John J. Scura III
Scura, Mealey, Wigfield & Heyer, LLP
1599 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Phone: (973) 696-8391 | Fax: (973) 696-8571
http://www.scuramealey.com
Experienced & Affordable Debt Relief.
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
All clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases.
Sub-Topics
Business Bankruptcy
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
Chapter 7
Collections & Repossessions
Credit Disputes
Creditor Harassment
Debt Relief
Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
Foreclosure
Garnishments
Municipality Bankruptcy Chapter 9
Personal Bankruptcy
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
Information coming soon.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Bar Admissions
NJ, Dec 1993
Bar Number: 022771993
Other Court Admissions
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Federal Courts in New Jersey and Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Association Memberships
New Jersey State Bar Association
Passaic County Bar Association
Trustee of the Passaic County Bar Association
Member, American Association of Justice
Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Continuing Education
I teach institute of continuing legal education courses on litigation and bankruptcy. I also attend institute of continuing legal education courses to keep up on various areas of the law. I always meet or exceed the required number of hours.
Papers and Publications
The Time Has Come: Ending the Antitrust Non-Enforcement Policy in Professional Sports, Seton Hall Journal of Sport Law, Volume 2, Number 1 (1992). Contributing Author and Lecturer, Bankruptcy Basics, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2009).
Example Cases
In representing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy client, our firm obtained a discharge of over $200,000 in unsecured debts for the client while completely exempting and saving a one million dollar life insurance policy when client's husband died. Client was able to save her house from foreclosure and keep the million dollars in life insurance proceeds for her and daughter.
In representing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy client, our firm filed litigation against client's mortgage company and obtained significant reduction on the amount owed on mortgage and wiped out almost all unsecured debt. The client was able to save home in the bankruptcy plan and start fresh.
In representing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy client, our firm litigated cases with various creditors and obtained debt reduction in excess of 10 million dollars. Client was able to save assets and discharge or resolve all disputed unsecured debt claims.
In representing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy client, our firm filed litigation against home lender and obtained complete wipe out of mortgage debt and recovered over $20,000 of attorney fees for client. The client now owns home free and clear of all debt and her attorney fees were paid by the bank.
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
Juris Doctor
Newark
NJ
1993
Cum Laude.
Articles' Editor Seton Hall Sports Law Journal.
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts
Tampa
FL
1988
Cum Laude.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Number of Attorneys
7
State Licensed In
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Firm Focus and History
Our firm was established in 1972 in Wayne, New Jersey and focuses on representing clients in all chapters in bankruptcy and plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Our firm takes great pride in representing the small person and company and in providing big firm service at reasonable prices.
Previous Employment Summary
I previously worked at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom in New York, NY as a legal assistant. Upon graduation from law school my first job as a lawyer was as a clerk for the Honorable Herman D. Michels, presiding judge of the Appellate Division in New Jersey. Upon completion of my clerkship with Judge Michels, I joined my present firm.
Activities and Awards
Pro Bono work on the Domestic Violence Project, Foreclosure Defense Project and Bankruptcy. Former Board Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New Jersey. Big Brother of the year in 1990 and 1995.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe a client should be as fully informed as possible in order to fully understand their rights.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients. Depending on the type of documents, I may recommend to the client that the firm should represent them in the particular matter.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to coach clients if the matter is not complicated, but always recommend legal representation if the matter appears at all difficult.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer because I enjoy helping others. My father was an attorney and my grandfather worked in the courts as a court officer so I had an early exposure to the law and the benefits of being a lawyer and helping others.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am the father of four children. The experiences, joys and stresses of fatherhood have made me a better lawyer. It has taught me to put myself in every client's shoes who walks into my office and to better empathize with their problems.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I have chosen bankruptcy and personal injury law as my primary areas of practice because of the great satisfaction of helping the small person or company.
What do you like best about your career?
My ability to help others and pick and choose the cases that I take. I like to be fighting for the client or cause that I believe in and it is fulfilling to have that opportunity and choice.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have a firm of six attorneys and a team of fantastic paralegals all committed to the goal of helping others. We put that commitment first above making money which has led to great success.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are my ability to fight vigorously for the small person. I am also a strong problem solver and most clients have a problem that needs to be solved.
Personal Interests:
I am an avid reader. I also enjoy working out and participate actively in triathlons. My favorite interest is spending time with my wife and four children.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Office Manager/Assistant
Alexsa Gonzalez.
Fax
(973) 696-8571
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Weekends by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Additional Offices
Hoboken, NJ
79 Hudson Street
Suite 500
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(973) 696-8391
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For Chapter 7 cases, the flat fees range from $1,500 to $3,000 in most matters. More complicated matters are billed on an hourly basis. Chapter 13 cases are billed typically on an hourly basis with the retainer ranging from $1,500 to $3,500. Chapter 11 bankruptcy case retainers are typically larger and depend on the case.
Hourly Rates
Rates range from $250 to $325 an hour for attorneys and $125 for paralegals.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
$1,500 to $3,000.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
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