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Michael David Halbfish

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Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 28 years

Lawyer at Woodbridge, NJ

245 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1997

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Offices of Michael David Halbfish

245 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ, 070950000

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Michael David Halbfish's Reviews

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Posted by G-Unit | September 13, 2014

No one tops this lawyer for protection against nasty collection agency's!

Mike took my case several years back after my husband was killed oversees a bank came after me for a debt I did not owe. I was hounded ruthlessly from collection agency's and I did all I could to get the bank to realize it was not my debt. I did everything right from disputing it to the credit agency...'s to informing the bank to go through my husbands estate. They claimed they had my signature repeatedly and repeatedly I requested they send me a copy. They never did because they had no such signature as it did not exist. By the time I had the need to hire an attorney I was feeling very defeated, frustrated, mentally drained, exhausted and terrified to answer my phone. I literally jumped each time my phone rang. Mike saved the day. He not only was amazing to work with, kept me informed, took his time going through everything, he really became a friend as well. He was respectful, knowledgeable, trustworthy, ethical, and he truly had my best interests at heart. He was a real joy and he pushed back harder and we were able to win (settle) my case against the bank and all 3 credit reporting agency's. I can't even imagine another lawyer being as proactive and honest as he is. He's truly aces.

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Michael David Halbfish's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Warshaw

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is passionate for his clients and their causes. A tireless advocate on behalf of his clients, he is unafraid to take on the giants to advance his clients' interests. An excellent lawyer."

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Scott Kaufman

Debt collection lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"M. David Halbfish is at the top of the leaderboard when it comes to consumer protection in NJ. He is dedicated, skilled and smart. You simply could not go wrong giving him a call."

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M. Rawls

Consumer protection lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Friend

"Michael takes a case apart and puts it together in a way that grabs a jury's attention. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who has been defrauded by a business."

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Ronald Burdge

Consumer protection lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2016

updated on 09/08/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Disbarment issued in NJ, 2015

updated on 10/01/2015

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in NJ, 2013

updated on 01/10/2014

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Censure issued in NJ, 2011

updated on 01/10/2014

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State 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.

Suspension issued in NY, 2010

updated on 09/08/2021

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in NY, 2010

updated on 10/28/2011

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Censure issued in NJ, 2010

updated on 01/10/2014

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State 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.

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