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Fill in this information to identify the case:

United States Bankruptcy Court for the:

Western District of Michigan

Case number (if known): Chapter 11 ❑ Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 201

Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 04/22
If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write the debtor’s name and the case number (if known). For
more information, a separate document, Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Non-Individuals, is available.

1. Debtor's name Master Equity Group, LLC

2. All other names debtor used

in the last 8 years

Include any assumed names,

trade names, and doing business
as names

3. Debtor's federal Employer 8 2 – 4 7 9 5 1 9 3

Identification Number (EIN)

4. Debtor's address Principal place of business Mailing address, if different from principal place of
business

232 W. Michigan Ave.

Number Street Number Street

PO Box 2644
P.O. Box
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
City State ZIP Code Kalamazoo, MI 49003
City State ZIP Code

Kalamazoo Location of principal assets, if different from principal

County place of business

Number Street

City State ZIP Code

5. Debtor's website (URL)

6. Type of debtor ✔
❑ Corporation (including Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP))

❑ Partnership (excluding LLP)

❑ Other. Specify:

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Debtor Master Equity Group, LLC Case number (if known)

Name
A. Check one:
7. Describe debtor's business
❑ Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(27A))
❑ Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51B))
❑ Railroad (as defined in 11 U.S.C. §101(44))
❑ Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(53A))
❑ Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(6))
❑ Clearing Bank (as defined in 11 U.S.C. §781(3))
✔ None of the above
❑
B. Check all that apply:
❑ Tax-exempt entity (as described in 26 U.S.C. §501)

❑ Investment company, including hedge fund or pooled investment vehicle (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 80a-3)

❑ Investment advisor (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 80b-2(a)(11))

C. NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) 4-digit code that best describes debtor. See
http://www.uscourts.gov/four-digit-national-association-naics-codes .

8. Under which chapter of the Check one:

Bankruptcy Code is the ❑ Chapter 7
debtor filing?

A debtor who is a “small business

❑ Chapter 9
debtor” must check the first subbox. A ✔
❑ Chapter 11. Check all that apply:
debtor as defined in § 1182(1) who
elects to proceed under subchapter V ❑ The debtor is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D), and its aggregate
of chapter 11 (whether or not the noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates) are less than
debtor is a “small business debtor”) $3,024,725. If this sub-box is selected, attach the most recent balance sheet, statement of
must check the second sub-box operations, cash-flow statement, and federal income tax return or if any of these documents do not
exist, follow the procedure in 11 U.S.C. § 1116(1)(B).
✔
❑ The debtor is a debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 1182(1), its aggregate noncontingent liquidated
debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates) are less than $7,500,000, and it chooses to
proceed under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. If this sub-box is selected, attach the most recent
balance sheet, statement of operations, cash-flow statement, and federal income tax return, or if
any of these documents do not exist, follow the procedure in 11 U.S.C. § 1116(1)(B).
❑ A plan is being filed with this petition.

❑ Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes of creditors, in
accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 1126(b).
❑ The debtor is required to file periodic reports (for example, 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and
Exchange Commission according to § 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. File the
Attachment to Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy under Chapter 11
(Official Form 201A) with this form.
❑ The debtor is a shell company as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 12b-2.

❑ Chapter 12

9. Were prior bankruptcy cases filed ✔ No

❑
by or against the debtor within the
last 8 years?
❑ Yes. District When Case number
MM / DD / YYYY
If more than 2 cases, attach a District When Case number
separate list. MM / DD / YYYY

10. Are any bankruptcy cases pending ✔ No

❑
or being filed by a business partner
or an affiliate of the debtor? ❑ Yes. Debtor Relationship

List all cases. If more than 1, attach a District When

separate list. MM / DD / YYYY
Case number, if known

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Debtor Master Equity Group, LLC Case number (if known)

Name

11. Why is the case filed in this Check all that apply:
district?
✔ Debtor has had its domicile, principal place of business, or principal assets in this district for 180 days
❑
immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other
district.

❑ A bankruptcy case concerning debtor’s affiliate, general partner, or partnership is pending in this district.
12. Does the debtor own or have ✔ No
❑
possession of any real
property or personal property
❑ Yes. Answer below for each property that needs immediate attention. Attach additional sheets if needed.
that needs immediate Why does the property need immediate attention? (Check all that apply.)
attention? ❑ It poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable hazard to public health or safety.
What is the hazard?

