David A Ast

David A Ast

4.3
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 51 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Morristown, NJ
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure

222 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 51 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1974

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Ast & Schmidt, PC

222 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 079620000

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David A Ast's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anastasia | January 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy Client and Foreclosure Client

I lost my job -- had major credit card debt and my house was in foreclosure. The Bankruptcy Law Firm of Ast & Schmidt, PC provided me with excellent service and got me through a very difficult time in my life. The attorneys and staff were very compassionate and were always there if I had any qu...estions or concerns. I was very happy and extremely pleased with their services. Ast & Schmidt, PC also helped me in the foreclosure process of my home and provided excellent guidance. I would highly recommend David Ast, Esq. and Robert Schmidt, Esq. of Ast & Schmidt, PC to anyone who is in need of bankruptcy services. Their website www.astschmidtlaw.com states that "there is a light at the end of the tunnel" and they were right! Thank you again for your excellent services and I truly appreciate the fresh start that your office provided.

Posted by Jim | November 29, 2011

Excellent Bankruptcy Lawyer

David and his office staff did a great job of guiding us through our Bankruptcy quickly and as painlessly as possible. He was patient, professional and answered all of our questions, easing our concerns during this gut wrenching time in our lives. Our only regret is that we didn't talk to him earli...er in the process. We have recommended David to others and will continue to do so. If you are in financial trouble don't wait, talk to David TODAY.

Posted by Mohamed | November 18, 2011

David Ast is one of the best bankruptcy Attorneys.

Mr. David was very honest from day one. He doesn't milk the bill. He was very knowledgeable and well educated. He did put my mind at ease. He is very organized and kept me informed throughout my bankruptcy journey. He has an excellent office staff. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Aurel | January 3, 2011

review for David A. Ast

If you are faced with the dreadful prospect of a Bankruptcy, you will need an excellent bankruptcy lawyer like David Allen AST on your side. The way he collects all the facts and pieces of information needed, the detailed analysis of the case in order to make the best decision, and the attention paid... to the completion of the bankruptcy papers, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a strong defender of your rights in the bankruptcy court. In order to justify my opinion about Allen, I’ll bring an example from the court room. My case was scheduled to go in front of the bankruptcy judge, together with other bankruptcy cases. One of the cases was that of a young couple. Their bankruptcy papers were completed incorrect and were missing required information. Their lawyer showed up for only several minutes, just to tell them that he can not be present during the hearing due to the fact that he had scheduled at the same time a civil case with another court. He assured them that “all will be fine!”. Unfortunately for that couple, the situation was not fine; the case was dismissed and lost. Meanwhile the judge priced Allen for his professional presentation of my case. If you do not want to end up like that couple, you need an excellent lawyer on your side, and Allen is one of them.

Posted by Mike | November 11, 2010

Attorney: David A. Ast - one of the best I've ever used

In the last 20 years, I have lived in the midwest, west coast, east coast and dealt with many attorneys for various reasons (ie. real estate, divorce, general business, minor traffic tickets, employment, medical against my father's incompetent physician). I also spent literally 5 years helping a clos...e family member thru bankruptcy; attending nearly all the meetings in the mid-west USA with my relative's bankruptcy attorney - who, by the way, was very good. This all said, in all these years and with all these attorneys... I must truthfully say... Mr. David A Ast is one of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of being represented by. He is smart and well educated - and by the way, earned his law degree from Cornell. He is trustworthy. He is personable. He is fast. He has a professional and courteous support staff. He does not "milk the bill" like so many other attorneys. My only regret is that there is only one David Ast; its unfortunate that he cannot be cloned. David A. Ast has helped my wife and I tremendously. We were able to resolve many credit and debt related matters and do it in a way that so many other attorneys previously said were impossible. In fact, I fired my previous attorney before finding David Ast. I recommend you choose David A Ast, you'll be glad you did.

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Associations

2011 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

Morris County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee

Chair

1974 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2002

Morris County Bar Association

Trustee

1995 - 2002

Lawyer Referral Service

Chair

Education

1972

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Morris County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Intersection Of Divorce & Bankruptcy

2009

Financial Planning Association

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Languages

English

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