State Years

New Jersey - NJ 29 years

Dist. of Columbia - DC 32 years

Pennsylvania - PA 32 years
Licensed for 29 years

State NJ

Acquired 1994

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 32 years

State DC

Acquired 1991

Status
Good Standing No misconduct found
Licensed for 32 years

State PA

Acquired 1990

Status
Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Joel R Spivack

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Cherry Hill, NJ

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Chapter 7

Thorough, Prompt and Fair

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy and debt

85%

Representing Consumer Debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Matters in New Jersey.

33 years
Real estate

10%

Representing individuals in the purchase and sale of residential real estate in New Jersey.

33 years
Land use and zoning

5%

Representing individuals and businesses in matters related to land use law, planning, and zoning issues in New Jersey.

23 years

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AV Rated Lawyer licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania practicing Consumer Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law.

Get the relief from debt you deserve. You also deserve straight facts. When your debt seems overwhelming, I am here to help. I am attorney Joel R. Spivack, and with over twenty-five years of experience as a consumer bankruptcy lawyer, I know how the process works and what it can do for you. Named as one of the top attorneys in Southern New Jersey, I have built a reputation for providing people just like you with debt relief solutions. I am a member of both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars.

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Law Office of Joel R. Spivack

(856) 317-6231 Office

(856) 488-2400 Fax

1415 Marlton Pike East

Suite 302

Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034

spivacklaw.com

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135 customer reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2019

Chapter 7

Worth his fee and beyond! I didnt feel intimidated by him or staff. Very welcoming and explains everything in detail so you know what is being done before you approve. Very responsive to call and emails. Jill is awesome as well.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2019

Thorough, Prompt and Fair

I would highly recommend Joel Spivack to my family and friends. I was drowning in credit card debt, medical debt, and an IRS tax debt after a series of unforeseen circumstances. Years of making the minimum payments had gotten me nowhere. I reached out to Joel for a free consultation and hired him immediately. He is a consummate professional, his prices are reasonable, and he had my bankruptcy filed the same month. I can breathe again, thanks to him.

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Posted by Junius | September 7, 2023

Amazing !!!

I’ve used Mr. Spivack on multiple occasions. Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13. He is all that and more!! He will break it down to you and keep it real with you and actually care and help you if he can. If he can’t help you he will let you know! I gave up my home in a chapter 7 then 2 years later decided to keep it after getting a great job and my whole life situation changing . I went with a Chapter 13 and was approved because of Mr. Spivack. This is a great man and he knows his stuff , I will always support and send anyone to him. Thankyou Joel! 5 Stars!!!!

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Posted by Michelle | August 16, 2023

Bankruptcy experience

The best bankruptcy attorney Joel Spivack anyone who wants to consult and hire an attorney Joel is your go to attorney. Years of experience and will guide you through the process. I filed chapter7 with the help of my attorney and I’m discharged and ready for a fresh start.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2023

Chapter 13 filing & representation - Joel is the best!

I highly recommend Joel as a bankruptcy attorney. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient throughout the entire process of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Joel was able to explain the complex legalities of the bankruptcy process in a way that was easy for me to understand, and was always available to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Joel was very thorough in preparing my case, and made sure that all the necessary documentation was completed accurately and on time. He also helped me navigate the many requirements and obligations that come with filing for bankruptcy, and was with me every step of the way until my case was successfully discharged. In addition to his legal expertise, Joel was compassionate and understanding of my financial situation and the stress that comes with bankruptcy. His professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process as painless and stress-free as possible. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the legal services provided by Joel as my bankruptcy attorney, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering filing for bankruptcy.

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Posted by Patrice | April 21, 2023

Great attorney!!!

My husband and I had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Joel Spivack on the sale of our property in Columbus, NJ! In addition to truly understanding the real estate world and related law, Joel was also courteous, efficient, VERY easy to contact, and highly responsive to our every question and concern. He made a process that could be quite stressful very comfortable instead. We definitely recommend him for any real estate transaction you may have in mind!!!