❑ It needs to be physically secured or protected from the weather.

❑ It includes perishable goods or assets that could quickly deteriorate or lose value without attention
(for example, livestock, seasonal goods, meat, dairy, produce, or securities-related assets or other
options).
❑ Other
Where is the property?
Number Street

City State ZIP Code

Is the property insured?
❑ No
❑ Yes. Insurance agency
Contact name
Phone

Statistical and administrative information

13. Debtor’s estimation of Check one:

available funds? ✔ Funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
❑
❑ After any administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available for distribution to unsecured
creditors.

14. Estimated number of

✔
❑ 1-49 ❑ 50-99 ❑ 1,000-5,000 ❑ 5,001-10,000 ❑ 25,001-50,000 ❑ 50,000-100,000
creditors ❑ 100-199 ❑ 200-999 ❑ 10,001-25,000 ❑ More than 100,000

15. Estimated assets ❑ $0-$50,000 ❑ $1,000,001-$10 million ❑ $500,000,001-$1 billion

❑ $50,001-$100,000 ❑ $10,000,001-$50 million ❑ $1,000,000,001-$10 billion
✔
❑ $100,001-$500,000 ❑ $50,000,001-$100 million ❑ $10,000,000,001-$50 billion
❑ $500,001-$1 million ❑ $100,000,001-$500 million ❑ More than $50 billion

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Debtor Master Equity Group, LLC Case number (if known)

Name

❑ $0-$50,000 ❑ $1,000,001-$10 million ❑ $500,000,001-$1 billion

16. Estimated liabilities
❑ $50,001-$100,000 ❑ $10,000,001-$50 million ❑ $1,000,000,001-$10 billion
✔
❑ $100,001-$500,000 ❑ $50,000,001-$100 million ❑ $10,000,000,001-$50 billion
❑ $500,001-$1 million ❑ $100,000,001-$500 million ❑ More than $50 billion

Request for Relief, Declaration, and Signatures

WARNING -- Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $500,000 or
imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571.

17. Declaration and signature of The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this
authorized representative of petition.
debtor
I have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of the debtor.

I have examined the information in this petition and have a reasonable belief that the information is true
and correct.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on 04/20/2022
MM/ DD/ YYYY

✘ /s/ Adam Tucker Printed name

Adam Tucker
Signature of authorized representative of debtor

Title Chief Executive Officer

18. Signature of attorney

✘ /s/ Mark H. Shapiro Date 04/20/2022
MM/ DD/ YYYY
Signature of attorney for debtor

Mark H. Shapiro
Printed name

Steinberg Shapiro & Clark

Firm name

25925 Telegraph Road Ste 203

Number Street

Southfield MI 48033
City State ZIP Code

(248) 352-4700 shapiro@steinbergshapiro.com

Contact phone Email address

P43134 MI
Bar number State

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Fill in this information to identify the case:

Debtor name Master Equity Group, LLC

United States Bankruptcy Court for the:

Western District of Michigan

Case number (if known): ❑ Check if this is an

amended filing

Official Form 204

Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 20
Largest Unsecured Claims and Are Not Insiders 12/15
A list of creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims must be filed in a Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 case. Include claims which the debtor disputes. Do not
include claims by any person or entity who is an insider, as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(31). Also, do not include claims by secured creditors, unless the
unsecured claim resulting from inadequate collateral value places the creditor among the holders of the 20 largest unsecured claims.

Name of creditor and Name, telephone number, and email Nature of the Indicate if Amount of unsecured claim
complete mailing address, address of creditor contact claim (for claim is If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only
including zip code example, trade contingent, unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially
debts, bank unliquidated, secured, fill in total claim amount and
loans, or disputed deduction for value of collateral or setoff to
professional calculate unsecured claim.
services, and Total claim, Deduction Unsecured
government if partially for value of claim
contracts) secured collateral or
setoff
1 Adams (269) 342-9831 $21,340.00
PO Box 809140 jengland@adamsoutdoor.com
Chicago, IL 60680-9147

2 B & L Harroun & Sons (269) 345-8657 $6,457.08

1018 Staples Ave. rsinclair@blharroun.com
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

3 BW Cook (877) 628-2665 $14,184.00

1835 Leer Drive cindy.waite@serviceexperts.com
Elkhart, IN 46514

4 CertaSite LLC (463) 777-8891 $10,781.87

2513 N. Burcick St. ar@certasitepro.com
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

5 Consumers Energy (800) 805-0490 $6,829.99

PO Box 740309 business_systems_support@cmsenergy.com
Cincinnati, OH 45274

6 Emmett Charter Township (269) 968-0241 $5,775.78

621 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014

7 Full Moon Advertising (269) 687-4500 $3,775.00

5717 Beech Avenue fma@fullmoonad.com
Coloma, MI 49038

8 Great Lakes Plumbing (269) 349-1644 Services $8,157.00

860 Gibson St. amy.greatlakesplumbing@gmail.com provided
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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Debtor Master Equity Group, LLC Case number (if known)

Name

Name of creditor and complete Name, telephone number, and email Nature of the Indicate if Amount of unsecured claim
mailing address, including zip address of creditor contact claim (for claim is If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only
code example, trade contingent, unsecured claim amount. If claim is partially
debts, bank unliquidated, secured, fill in total claim amount and
loans, or disputed deduction for value of collateral or setoff to
professional calculate unsecured claim.
services, and Total claim, Deduction Unsecured
government if partially for value of claim
contracts) secured collateral or
setoff
9 Happy Cabbage Analytics (919) 607-5024 $2,500.00
631 Folsum St. Unit 9f billing@happycabbage.io
San Francisco, CA 94107

10 JH Lawn Care LLC (269) 220-0607 $4,860.75

8906 N. 27th St. jhlawncare@outlook.com
Richland, MI 49083

11 Kzoo LLC indyboater@hotmail.com $5,600.00

16225 Seminole Rd.
Noblesville, IN 46062

12 LeafLogix/Dutchie (917) 992-2444 $5,850.00

24 W 30th St. 2nd Fl. billing@dutchie.com
New York, NY 10001

13 Northern Industrial Flooring (260) 829-6493 $26,109.70

8140 W. 350 N customerservice@northernflooring.com
Angola, IN 46703

14 Revision Legal (269) 281-3908 $23,268.96

8051 Moorsridge Rd. samantha@revisionlegal.com
Portage, MI 49024

15 Richard C. King & Assoc. (269) 217-1998 $7,650.00

15663 S M-43 r2king1@aol.com
Hickory Corners, MI 49060

16 Sherman J. Taylor (202) 999-5958 $3,325.00

23800 W. 10 Mile Rd. Ste 260 sherman@sjtaylorpc.com
D-2
Southfield, MI 48033

17 Singh, Ravinder (269) 615-0553 $15,933.32

7386 Field Bay Ave. ravioli1975@gmail.com
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

18 Zuidema, Al (616) 583-8345 $4,402.80

8324 Ridgestone Drive alzuidema.edg@gmail.com
Byron Center, MI 49315

19

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
GRAND RAPIDS DIVISION

IN RE: CHAPTER 11
Master Equity Group, LLC

DEBTOR(S) CASE NO

LIST OF EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

Registered Name of Holder of Security Class of Security Number Registered Kind of Interest
Last Known Address or Place of Business Registered
Adam Tucker 100 Voting

DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

ON BEHALF OF A CORPORATION OR PARTNERSHIP

I, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nonpublic Corporation

named as the debtor in this case, declare under penalty of perjury that I have read the foregoing list and that it is true
and correct to the best of my information and belief.

Date: 04/20/2022 Signature: /s/ Adam Tucker

Adam Tucker, Chief Executive Officer
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
GRAND RAPIDS DIVISION

IN RE: Master Equity Group, LLC CASE NO

CHAPTER 11

VERIFICATION OF CREDITOR MATRIX

The above named Debtor hereby verifies that the attached list of creditors is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge.

