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Mr. Michael H. Schwartz

4.9
41 reviews

One Water Street, White Plains, NY 10601

Bankruptcy, Foreclosures, Debtor and Creditor and 1 more

About Mr. Michael H. Schwartz

A leader in bankruptcy representation for over a quarter of a century. Get the Fresh Start You Deserve. Almost all people can still discharge ALL of their debt. Save Your Home AND often Eliminate Your Second Mortgage. We take control of your debts and deal with your creditors. When the debts are too high for Chapter 13, Chapter 11 can save the day.

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Mr. Michael H. Schwartz got this award in 2021

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Mr. Michael H. Schwartz got this award in 2021

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Mr. Michael H. Schwartz got this award in 2021

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Mr. Michael H. Schwartz got this award in 2021

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Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
October 21, 2010
Hired Attorney

Michael was able to help me at a very difficult time in my life. He was informative and caring

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
September 21, 2010
Hired Attorney

Honorable Attorney, provided me with all the information I needed along with written material and assisted me in making a good decision. Highly recommend his services and him.

Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by anonymous
January 17, 2018
Hired Attorney

guy will not return calls...will let days go by before you get any hint of a response regardless of the promise made by him or his staff of a return call regardless of how urgent the situation is. You have to waste time waiting for the anticipated call back...not worth dealing with.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
August 20, 2011
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
    French
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    Jacoby & Meyers Bankruptcy Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, New York
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
    Memberships
    National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (Sustaining Member)
    New York State Trial Lawyers Association
    Westchester County Bar Association
    White Plains Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York Law School
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    City College of the City University of New York
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    New York, N.Y., September 26, 1958

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