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Personal and Corporate Bankruptcy, Commercial Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Litigation.
Founded in 1993 by Melinda D. Middlebrooks, Esq. and the late Richard Shapiro, Esq., our Firm continues to provide our Bankruptcy Clients (Chapter 7, 13 and 11) with large firm experience and effectiveness with the attention and affordability that only a boutique bankruptcy firm can offer.
A Wide Spectrum of Legal Matters.
Our attorneys have the experience to handle a range of interconnected legal matters in addition to our main Bankruptcy practice, including State and Municipal Court Matters (law suits, speeding tickets, criminal offenses), Matrimonial and Estate Matters (divorce, wills and advanced directives), Real Estate Matters, and beyond.
Creative Debt Solutions for Home and Business Owners.
Our Firm can tailor an effective solution that suits your unique financial situation. Whether you are seeking a loan modification or an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, our Firm can counsel you on the correct strategy to meet your financial goals.
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Acquired: 1987
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
841 Mountain Avenue, First Floor, Springfield, NJ, 07081
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Posted by Lauren | June 13, 2012
Apex of Professionalism
Working with Melinda is always a pleasure. She is knowledgeable, approachable and empathetic to her clients' needs. Her ability to translate "legalese" for the layperson’s comprehension gives her a boost in my book.
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
The Best of the Best !
The Middlebrooks & Shapiro Law firm has been instrumental in helping me managing my finances for the last 7 years. When I first contacted the firm in 2005 my personal finances were in shambles. Health problems were the root cause of my problems. First, Melinda and her team listened carefully to what ...
Posted by Karen | June 12, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding
I used Melinda after I was downsized and lost my job after 27 years. I was devastated and very anxious about what was going to happen next, would I lose my house, be able to pay my bills, I had so many questions. I had heard about Melinda from several friends and decided to schedule an appointment. A...
"I am proud to endorse Melinda Middlebrooks. She is a stellar attorney who maintains a level of interaction with her clients that is truly admirable."
"I have known Melinda for many years. She is one of those rare attorneys who possess both passion in representing her clients and compassion for their circumstances. Melinda enjoys a well deserved reputation among fellow lawyers, judges and her clients as an intelligent, professional, and ethical practitioner. She is an extremely capable attorney and I have no hesitation in endorsing her because of her excellent abilities."
"Melinda Dee Middlebrooks might be "too smart" for a "simple bankruptcy case" but how do you know that your case is simple unless you talk to her first? And what's wrong with hiring the best attorney around even if you haven't got a complicated case? All kidding aside, Melinda has great expertise in the bankruptcy arena & I am proud to endorse her here on AVVO."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Melinda for six years. She is an intelligent attorney who is an expert in the bankruptcy field. In addition, to the care she provides to each of her client's cases, she finds time to mentor other young attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Melinda for nearly 20 years. Having worked with her at New Jersey's largest firm, I know she can handle the complex legal issues that arise in any matter. However, she is one of the most compassionate people I know, well suited to handle the problem of any person facing a crisis in their financial life, needing the services of a lawyer."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2013
updated on 12/11/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2013
Best Fifty Women in Business, NJBiz
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986 - 1993
Associate, McCarter & English, LLP
1985 - 1986
Judicial Law Clerk to Chief Judge Vincent J. Commisa, United States Bankruptcy Court
1999 - Present
Supreme Court of New Jersey, District X Fee Arbitration CommitteeSecretary
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Confirmed Chapter 11
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1977
MA - Masters
2012
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