Jonathan Stone

Jonathan Stone

4.3
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 23 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Hackettstown, NJ
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Tax

490 Schooley's Mountain Road, Bldg. 3A, Hackettstown, NJ

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 75%

Bankruptcy

24 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Tax 25%

24 years | 125 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

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Location

Jonathan Stone, Esq.

490 Schooley's Mountain Road, Bldg. 3A, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840-4002

Law Offices of Jonathan Stone

490 Schooley's Mountain Road Ste 6 B, Hackettstown, NJ, 078404002

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Jonathan Stone's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | May 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Hands down the best attorney and CPA!

We have business and personal needs and we love that Jonathan handled them all seamlessly! Recommend him highly!

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent service

My husband and I needed our wills updated. Mr. Stone met with me to discuss our needs and then met with both of us several times prior to completing our wills. He was professional, respectful, prompt, and fees were very reasonable. Based on this positive experience, we sought his expertise to prep...are our rather complicated tax returns which included several state taxes, a business and personal federal taxes. He was very patient with us, explained each return in detail and with transparency. He completed the work well within the agreed time frame. We will continue to hire Mr. Stone for our legal and tax needs.

Posted by Frank | March 14, 2018 | Bankruptcy & Debt

One of the knowledgeable Attorneys in NJ

I know Jonathan for many years. He is by far one of the best Attorneys & CPA's in NJ. When it comes to Bankruptcy law and for a CPA, I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Knowledgeable, personable. He treats clients like they are a member of his family.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Shocking

BUYER BEWARE. I hired the law office of Jonathan Stone for a closing. Never met nor spoke with him once as it was all through my realtor. It took forever to attempt to negotiate price after inspections so I just worked through realtors. I informed his office the numbers were inaccurate, they did noth...ing, therefore; closing could not happen. Since closing did not occur I was required to coordinate the closing, determine new numbers so I would not be leaving approx. 2700 on the table, contact all parties involved and travel to a closing 35 miles away on my own! WHY? Because they were on vacation and no one was going to be available? I was informed that they would not attend my closing at the end of the business day on a Friday. Unprofessional and rude in my opinion. Doesn't one hire an attorney to protect your interests? The paralegal just blamed everyone else and had no interest in helping me fix the issues. Also, when I asked days before to have the owners title insurance removed I was told it was required?! When I informed the office that was not the case I was told again that the state of NJ required owners title insurance. It does not. They do not even know the law. If you want to pay 1100 dollars to have someone review a document then go ahead if you want someone who knows the law and will represent you and attend the closing then BUYER BEWARE. I am not a legal profession but it sure felt like I knew more. Scary and shocked.

Jonathan Stone

Replied last August 25, 2017

This buyer used my firm’s services to purchase her home here in Hackettstown. As with any real estate purchase, including hers, last minute changes and adjustments occur, typically with the title company or the mortgage company. More often than not, these are stress inducing events. Anticipated closing dates can change at the last minute which is outside anybody’s control. With this buyer, there were last minute changes requested by her, her title company, as well as her mortgage company. All of these changes caused the closing date to be moved by three days. Due to the last minute change in the closing date, this buyer insisted on a specific date where I had to be in court. This office made arrangements to have her interests fully protected to meet her requested closing date at no additional cost to her. We accommodated all of the last minute changes, arranged for her closing, and thereby ensuring that she received the best possible outcome. Our office provided this buyer with exceptional service. Katherine posted a nearly identical review of another company. I have no doubt that the other firm provided similar excellent services. Her righteous indignation towards others is unfortunate.

Posted by Chris and Lisa | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Best Attorney and Exceptional staff!

We hired Jonathan after our free consultation He totally put us at ease and we were so impressed with his professionalism, kindness and knowledge! The Staff was also very kind professional and incredibly helpful during a stressful time. We were put at ease by this incredible team!! We highly recommen...d this Firm to anyone going through any legal or financial circumstances. Excellent and efficient!!!

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Jonathan Stone's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Beslow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Mr. Stone. He is an extremely knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney with an excellent reputation in the community, and he is passionate about providing the best possible representation for his clients."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lee Perlman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an intrepid advocate who in my experience leaves no legal issues on the table. I would highly recommend his work product and level of detail. My client referrals to his firm have been satisfied and forever grateful for his careful approach to cases, be fearful if he is your opposing counsel!"

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Joshua Farmer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a formidable consumer advocate. I am familiar with his litigation efforts on behalf of clients in the bankruptcy field. I recommend him highly."

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Bruce Truesdale

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jonathan Stone for many years as a very active member of the bankruptcy community and the Bankruptcy Inns of Court. Jonathan is tireless in the representation of his clients as well as very happy to share ideas with other attorneys in the bankruptcy community. Bruce C. Truesdale"

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Melinda Middlebrooks

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan Stone is both affable and approachable. He has a no-nonsense approach to assisting individuals and businesses with bankruptcy issues and handles problem-solving with a common sense approach. As a Master in the Bankruptcy Inn of Court, I have found Jonathan to be extremely engaged in the practice of bankruptcy and very knowledgeable about current bankruptcy issues and strategies. I endorse Jonathan Stone, Esq. to anyone looking for great legal representation."

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Scott Goldstein

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is a consumate professional with a deep concern for his clients. He is a member of the NJ Bankruptcy Inn of Court and is dedicated to providing excellent work for his clients."

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Karina Lucid

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is a smart and savvy attorney and CPA. I have had many opportunities to share ideas about cases with Jonathan over the years and have always found his insights helpful and interesting. He is a model of professionalism and I would certainly recommend him as counsel in any matter where I had a conflict."

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Virginia Fortunato

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is dedicated and hardworking. He fights extremely hard for his clients and seeks the just result in every case. Clients are lucky to have him. Creditors beware!!!"

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David Beslow

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Lee Perlman

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Jonathan Stone, ESQ, CPA, MST, L.L.C.

1994 - Present

Certified Public Accountant, Jonathan Stone, Esq.

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2003 - Present

Warren County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Student Loan Discharge Trial

Discharged

Willful Violation of the Automatic Stay

$50,000.00

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Education

2002

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Seton Hall University, Stillman School of Business

MA - Masters

1991

Montclair State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Bankruptcy Inn of Court

Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy Whether the IRS Likes It or Not

2013

Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Chapter 13 Practice

Languages

English

Activity

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