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Posted by Don | April 8, 2023

Look No Further

My wife and I were selling multiple properties at the same time and immediately realized that we needed an attorney to represent us. After researching attorney's we landed on Joel Spivack, which was the best decision we could have made. We had several offers on the house which spawned a flurry of contract reviews, amendments, cancellations etc. Joel was on top of each transaction and ensured we were in the loop and understood the pros and cons of each one. Joel proved himself to be trustworthy and knowledgeable. If you are looking for the consummate professional, look no further, Joel is the real deal. Finally, to add icing on the cake, Joel has a vibrant personality and is a great guy to boot.

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Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2023

Bankruptcy

I was extremely satisfied with the services Mr. Spivack provided to me in my Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Joe B. | January 20, 2023

Outstanding Service

Excellent Attorney ! I highly recommend him. Mr. Spivack really helped me out a lot.He’s on top of his game.

Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2023

Go with an expert

When I was faced with financial hardship, Joel was able to give me the proper guidance to both educate me and lead the way for relief. I think everyone should have someone like Joel on their team.

Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2023

Highly Recommended

Joel was very knowledgeable and he and his staff were very responsive and accessible throughout the time he represented us. I highly recommend Joel.

Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2023

Bankruptcy

Joel ent above and beyond to help me. He was able to answers all my questions and was available promptly all the time.

Posted by Ryan | January 9, 2023

First Time Home Buyers

I consulted Joel while my wife and I were under contract on our first home, and ran into some serious inspection issues. While under such a stressful situation, he helped us negotiate and ultimately walk away from the purchase. I regretted not consulting him originally and so, we hired Joel when we found another property a few months later. He helped us throughout the process from attorney review, to inspection issues and through closing. At closing, Joel was a great help and carefully explained everything to us. Joel was always prompt to reply and the legal fee was very reasonable. My wife and I really appreciated having him on our team, especially navigating the wild west of of real estate. I highly recommend hiring Joel for any real estate purchase!

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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022

Ms.

I hired this attorney for bankruptcy. He was so helpful and very patient with me. It is so nice to finally be finished. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs bankruptcy..!

Posted by Marva | December 12, 2022

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mr Spivack is amazing lawyer his staff is so nice the staff is very helpful with any questions or getting back to you concerning your case . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2022

Excellent Attorney, Highly Recommend!

As a first time homebuyer, now owner, I couldn't imagine going through the process with out Joel Spivack. He was friendly, provided easy to understand explanations, and helped make the purchase of my home smooth. It was a pleasure working with him. I HIGHLY recommend Joel!

Posted by Doug | November 7, 2022

Bankruptcy Lawyer

Mr. Spivack made a tough process easier to get through. He was very professional and always responded quickly to any questions I had. I was fortunate to have him recommended to me.

Posted by Kimberly | August 16, 2022

Wooo-Sah!!!

Joel R. Spivack is a very knowledgeable, personable, and relatable attorney. He removed all my worries with a comfortable resolve and responds immediately with any questions and concerns that I had throughout the process.

Posted by Cierra | August 15, 2022

Bankruptcy chapter 7

Joel was great throughout the entire process, very patient, kind, and very informative. Any time I reached out with questions or concerns he responded quickly , sometimes would even call me to talk more about it in detail. Great guy, thank you Joel!

Posted by Suresh | July 4, 2022

Highly Recommend Law Offices of Mr. Spivack!

Our experience with Mr Joel Spivack's law firm was a very pleasant and incredibly effective partnership throughout! We hired Mr. Spivack's law firm for a real estate transaction. Mr Spivack provided an initial 30 min phone call, walking us thru the process and providing some key points and advise on what to watch out for. Once we hired Mr Spivack and signed our contract, Mr Spivack was very detailed in reviewing the sales contract, providing valuable consultation during the process and was extremely diligent with follow ups, documentation and communication. Having Mr. Spivack on your side, you can rest easy with the whole real estate transaction process and you could count on him to represent your best interests. We could not have asked for a better law firm to represent us throughout the process. We highly recommend Mr. Spivack and his law firm for any and all real estate transactions.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Law Office of Joel R. Spivack
1995 - Present

Associate
Powell Trachtman Logan Carrle & Bowman, PC
1993 - 1995

Associate
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel
1992 - 1993

Associate
Ciardi, Fishbone & DiDonato
1991 - 1992

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Education

Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1989

University of Maryland, College Park
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986

Legal Cases

Polysat, Inc. v. Union Tank Car Co., 152 B.R. 886 (ED Pa. 1993)
Successfully represented Plaintiff in Chapter 11 Violation of Discharge matter against Defendant. Court decision in favor of Plaintiff.

