Leonard Roy Boyer

Leonard Roy Boyer

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 41 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Clifton, NJ
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +4 more

970 Clifton Ave, Suitw 101, Clifton, NJ

About Leonard

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 25%

We represent clients in all aspects of mortgage foreclosure defense and loan modification. In addition, if a person's house has been sold at sheriff's sale, we represent them in all aspects of surplus funds recovery.

18 years

25%
Litigation 10%

19 years

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

Mr. Boyer represents clients in all aspects of domestic violence cases from start to trial and when a prospective client wants to remove a Final Restraining Order

41 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Boyer Coffy

970 Clifton Ave, Suitw 101, Clifton, NJ, 07013

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Leonard Roy Boyer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by Anthony | March 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Miracles Do Happen!

I was originally working with another lawyer from another town. They were horrible in communication skills with my loaner and I. Furthermore the loaner refused to move forward with our modification loan. Gracefully my wife found Leonard and Boyer. And let me tell you, Martha was a warrior in battle. ...She was ambitious and persistent with our case. To tell you "Miracles Do Happen"... My family and I can finally no longer stress over losing our beautiful home. We're now happy with our new loan. Thank you so much Martha. You really are the BEST!!!

Leonard Boyer

Replied last April 18, 2023

Thank you for your kind words. My senior paralegal and I are determined to fight the banks and protect our clients against greedy heartless lenders. We are happy that this worked out as we told you it would. Thank you for your faith and trust in us.

Posted by Nathaniel | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Hiring Leonard Boyer was the Best Decision We Made to Save Our Home

Thanks to Leonard Boyer and his team we were able to save our home from foreclosure. We were receiving constant phone calls and letters from our creditors in the mail and 'Sheriff Sale' notices were being taped to our door informing us that foreclosure and removal from our home was imminent. We w...ere several months behind in our mortgage payments and eventually, even when we attempted to make payments, the bank was rejecting our payments. Before we went to Mr. Boyer and his team, our bank was unwilling to renegotiate the terms of our loan and in fact, had put us in a position that increased the pressure for us to give up and surrendered our home. A lien was placed on our bank accounts, funds were taken out and we had no way to stop it. We were unable to meet basic expenses like food, utilities and transportation. Once we hired Leonard Boyer, it all stopped and he helped us reach an agreement with our creditors , including the bank that holds our mortgage so that we were able to not only keep our home but meet expenses again. We went from not being able to sleep to saving our home and working on repairing our finances. The process we went through has been long and at times difficult but, from the beginning, Mr. Boyer was honest and gave us no guarantees of a specific outcome but by following his advice, the possible outcome he initially suggested was achieved. His honest and clarity during our initial consultation was what made us our him and his team. It was the right decision. Thank you Boyer and Coffee

Posted by Ashley | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

forclosure help

I was about to lose my home through foreclosure. A sheriff sale was scheduled for 4 days away. I called several attorneys but no one was willing to take my case. Then I called Boyer Coffy and spoke to Mr. Boyer. He told me not to worry and that he could stop the sheriff sale. He explained his course ...of action in clear simple terms, so it was easy to understand. He filed an emergency Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, which stopped the sale. Then later through the Bankruptcy Court's loan modification program, he obtained a mortgage modification for me. He was patient and kind and always reachable. I would recommend him and his firm to anyone in need of saving their home.

Posted by Trudy | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

saved my house

When no one else could help me, I turned to Mr. Boyer for help. Although I was denied loan modification twice from Bank of America, Mr. Boyer told me that my best chance would be a loan modification through the Bankruptcy Court's mortgage modification program. Although I was very scared, Mr. Boyer, w...as relaxed and comforting. He explained everything step by step. Thanks to Mr. Boyer and his staff, he saved my house! I am forever grateful. He did the impossible for me.

Posted by Theresa | October 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Teresa

After a long heart wrenching and money draining ordeal with mortgage companies and companies who claimed they would assist me in applying for a loan modification, I was lead to Attorney Boyer. While he was clear that he could not guarantee results, he was equally clear about his knowledge and skill... regarding these matters. He did his best to allay my angst and he and his staff kept me abreast of the process all along the way. I received favorable news from my lender and was granted a loan modification that is affordable. I would highly recommend this attorney to get the job done! I am ever so grateful.

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Leonard Roy Boyer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Hansley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse Attorney Leonard Roy Boyer. He has many years of experience and truly knows what he’s doing. He explains things in a clear way, treats people with respect, and works hard to help his clients. He’s the kind of lawyer you can trust to handle tough problems and guide people through stressful situations. I’m happy to recommend him."

