Derek J. Soltis Esq. is graduate of Rutgers School of Law Newark and an admitted attorney in the State of New York.
Mr. Soltis also has an MBA in Management Systems with an International Business Designation from Fordham University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Science in Information and Communication Systems where he specialized in System Dynamics. While at Fordham Mr. Soltis graduated in the top 10% of class and was enrolled in Phi Kappa Phi the Collegiate Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma the Business Honors Society.
Mr. Soltis's undergraduate degree is a BBA from the UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – DOWNTOWN, in Computer Information Systems.
Mr. Soltis has spent several years in the eDiscovery industry working on the technical and project management side of many cases for multiple vendors. He has also managed business units for multiple Fortune 500 companies with responsibility for sales in excess of $18 million wile managing a budget of over $1.5 million.
Mr. Soltis is deeply involved in volunteer work. He is a current Board Member of M2Block in Newark, NJ and has volunteered for many other organizations, including: BOWERY MISSON, AMERICAN RED CROSS, ESSEX COUNTY LAW DAY and the DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY PROJECT in Newark. He has also worked as a Street Law teacher in Newark while in Law School where he taught at the Essex County Juvenile detention center and the Alma E. Flag Middle school.
Practice areas
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11
Eviction, tenant rights, Mitchel-Lama
Civil Suits, Small Claims, Defense
Languages spoken
German, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2014 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Award | Rutgers Law School | 2012 |
Chancellor’s Student Group Community Service Award | Rutgers Law School | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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eDiscovery Project Manger | Advanced Discover | 2016 - 2016 |
Litigation Consultant | Driven | 2015 - 2015 |
Client Services Analyst | RVM Inc. | 2014 - 2015 |
Application Support Analyst | Epiq Systems | 2012 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2019 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney 5.0 | Member | 2019 - Present |
Jason Bost | Partner | 2014 - Present |
Mark Tamayo | Law Clerk | 2014 - Present |
Veer Patel, Esq | Of Counsel | 2014 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
New York City Bar Association, Lawyers' Foreclosure Intervention Network | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Law Offices of Patel Soltis Cardenas and Bost | Covid-19: Timing Your Bankruptcy | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark | JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA | 2012 |
Fordham University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2006 |
Fordham University | MS - Master of Science | 2006 |
University of Houston, Downtown | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DACA Legal Clinic | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In Re Nessa | Sanctions granted |
Bird v KGMA | Settlement |
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Jason Bost, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 3, 2018
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Marc Atas, Litigation Attorney on Mar 21, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Derek works tirelessly for his clients. He never leaves a dollar on the table. He knows the law and has the respect of the legal community and the trial bench.
Jason Bost, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 3, 2018
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Marc Atas, Litigation Attorney on Mar 21, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Derek works tirelessly for his clients. He never leaves a dollar on the table. He knows the law and has the respect of the legal community and the trial bench.
H. Aalsberg, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 16, 2018
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Attorney Derek J. Soltis is a Top Notch lawyer who will zealously fight for your rights. If you need the best result you need attorney Soltis on your side. I endorse him.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Raymond Baldino, Litigation Attorney on Sep 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Derek is brilliant, hard working, personable, and persistent, which is exactly why he is what you want in an attorney.
Kim DSouza, Foreclosure Attorney on Sep 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. His answers demonstrate good knowledge in area of mortgage foreclosure defense.
Shaheen Manshoory, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
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I endorse Mr. Soltis because of the attentive advice he provides to those in need. He takes the time to provide answers that are thoughtful and will be most helpful.
Siobhan Beere, Litigation Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
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Derek is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. He is truthful and forthright and will provide you with realistic expectations for your case. He understands the meaning of zealous advocacy.
Gary Ilmanen, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jul 17, 2016
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I endorse Mr. Soltis. He gives thoughtful, accurate responses to AVVO questioners.
Vladimir Tsirkin, Unknown Attorney on May 25, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Goldman, Employment and labor Attorney on May 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer for any New York related employment and labor legal issues. Mr. Soltis's comments on this forum indicate a high degree of knowledge and understanding of this subject.
Willie Graves, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 2, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Veer Patel, Real estate Attorney on Apr 11, 2016
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