$ 350-375 per hour
About Stuart
Biography
I am licensed to practice before the State Courts of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. I was awarded a J.D. degree in 1980 from Rutgers School of Law where he was elected to the Appellate Moot Court Board. I graduated with an A.B. degree in Economics in 1977 from Rutgers College, and was honored with induction into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Economics Honor Society.
I served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Warren Brody and the Hon. John J. Callahan of the Superior Court of New Jersey for the 1980-1981 Court Term. I am very proud to be peer-review rated "5 of 5" "AV PREEMINENT" (the highest rating) by the internationally recognized "Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory". I am included in the "Inside New Jersey" 2012 edition and the "New Jersey Legal Leaders" 2013 and 2014 editions of "New Jersey's Top Rated Lawyers" in the areas of Bankruptcy and Debtor and Creditor. I have been listed as a "NEW JERSEY SUPER LAWYER" and have been designated as a "MASTER" in the New Jersey Bankruptcy Inn of Court. Additionally, I served for many years as an appointed member and Vice-Chair of the Randolph Township Economic Development Committee.
My insolvency law experience and practice extends to representing Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy trustees, corporate, individual and non-profit Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession (including the YMCA of Newark & Vicinity, Harvard Industries, Inc., and Union Nursing Home), and unsecured creditors' committees in Chapter 11 reorganization and orderly liquidation proceedings, as well as secured and unsecured creditors including lenders, equipment lessors and landlords. I have also represented many individuals and businesses in connection with out-of-court debt settlement and restructuring.
I am a faculty member, have written a number of articles on a variety of bankruptcy-related topics and have spoken to various groups and organizations, including:
- New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section, Annual Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference
- New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association
- Lorman Education Services
- New Jersey League of Municipalities
- Essex County Bar Association
- Turnaround Management Association (New Jersey Chapter)
I am also attorney of record in a number of reported Federal and New Jersey State court decisions.
Please visit my website at for more information.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 44 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Stuart G. Brecher, LLC
14 Stratford Drive, Randolph, NJ, 07869
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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2014
He helped me
Stuart saved the day! He did not ask a penny. A credit card collector from took me to court, I was not served with a summon. Stuart advised what I should do, and what to say. Stuart has the knowledge and he cares. Thanks Stuart! :)
Posted by Elliot | April 8, 2012
Highly Qualified and Proficient; Expert at Handling a number of Legal Issues for me.
Mr. Brecher has support me in a number of various legal matters including court appearances and property settlements. He is most proficient and professional in his approach to all of the legal matters that I was faced with. He worked with me to understand the implications of the decisions needed in e...
Stuart G Brecher's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Stu for over 40 years, first as a friend and classmate and then, professionally. He has consistently exhibited a level of intensity and commitment to the task at hand that few practitioners possess. I have frequently sought his counsel during the course of my representation of clients. In one particular instance, I needed help in understanding how a Chapter 7 proceeding in which my client's debts were discharged might impact his personal injury case. Stu gave me practical, concise information that I was able to understand and guided me through the maze of Bankruptcy Law. In another instance, I needed his assistance in collecting on a debt. Again, I got a straight answer to my questions and was able to handle the matter. Stu's passion for the law in general and specifically in representing his clients is palpable. After nearly 32 years of practice, that is quite an accomplishment."
"Stuart Brecher is an excellent lawyer who is well respected by his peers. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Stuart at the beginning of my career. He is extremely hard working, dedicated, results oriented, and a creative problem solver. If I ever found myself in a difficult financial situation I would want Stuart Brecher in my corner."
Glenn Reiser
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine, Publishers of New Jersey Monthly, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine, Publishers of New Jersey Monthly, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Member, Law Offices of Stuart G. Brecher, LLC
1998 - 2000
Member, Jacobson & Brecher, LLC
1990 - 1997
Partner/Member, Lum, Hoens, Conant, Danzis & Kleinberg
1987 - 1990
Associate attorney (1987 - 1990), Member (1990), Kleinberg, Maroney, Masterson & Schachter, P.C
1983 - 1987
Associate attorney, Brach, Eichler, Rosenberg, Silver, Bernstein, Hammer & Gladstone, PC
1981 - 1983
Associate attorney, Ravin, Davis & Sweet, P.A.