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Nadia Semerdjieva

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has exemplified compassion towards serving people. He combines caring and compassion."

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Alicia Khoo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has exemplified compassion towards serving people and is diligent in alleviating his clients' stressful financial and/or business situations."

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Andrea Morelos

Litigation lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Boyer has decades of experience in many areas of law, and specifically helps people facing difficult issues such as foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce, and other life's challenges. He also takes the time to serve the community by helping on avvo, with almost 40K legal answers provided!"

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Dr. Eddy Chielo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Boyer has over three decades of experience as an attorney. This background is critical to an effective and professional lawyer. I highly recommend him!"

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Gregory Dennis

Business lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Boyer provides simplistic answers for complex legal quagmires in laymen's terms. His vast litigation experience makes him an excellent business transactional attorney seasoned in methods to prevent litigation."

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Peter Mullison

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Weinman

Real estate lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on his participation at Avvo, I can tell Mr. Boyer has a firm grasp of the law and is able to explain things in a way that people can relate to. Therefore, I endorse this lawyer."

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Marina Alexandrovich

Asylum lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Leonard Boyer. Leonard Boyer has deep and broad knowledge of immigration law."

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Michael Jurista

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Boyer is very knowledgeable and does great work for his clients."

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Adrienne Woods

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Boyer is a highly skilled attorney and very knowledgeable in his field."

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David Martin

Foreclosure lawyer | Jan 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is an effective communicator and gives sound advice."

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Andrew Economos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers on this forum are always insightful and informative."

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Cesar Duenas

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Boyer because he is one of the most reputable bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey and throughout the country. His Avvo answers are always concise and instructive."

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Flavio Van Boekel

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Boyer is a seasoned litigator devoted to his clients and well known by his peers for his professionalism and legal acumen. For this reason, I endorse this lawyer."

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Kateryna Bilenka

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Boyer is a dedicated and experienced attorney, focused on providing quality representation, and I endorse him without hesitation."

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Michael Doland

Litigation lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An honored longtime volunteer on Avvo, the answers of Mr. Boyer are always accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring a lawyer."

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Nigel Scott

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Boyer applies his decades of experience in proactive and innovative ways to secure the best outcome for his clients."

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Irene Shor

Foreclosure lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He gives great advice and is a true advocate."

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Alexander Tuttle

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Boyer provides excellent advice to those in need. An asset to the legal community!!!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Admonition issued in NJ, 2022

updated on 02/13/2026

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2021

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Distinguished Attorney in Bankruptcy, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Top Contributor Bankruptcy, AVVO

2019

Top Contributor Immigration, AVVO

2019

Top Contributor Foreclosure, AVVO

2016

Named to Judge Moot Court, New York Law School

2014

Excellence in Foreclosure, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Judge of Moot Court, New York Law School

2013

Named to Judge Moot Court Competition, New York Law School

2013

Foreclosure Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Senior Partner, Boyer Coffy, LLC

2013 - 2015

Law Firm Owner, Leonard R. Boyer, Esq.

2012 - 2013

Partner, Boyer & Vapnar

1990 - 1996

Owner, Law Office of Leonard R. Boyer

1985 - 1990

Managing Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers

1984 - 1985

In House Counsel, Bright & Zirulnick

1984 - 1984

Associate, Freeman & Bass

Associations

2019 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

2017 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1987 - Present

Admitted to Armed Forces Court of Appeals

Member

1986 - Present

Admitted to US Tax Court

Member

1985 - Present

U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

1984 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

NJ Supreme Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Johnson vs. Johnson

Obtained a complete dismissal of a Domestic Violence Complaint by way of Civil Restraints

Dymnicki vs. Dynicki

Won an FRO Trial

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Education

1982

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

New Jersey State Bar Association

2022 William H. Gindin Bench Bar BK Conference Attendee

2021

New Jersey State Bar Association

2021 William H. Gindin Bench Bar BK Conference Attendee

2019

New Jersey State Bar Association

2019 William H. Gindin Bench Bar BK Conference Attendee

2018

New Jersey State Bar Association

2018 William H. Gindin Bench Bar BK Conference Attendee

2015

Speech to Veterans Group

Foreclosure Defense & Real Estate Investing

2015

Okwahu Congress & Fundraiser

Immigration Law & Legal Services.

2013

New Home Buyers Seminar

Real Estate Closings for New Home Owners

Publications

2019

Book Rebuilding Your Life After Bankruptcy

Languages

English

Spanish

Russian

Activity

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