Associations

Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
Member
2020 - Present

South Jersey Bankruptcy Practitioners Group
Member
2020 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
2000 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern Disctrict of Pennsylvania
Mediator
2000 - Present

Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Division
Arbitrator
2000 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
Mediator
2000 - Present

Camden County Bar Association
Member
1996 - Present

Burlington County Bar Association
Member
1996 - Present

Camden County Bar Association Debtor-Creditor Relations Committee
Committee Member
1996 - Present

New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys
Member
2008 - 2012

Township of Cherry Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment
Zoning Board Attorney
2004 - 2012

Township of Cherry Hill Rent Review Board
Rent Review Board Attorney
2003 - 2003

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
2023

Awesome Attorney 2019
South Jersey Magazine
2022

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell®
2022

Top Attorneys 2018 - Bankruptcy Law
SJ Magazine
2018

Mediator, Bankruptcy Mediation Panel Since 2000
US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
2011

Mediator, Bankruptcy Mediation Panel
US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2011

Arbitrator Since 2000
Superior Court of New Jersey Camden Division Civil Arbitration Program
2011

BV Distinquished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

5th Anniversary - BV Distinquished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2010

BV Distinquished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2010

BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2009

Distinquished Service - 10 years
Rutgers University Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project
2009

BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2008

BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2007

BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2006

BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated 2005-Present
Martindale-Hubbell
2005

One of the Top Zoning & Land Use Attorneys in South Jersey
South Jersey Magazine
2005

One of the Top Bankruptcy Lawyers In South Jersey
South Jersey Magazine
2005

One of the Top Bankruptcy Attorneys in South Jersey
South Jersey Magazine
2003

Panelist - Legal Line - Bankruptcy
WPSJ Television Program
2002

Strathmore's Who's Who Millennium Edition
Strathmore Who's Who
2001

Panelist - Legal Line - Help I'm Drowning in Debt
Garden State Cable Television Program
2000

Life Member National Registry of Who's Who
National Registry of Who's Who
2000

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Publications

American Association for the Advancement of Science Clearinghouse Report on Science & Human Rights
Update on Dr. Andrei Sakharov & Dr. Elena Bonner
1985

Speaking Engagements

Legal Line - Bankruptcy WPSJ Television Program
Bankruptcy
2002

Panelist - Legal Line - Help I'm Drowning in Debt Garden State Cable Television
Help, I'm Drowning in Debt
2000

Attorney endorsements

Received (15)

Given (8)

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Jeffrey Karl

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Nov 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is an extremely competent and honest attorney. I have referred many clients to him and neither they or I were ever disappointed. When Joel advises a client it is aIways in their best interest. I highly recommend him if you are in need of bankruptcy advice."

John Renner

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel Spivak is a highly regarded attorney in New Jersey. I have known Joel for many years and respect the dedication and passion that he brings to the practice of law. He has helped many people in his years of practicing law."

Thomas Egner

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a dedicated attorney 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."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Jeffrey Peltz

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Oct 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

William Mackin

Unknown Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joel 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. Joel 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."

Tobias Licker

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kenneth Miller

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very well versed in the area of bankruptcy law, and is well respected in the legal community."

David Huber

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel has been a welcomed colleague and has personally demonstrated a depth of motivation for those he represents that has been an example to the rest of the membership of the bankruptcy bar."

Eric Goldberg

Real estate Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joel is a pragmatic individual who can structure a transaction while protecting his clients' interests."

Lee Perlman

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Joel for many years and consulted with him on various cases. I know Joel's work product to be complete. His cases are well prepared and his clients receive careful and empathic treatment. I endorse his work!"

James Thompson

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joel is detail oriented, responsive, compassionate, understanding and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Joel for your personal bankruptcy needs."

Bruce Matez

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred several clients to Joel all of whom have been extremely satisfied with his work. Joel gives his clients his personal attention. He takes the time to explain the law and the bankruptcy process to them. His attention to detail is excellent."

Gregory Marchesini

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Great lawyer. Well organized and prepared and knowledgeable in his field."

Ronald Cappuccio

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.My clients have been satisfied with Joel's prompt and efficient work. He is nice and gives clear advice. ALl of my clients refered to Joel have been pleased with him."

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Jeffrey Karl

Family