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Lee M. Perlman graduated from American University in 1990 from the School of Public Affairs in Washington D.C. with a concentration in Government. After serving as an assistant campaign manager in a United States Congressional Campaign in Boston, Lee left to begin Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. After law school, Lee worked as a judicial intern for an Atlantic County New Jersey Superior Court Judge in the Chancery Division for one semester. He then formed his law practice in 1994. Shortly thereafter was the inception of Perlman and Block with Lee as the founding and managing partner. That partnership dissolved in 1996 and Lee has been in solo practice ever since.
Lee now practices with his three associates exclusively concentrating in consumer bankruptcy, FCRA and FDCPA work. He and his staff of ten oversee three offices and file well over 500 consumer bankruptcy cases per year in all three New Jersey vicinages.
Lee is a graduate of the Bankruptcy Inn of Court Program through Seton Hall University, a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy attorneys since 1997, a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, an attorney member of the District Ethics Committee of the Supreme Court of New Jersey as well as a member of the Rutgers University Bankruptcy Pro Project Steering Committee, in addition to being a longstanding member of several county bar associations and serving as a panelist at several CLE seminars. Most recently, Lee has been a guest commentator on Fox News discussing identify theft and the proliferation of credit card usage on college campuses, has appeared as a guest commentator on the national Fox Business Network and serves as Attorney Instructor for the Jersey Bankruptcy Law Foundation. Recently, Lee testified before the New Jersey Legislature in support of a bill aimed at curbing abusive debt collectors in New Jersey.
He is a graduate of Max Gardner’s intensive Bankruptcy Boot Camp litigation seminar.
Lee has appeared on the radio program Legal Perspectives on 1210 am CBS Radio as a guest attorney answering consumers questions about bankruptcy, debt and mortgage related concerns.
In 2010, Legal Services of New Jersey presented Lee with a Justice Medal of Honor for outstanding pro bono service.
In 2011, Lee was named an Awesome Attorney by SJ Magazine.
In 2018 Lee was a panel presenter at the Camden County Bar Assocation legal education seminar.
In 2018 Lee was interviewed on the Legal line television program
In 2019 Lee was named to the national Superlawyers list
Lee and his wife Kristen live in Haddonfield with their daughter Kate and son Jared.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Guest Lecturer, “Introduction to Law”, Cumberland County College, 1998 – 1999
Testified before the New Jersey Legislature in support of a bill aimed at curbing abusive debt collectors in New Jersey, June 2009
Panelist speaking on mortgage servicing abuse in bankruptcy at the NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Summer 2008
Presenter at Camden County Bar Association Seminar on FDCPA, April 2009
Presenter at Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference, 2011
Lecturer at Rowan University Business School on financial management, 2011
Presenter at 16th Annual Bankruptcy Conference, Burlington/Camden Bar, January 2009
Presenter at 2018 Annual Bankruptcy Conference, Burlington/Camden Bar, Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield, April 10, 2018
Featured in the April 2018 issue of The Barrister, publication of the Camden County Bar Association
Presenter RRG, short sale symposium. January 2018.
Attorney presenter and panelist, RRG Boot Camp/Short Sale Symposium, January 2019.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
45%
32 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
45%
32 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
5%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
5%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2021 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Lee M. Perlman, Esq
1926 Greentree Road, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003-1100
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Posted by Alice | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client
Mr. Perlman handled my case in a timely manner. He was very kind and professional. The steps were explained thoroughly to me and I was kept informed every step of the way. Originally I was in a state of panic when I first contacted Mr. Perlman's office, once the paperwork was completed I was met with...
Posted by Megan | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Service-Cares for his clients!
Mr. Perlman and his team were excellent in every step of the way of my bankruptcy. I was able to do most of my paperwork electronically which was great not having to make multiple trips to the office or mailing out any paperwork. Communication with Mr. Perlman was the best, I could email him and ne...
Posted by George | September 09, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Understanding and Attentive at the Most Difficult of Times
My wife and I first came to Lee Perlman at a most difficult time in our life. Facing a mountain of credit card debt, bank levies, and threats of property seizure, we didn’t know where to turn for help. We found Lee through his firm’s extremely informative videos and decided to give him a call. He met...