1980 - 1981
Judicial Law Clerk, The Hon. Warren Brody and The Hon. John J. Callahan
Associations
2012 - Present
lawline.com facultyFaculty Member
1997 - 2005
Randolph Township Economic Development CommitteeFormer member and Vice-Chair
1993 - 1998
New Jersey Bankruptcy Inn of CourtMaster
Sample of Legal Cases
In re 2435 Plainfield Avenue, Inc. (2435 Plainfield Avenue, Inc. v. Township of Scotch Plains), 78 F.Supp.2d 482 (D.N.J. 1999)
Relief sought by Township of Scotch Plains granted. Affirmed by District Court and then Third Circuit Court of Appeals
In re Top Grade Sausage, Inc., 227 F.3d 123 (3d Cir. 2000)
Decision below affirmed
In re Dale Jackson, 249 B.R. 373 (Bankr. D.N.J. 2000)
Motion for summary judgment granted.
In re Anthony Ferrante & Sons, Inc., 119 B.R. 45 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1990
Decision authorizing abandonment affirmed
In re Giggles Restaurant, Inc., 103 B.R. 549 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1989)
Motion granted and case dismissed
Mikulicka v. Baer, 184 N.J. Super. 457 (Ch. Div. 1982)
In re Harvard Industries, Inc., 138 B.R. 10 (Bankr. D.Del. 1992)
Education
1980
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
J.D.
1977
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2012
Lawline.com webinar
"Your P.I. Client Has Filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Navigating The Minefields"
2005
Lorman Education Services Seminar
Bankruptcy in New Jersey: A Creditor’s Perspective
1997
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Unraveling the Mysteries of Municipal Tax Treatment in Bankruptcy Proceedings
1994
Third Annual Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference
Environmental Issues
1993
Second Annual Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference
Conflicts/Ethics
N/A
NJTMA and NJSCPA Insolvency and Reorganization Committee Program
Highlights and Potential Ramifications on Business Bankruptcies of the National Bankruptcy Review Commission’s Recommendations for Amending the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
N/A
New Jersey Turnaround Management Association (NJTMA)Program
Turnarounds of Not-For-Profit Organizations
N/A
New Jersey League of Municipalities and ECBF (Debtor/Creditor Committee) Seminar
Bankruptcy’s Impact on Municipalities
N/A
New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association Seminar
Identifying and Protecting Your Company's Rights and Interests as a Creditor of a Debtor and Debtor-in-Possession in a Chapter 11 Reorganization Proceeding
N/A
ECBF (Debtor/Creditor Committee) and NJSPCA Insolvency and Reorganization Committee Seminar
To Be Or Not To Be...A Debtor
Publications
1999
New Jersey Law Journal - 155 N.J.L.J. 496 (Bankruptcy Law Supp.)
Determining Tax Liability Under Section 505(a)
1998
New Jersey Law Journal - 154 N.J.L.J. 669
Creditors' Committees in Chapter 11 Proceedings
1998
ECBF Chronicle
Determination of Tax Liability Under Section 505
1997
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Unraveling The Mysteries Of Municipal Taxes And Their Treatment In Bankruptcy Proceedings
1995
New Jersey Law Journal - 140 N.J.L.J. 106 (Trusts and Estates Supp.)
New Jersey's Qualifying Trust Exemptions: Can State Bankruptcy Protections Withstand Federal Supremacy?
1995
NJSBA Bankruptcy Law Section Newsletter, Vol. XIV, No. 2
The Qualifying Trust Exemption (Exclusion?) Provisions of N.J.S.A. 25:20-1: Do They Deliver?
1991
NJSBA Creditor and Debtor Relations Section Newsletter, Vol. XIII, No. 1
Corporate Authority for Filing a Voluntary Petition
Languages
English