Michael S Schwartzberg

Michael S Schwartzberg

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Bloomfield, NJ
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Foreclosure

650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 100, Bloomfield, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

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Michael Schwartzberg Attorney at Law

650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 100, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003-3463

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Michael S Schwartzberg's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Iva | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Legal Advice With a Bad Attitude

I hired Michael to handle a real estate transaction for me. Pros: Michael is competent, priced fairly & he connected me with a good home insurance agent, which was very helpful. Cons: I was questioned & doubted when I said I am buying a house on my own, without involvement of my husband & without a ...mortgage. I am a very organized person, well-experienced in real estate. Yet, my follow-ups & questions were answered with a sexist, patronizing undertone. The "best" part was when Michael by mistake put me on copy of an email to a title company in which he unsolicitedly & openly expressed his annoyance calling me a "very difficult client". When I called him out on it by replying to that email (in a humorous way), he claimed he wasn't talking about me (me being the client). Ok, Michael...

Posted by Jackie | April 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Experienced, Competent and Caring

Michael just closed on our house for us. We had many questions as we went through the process and Michael, without hesitation, was able to handle my questions and assure me that we were on track for a smooth closing. He handled contract negotiations expertly and guided us through to the end of the ...process. You are doing yourself a disservice if you do not engage Michael as your attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Knowledgeable, responsive and honest

Michael is a fantastic lawyer. He helped us during attorney review for a home we were planning on buying in NJ. He made sure the contract protected us and it did! He is very knowledgeable and quick to respond and answer any questions. I would not hesitate to work with Michael again. Very honest and a...pproachable.

Posted by Catalina | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Polite and Professional

Mr. Schwartzberg is very knowable and friendly. I hired him to represent me in my bankruptcy case. He guided me through the process and made sure I understood everything; sometimes he sounded like a professor but is what you need during this overwhelming time. Even after the case was finalized, he ma...de himself available in case I encountered any other legal issues. He has a pleasant personality and shows respects for his clients. I recommend him 100%.

Posted by Ray | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

EXCELLENT real estate lawyer

I am an attorney myself (a former prosecutor, admitted to bars in NJ, PA, DC) and have used Michael's services four times since 2006. All of these were real estate transactions where I was the seller or buyer. Michael is excellent, and I've frequently recommended him to friends, family and neighbors.... He always answers the phone himself, and promptly responds to emails, texts and VM. Should I require legal services again, I will call upon him without hesitation.

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Michael S Schwartzberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Weiss

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael Schwartzberg since he was a Judicial law clerk in 1990. Michael is highly respected in the legal community. He is thorough, highly knowledgeable and practical. He is a clear communicator and respected by his peers in the bankruptcy, real estate and municipal court arenas. I have referred many clients to him for over 2 decades, even attorneys, and each person has told me that they received the very best attention to detail and zealous legal representation from Michael."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Kuminski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael Schwartzberg professionally for more than 20 years and I strongly recommend him."

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Kenneth Levine

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am a commercial litigator and often have bankruptcy questions relating to cases I am working on. I often call Michael for counsel. Michael has a tremendous depth of knowledge and understanding of the bankruptcy laws and procedures, along with creative and practical solutions."

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Marc Leibman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Michael sociallly and sent him some business. Clients were happy with his service. Then I ended up as adversaries with him and found out the hard way why the client's I referred to him were happy."

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Jorge Batista

Real estate lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on numerous transactions with Michael on either the sale or purchase side and each one was handled in a professional and expeditious manner. Retain him only if you prefer to work with a no-nonsense attorney who gets the job done. In addition, I found his staff courteous and helpful."

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Edward Shulman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for many years professionally. The feedback that I have received from clients that I referred to him has been nothing short of outstanding. He is truly one of the best bankruptcy attorneys in the State of New Jersey."

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Stuart Minion

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for well over ten years. He is well respected by his peers, he is knowledgeable, and he is always professional. Michael is a true asset to the legal community and I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Bankruptcy Inns of Court

Barrister

Education

1990

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Essex County Bar Association

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Languages

Spanish

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