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Michael Hal Schwartz

Michael Hal Schwartz

8.4

Excellent

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 70% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    26 years, 3,000 cases (2 examples)
  • 15% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
    26 years, 300 cases
  • 10% Bankruptcy / Debt
    26 years, 3,000 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Michael H. Schwartz, P.C.
    One Water Street
    White Plains, NY 10601
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About Me

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About me: 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

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“review of Michael Hal schwartz”

Posted by: steven, 2009-10-09 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr Schwartz has been my legal council twice. He has done a fantastic job each time. He and his staff are very professional and made me aware of every... more
5 star rating

“Mr. Schwartz is great but not his paralegal staff.”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-05 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Schwartz is an excellent lawyer and handled our case efficently, professionally, and with compassion and understanding. This is not to say that... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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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), 1 day ago
Rex Michael Pietrobono

I endorse this lawyer's legal work. I know Michael professionally and admire his knowledge of bankruptcy law, organization, and work product. And,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rex Pietrobono , Mount Kisco (NY), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 27 years since Michael Hal Schwartz was first licensed to practice law in NY.

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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
Graduate Max Gardner's Veteran's Boot Camp 2008
AV Rated Martindale Hubbell Martindale-Hubbell 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Westchester County Bar Association 1986–present
Member White Plains Bar Association 1986–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: After I claim bankrutpcy, can a debt collector...
Michael's answer: Cal your bankruptcy attorney. He or she should know what to do; if not call me. more
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Cases
Title:
In Re Hayes, 270 BR 183 (SDNY 2001)
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
Outcome:
sucessfully allowed amendment of case
Description:
No information

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Hot Tips From the Experts Annual Meeting New York State Bar Association 2000
Personal Bankruptcy Meeting of the New York Society of Independant Accountants 1996
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