$ 450-450 per hour
Derek John Soltis Esq.
also known as DJ Soltis
About Derek
Biography
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
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-33%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Patel Soltis & Cardenas
574 Newark Avenue, Suite 307, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
Law Offices Of Patel, Soltis, and Cardenas
1 Broad St, 5, Suite 2511, Freehold, NJ, 07728
Law Offices Of Patel, Soltis and Cardenas
26 Court Street, Suite 2511, Suite 2511, New York, NY, 11242
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Derek John Soltis Esq.'s Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
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Derek was very caring n understanding and of much help n lifting of my spirits while I go thru this hard times with a landlord I feel is discriminating
Posted by Jarred McKay | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Had my back when nobody else did
I'm a veteran and have been working at a job where I thought I was being discriminated against. I reached out to him and he answered all my questions and was patient and extremely knowledgeable. He showed me how the mistreatment was not right and advocated to my employer for me. I'm still in the ...
Posted by Edward | August 31, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Allayed my fears
I was referred to Mr. Soltis by a good friend. I had concerns about a new lease that I was about to sign and he was able to very efficiently dispel all of the concerns I had and point out other areas which I was able to ask for clarification from my new landlord. I definitely would recommend Mr. Solt...
Posted by Diane | June 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Derek got me money for bedbugs.
I stayed at a hotel in New York City with my boyfriend. We both were attacked by bed bugs and had to throw all of our clothes and souvenirs away. I thought no one would want to deal with us over a ruined romantic getaway. Derek contacted the hotel on our behalf, and had this settled before we even ...
Posted by Mike | May 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Saved my job
I was being harassed at my job for being hit by a guy on a forklift. They were going to fire for missing work to go to the doctor. Derek taked to HR for me, and got me set-up with a Workers comp claim. He is great.
Derek John Soltis Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek is brilliant, hard working, personable, and persistent, which is exactly why he is what you want in an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers demonstrate good knowledge in area of mortgage foreclosure defense."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse Mr. Soltis. He gives thoughtful, accurate responses to AVVO questioners."
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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."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Pro Bono Award, Rutgers Law School
2009
Chancellor’s Student Group Community Service Award, Rutgers Law School
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
eDiscovery Project Manger, Advanced Discover
2015 - 2015
Litigation Consultant, Driven
2014 - 2015
Client Services Analyst, RVM Inc.
2012 - 2014
Application Support Analyst, Epiq Systems
Associations
2019 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2019 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney 5.0Member
2014 - Present
Jason BostPartner
2014 - Present
Mark TamayoLaw Clerk
2014 - Present
Veer Patel, EsqOf Counsel
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New York City Bar Association, Lawyers' Foreclosure Intervention NetworkMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Nessa
Sanctions granted
Bird v KGMA
Settlement
Education
2012
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2006
Fordham University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2006
Fordham University
MS - Master of Science
2003
University of Houston, Downtown
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2018
DACA Legal Clinic
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Publications
2020
Law Offices of Patel Soltis Cardenas and Bost
Covid-19: Timing Your Bankruptcy
Languages
German
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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Will of deceased Ct resident shows minor child(16) from NY as sole beneficiary of all bank accounts and inherited Ira’s etc. ?
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Can my bank seize my inheritance if my home is in foreclosure?
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How can I have my oldest sibling removed as executor of the will ?
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