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Michael Hal Schwartz

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Michael Hal Schwartz
A leader in bankruptcy representation for over a quarter of a century.
5.0 star rating
Michael was the best
- a Chapter 7 client
5.0 star rating
Excellent Results
- Linda, a Chapter 7 client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 70% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    29 years, 3,000 cases
  • 15% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
    29 years, 300 cases
  • 10% Bankruptcy / Debt
    29 years, 3,000 cases
  • 5% Bankruptcy / Chapter 11
    29 years, 100 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 914-997-0071
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  • Michael H. Schwartz, P.C.
    One Water Street
    White Plains, NY 10601
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Michael H. Schwartz,P.C. has been helping people get their lives back on track throughout the Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam county area for over a quarter... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Michael was the best”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 2011-03-08 11 months ago.

Client Review: Michael was an outstanding attorney. He handled my bankruptcy. The person in front of me at the hearing had a bad attorney and a lot of problems.... more
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“Excellent Results”

Posted by: Linda, 2011-03-25 11 months ago.

Client Review: My husband and I brought Mr. Schwartz a very difficult and complex legal bankruptcy case. We knew it would take an exceptional legal team to manage... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


Ronald Joseph Kim

In the lower Hudson Valley, Michael is the person to see if you need representation in the Bankruptcy Court.

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronald Kim , Saratoga Springs (NY), 10 months ago
Kenneth Lloyd Baum

I endorse Mr. Schwartz's work. I have worked on numerous matters with him and entrusted him with many of my clients over the years. He is a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kenneth Baum , Hackensack (NJ), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

29 years since Michael Hal Schwartz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1983 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Michael H Schwartz, P.C. 1986–present
Attorney, Office of General Counsel at Xerox Corporation 1985–1986
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude (With Honor) 1982
City University of New York, City College Urban Legal Studies Program BA - Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude (With High Honor) 1980

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lifetime Member: Sutton Who's Who in American Law Who's Who in American Law -Sutton 2011
Graduate Max Gardner's Veteran's Boot Camp 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Co-chair Westchester County Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Committee 2011-present
Member Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 13
Answers: 279 Legal Answers
5 Best Answers
68 Answers marked as good
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Consumers Cry Foul Over Agressive Collectors Quoted in The Journal News 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
CHAPTER 7: STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY: THE BASICS OF CHAPTERS 7 AND 13 2011
CHAPTER 13: STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES AND CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY: THE BASICS OF CHAPTERS 7 AND 13 2011
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