds a board membership with the California Bankruptcy Forum and has contributed his expertise to various committees within professional legal organizations dedicated to the realm of bankruptcy law.