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
TRUSTWORTHY
Mr. Perlman and his entire staff are excellent. They are all knowledgible, and kept me informed every step of the way. I recieved a phone call back immediatly with any questions I had. This difficult period in my life was handled with care, and sensitivty, by all in Mr. Perlmans office. Having to hir...
Posted by Bill | October 18, 2010
Lee Perlman and Staff the Ultimate Professional
I would absolutely advise anyone who needs advice and assistance to contact Lee Perlman and his staff first! Everyone at the office is truly knowledgable, courteous, professional, considerate, timely and prompt. They can take even your worst fears and situation and go through them logically and human...
Lee M Perlman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lee is an excellent Bankruptcy and debt resolution attorney. I have referred many clients with tax issues, and Lee has always helped them in these complex matters. His staff is efficient and friendly, and my clients always are happy that I referred them to Lee."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Perlman is extremely qualified, experienced and compassionate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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 highly recommend and endorse this lawyer. Lee is a terrific attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. Lee has exceptionally broad knowledge and experience in bankruptcy law, and he's a great guy who is dedicated to helping people. Excellent choice!"
"I endorse Lee Perlman as an excellent Bankruptcy attorney. I have been referring clients to Lee for nearly 20 years. He is well-regarded in the legal community and is recognized as an expert in his field. He understands the struggle his clients face and has the skill and legal acumen to ease their minds and achieve extraordinary results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lee and I have mutual clients and work together to decide if bankruptcy is the right choice for them. He is truly caring and an expert in his field."
"Lee is a great resource regarding Bankruptcy Law. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and very well respected among bankruptcy lawyers. I endorse Lee Perlman!"
"Mr. Perlman is well respected before the Courts and he gets results for his clients. He is a true advocate for his clients. The judges like him too and that counts."
"Lee is a very competent bankruptcy and consumer rights attorney. I refer my clients to Lee when they are in need of counseling in these areas. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known Lee for many years and have had the pleasure of assisting he and his clients. He is one of those rare attorneys who possess both passion in representing his clients and compassion for their circumstances. Lee enjoys a well deserved reputation among fellow lawyers, judges and his clients as an intelligent, professional, and ethical practitioner. He is an extremely capable attorney and I have no hesitation in endorsing him because of his excellent abilities."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have sent many clients to Lee over the years and he has always done a very good job for them. He is hardworking and thorough."
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very competent and knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy law and practice. He shows a lot of concern for his clients."
"Lee is an excellent attorney whose entire team are motivated to help their clients; whilst being proactive and an advocate for those his office represents."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Lee for several years and have referred many clients to him, always receiving positive feedback. He is dedicated to his clients and gets them great results. I highly recommend Lee!"
"I endorse Lee Perlman. He is my go to Bankruptcy Lawyer in New Jersey. I frequently consult him on consumer credit and debt issues that come up in my family law practice."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2009
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2008
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Lee Perlman
Associations
1999 - Present
New Jersey Bankruptcy Trustees AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Bankruptcy American Inn of CourtMember
1994 - Present
Camden County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyers Foundation
Instructor
Education
1996
Seton Hall University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
N/A
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
FDCPA Seminar
Bankruptcy
2009
16th Annual Bankruptcy Conference
Bankruptcy
2008
New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Mortgage Servicing Abuse in Bankruptcy
Publications
2007
New Jersey Lawyer
Student Loans. Restore Bankruptcy Fresh Start.
2006
New Jersey Lawyer Magazine
Please Turn to Chapter 7: Still? Still.
1998
Courier Post
Banktupcy Reform Bills
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When is a car that was discharged in bankruptcy considered abandoned by the finance company?
11 Oct 2010
Q&A
Does a creditor need a court order to obtain bank statements and tax returns in a bankruptcy?
29 Apr 2010
Q&A
After Chapter 7 bankruptcy 341 meeting occured, do I inform trustee of any financial changes, such as small pay increase at job?
19 Feb 2010