Date 04/20/2022 Signature /s/ Adam Tucker

Adam Tucker, Chief Executive Officer
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Adams
PO Box 809140
Chicago, IL 60680-9147

B & L Harroun & Sons

1018 Staples Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

BW Cook
1835 Leer Drive
Elkhart, IN 46514

CertaSite LLC
2513 N. Burcick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Chrysler Financial
PO Box 660335
Dallas, TX 75266

Consumers Energy
PO Box 740309
Cincinnati, OH 45274

Emmett Charter Township

621 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Engineered Protection
Systems
750 Front Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Full Moon Advertising

5717 Beech Avenue
Coloma, MI 49038

Great Deals Savings Magazine

1232 Broadway St. Ste. 300
Anderson, IN 46012

Great Lakes Plumbing

860 Gibson St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Happy Cabbage Analytics

631 Folsum St. Unit 9f
San Francisco, CA 94107

Homegrown Builders
1225 W. Maple St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

JH Lawn Care LLC

8906 N. 27th St.
Richland, MI 49083

Kzoo LLC
16225 Seminole Rd.
Noblesville, IN 46062

Lachie Equity Partners

c/o Ravi Singh
7386 Field Bay Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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LeafLogix/Dutchie
24 W 30th St. 2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10001

Colin Maley
304 Hutchinson St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

MR-RX, LLC
c/o Revision Legal
8051 Moorsbridge Rd.
Portage, MI 49024

Northern Industrial Flooring

8140 W. 350 N
Angola, IN 46703

O'Connor, Martin
c/o Darren Malek, Esq.
Veritas law Group
107 W. Michigan Ave. St. 500
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Revision Legal
8051 Moorsridge Rd.
Portage, MI 49024

Richard C. King & Assoc.

15663 S M-43
Hickory Corners, MI 49060

Rick McDowell
24284 130th St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
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Robert Griffin
16225 Seminola Rd.
Noblesville, IN 46062

Shamrock Rental Properties,

LP
c/o Darren Malek Esq
Veritas Law Group
107 W. Michigan Ave. Ste. 500
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Singh, Ravinder
7386 Field Bay Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Zuidema, Al
8324 Ridgestone Drive
Byron Center, MI 49315
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United States Bankruptcy Court

Western District of Michigan

In re Master Equity Group, LLC Case No.

Debtor(s) Chapter 11

CORPORATE OWNERSHIP STATEMENT (RULE 7007.1)

Pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7007.1 and to enable the Judges to evaluate possible disqualification or recusal, the
undersigned counsel for Master Equity Group, LLC in the above captioned action, certifies that the following is a (are)
corporation(s), other than the debtor or a governmental unit, that directly or indirectly own(s) 10% or more of any class of the corporation's(s')
equity interests, or states that there are no entities to report under FRBP 7007.1:

✔
❑ None [Check if applicable]

04/20/2022 /s/ Mark H. Shapiro

Date Mark H. Shapiro
Signature of Attorney or Litigant
Counsel for Master Equity Group, LLC
Bar Number: P43134
Steinberg Shapiro & Clark
25925 Telegraph Road Ste 203
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: (248) 352-4700
Email: shapiro@steinbergshapiro.com

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FORM DeBN (01/20)

United States Bankruptcy Court

Western District of Michigan
One Division Ave., N.
Room 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Michelle M. Wilson
Clerk of Court
(616) 456−2693 Tel.

DEBTOR ELECTRONIC BANKRUPTCY NOTICING (DeBN)

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan is now offering debtors the
opportunity to request receipt of court generated notices and orders by means of email, instead of U.S.
mail, through a program called Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing or DeBN.

DeBN provides debtors the following advantages:

Fast − Receive court notices and orders the same day they are filed by the court.

Convenient − Access court notices and orders anywhere you have the internet.

Free − There is no charge to register or to view court notices and orders sent to you by
email.

Pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9036, a debtor may make a written request for delivery
of notices via email, instead of U.S. mail. Through the DeBN program, only notices and orders that have
been filed by the court can be emailed to the debtor. Debtors requesting participation in the DeBN program
must complete and file a Debtor Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing Request (DeBN) form with the court where
their case is filed.

More information regarding the DeBN program may be obtained on the court's website at
www.miwb.uscourts.gov.