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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
44 years
Business
20%
44 years
Real Estate
20%
44 years
Elder Law
10%
44 years
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Licensed in New Jersey for 48 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1977
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Location
John W. Hargrave & Associates
117 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ, 08007-1803
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Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2012
Thank You
Dear Mr. Hargrave - I want to thank you and your staff for being very kind and professional. Everyone was always helpful when I called and had questions. Thank you again for your advice at such a difficult time. I will recommend your services to others.
Posted by Dottie | December 13, 2011
What a wonderful experience with Mr. John Hargrave and his Associate
I would be more than happy to recommend Mr. Hargrave. He was most professional, kind and so very knowledgeable. In my opinion, he was the best.
John W Hargrave's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a dedicated attorney and trustee and always does a professional job in every matter he approaches. His bankruptcy skills are superior and his work is outstanding. He always goes far beyond what is expected in his representation of clients and I would highly recommend his office for anyone considering retaining him."
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known John 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. John 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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He will work for you. Trust him to help you."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John since I was in law school more than 15 years ago. John was involved with the Rutgers University Pro Bono Clinic,which offers free legal services to the poor and also mentors participating law students. Not only is John a bankruptcy attorney, he is also a chapter 7 trustee. His expertise is of the highest level."
"Mr. Hargrave is a thorough and diligent advocate of his clients. He takes great pride in those he represents and those who work with him in the furtherance of the integrity of our profession."
"I have known John Hargrave for over 25 years. I have worked with him and been his adversary in matters where he has served as the Trustee. I have always found John to be an intelligent individual and highly knowledgeable regarding bankruptcy matters. He is also practical in his approach to the law. I have a lot of respect for John Hargrave as both an attorney and a person."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is extremely versed in the field. He also devotes a good deal of time to Pro Bono efforts. I would not hesitate to seek his advice on any bankruptcy matter."
Thomas Egner
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Joseph Slachetka
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
William Mackin
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Robert Braverman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Admonition issued in NJ, 2012
updated on 12/11/2014An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2011
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, New Jersey Bar Association
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Lead attorney, John W. Hargrave & Associates
Associations
1985 - Present
National Association of Bankruptcy TrusteesMember
1985 - Present
New Jersey Panel of Bankruptcy TrusteesMember
1977 - Present
Camden County Bar AssociationMember
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer Foundation
Trustee
Inns of Court
Master
2005 - 2006
New Jersey Bankruptcy Trustee AssociationPresident
1996 - 1997
New Jersey Bankruptcy Trustee AssociationPresident
1983 - 1983
Haddonfield Juvenile Conference CommitteeChairman
1978 - 1988
Haddonfield Juvenile Conference CommitteeMember
Education
1977
Western New England College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Rider College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
2012 Pro Bono Conference
Solo Practioners and Pro Bono Service
2012
Bet You Didn't Know Seminars
Wiping Out Income tax debts in a bankruptcy case
2011
Line by Line Workshop
Chapter 7 & & 13 Bankruptcy
Publications
2012
US News & World Report
Are you too broke to go bankrupt?
2005
MSN Business
12 Myths About Bankruptcy
Languages
English