Bankruptcy

I specialize in consumer bankruptcy cases such as Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy clients.

NJ, Dec 1984
Bar Number: 0342311984

New Jersey, New York, Maine State Courts, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court for New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

I am subject to mandatory continuing legal education in three states, New Jersey, New York, and Maine. I always meet or exceed the required number of continuing legal education hours as I love learning. I mainly study courses in bankruptcy.

As to personal bankruptcies, I am hesitant to disclose any details that might identify the client. However, when R.H. Macy & Co., filed for bankruptcy, I represented a creditor who had not received any notice of the bankruptcy and, because of my efforts, was able to file a late claim.

The case I am proudest of is my pro bono representation of a father of a hospitalized comatose child who was charged by the hospital with criminal trespass. After a year of litigation, during which I convinced the court to remove the hospital's attorney, all charges were dismissed by the court.

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New Jersey, New York, and Maine.

One of the greatest pleasures my practice gives me is that satisfaction of assisting individuals and families in finding a way out of debt, in ways that are ethical and legal. Usually, those solutions involve a bankruptcy filing.

I opened my firm in February of 2007 with a focus on representing people. I am located in my neighborhood in order to bring legal services to my community and the larger New Jersey community.

I practiced law for over 22 years in large law firms that focused on representing businesses and corporations, including a long stint at one of the world's largest law firms, Skadden Arps. I litigated cases in state and federal court, participated in sales of business, and took part in litigation in bankruptcy courts. This employment allowed me to hone my legal skills. My experience is invaluable and I am pleased to be able to bring my years of experience to the aid of persons in financial trouble.

I have represented individuals pro bono in many areas of law: asylum for a political refugee, re-sentencing petitions for inmates of New York state prisons, parents facing termination of their parental rights, and indigent persons accused of crimes in Newark Municipal Court.

(908) 355-5177

Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Evening appointments are available.

No

I can arrange to have a speaker of Spanish or Portuguese present.

My goal is competitive fees. For chapter 7 cases, my legal fee is $1,500, plus the cost of legal fees and a credit check. I handle Chapter 13 cases on an hourly basis. My initial retainer for a Chapter 13 case is $1,500, at an hourly rate of $325, with fee applications paid through the Chapter 13 plan. If you mention that you saw my listing on the Nolo website, I will discount my fees by $100.

$250.

Yes, I will consult with you for one hour for free, and thereafter, the cost is $100 payable at the consultation.

For a Chapter 7 case, my retainer is $1,500. For a Chapter 13 case, my initial retainer is $1,500, at an hourly rate of $325, with fee applications paid through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan.