Barbie Dawn Lieber

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Barbie Dawn Lieber

also known as Barbie Lieber, Lieber & Lieber, LLP

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY

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About Barbie

Biography

STRESS FREE BANKRUPTCY- 37 YEARS. Call Barbie. D. Lieber of Lieber & Lieber, LLP for a FREE CONSULTATION. 917-414-1190. At Lieber & Lieber, LLP, we treat clients like family. https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/nysl24_sp/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=1&folio=20#pg20

STRESS FREE BANKRUPTCY for 37 YEARS. CALL Barbie Lieber at LIEBER & LIEBER, LLP at 917-414-1190. Servicing NYC, LI, Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/nysl24_sp/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=1&folio=20#pg20

STRESS FREE BANKRUPTCY for 37 YEARS..CALL Barbie Lieber at LIEBER & LIEBER, LLP at 917-414-1190, We treat clients like family. https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/nysl24_sp/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=1&folio=20#pg20

STRESS FREE BANKRUPTCY and DEBT SETTLEMENT for 37 YEARS. CALL Barbie Lieber at LIEBER & LIEBER, LLP at 917-414-1190. We service clients in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland County and Poughkeepsie.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 40%

Represent individuals and sole proprietors in chapter 13. Chapter 13 will prevent judgment creditors from garnishing your wages and enforcing their judgments ahead of other creditors. All creditors receive equal treatment, other than certain claims, like taxes which can be paid in full under the plan. Successfully stripped off the mortgage liens of junior mortgages that were unsecured because the value of the homes were less than the balance of the first mortgages.

39 years

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 40%

Represent consumers and individuals in business. Also advise corporations on debt restructuring. Chapter 7 will prevent and stop garnishments.

39 years

40%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Represents creditors in chapters 7 and 13. Represents consumers and individuals in business. Also advise corporations on debt restructuring. Chapter 7 will prevent and stop garnishments to debtors. Additionally, settle debts outside of bankruptcy

39 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Lieber & Lieber, LLP

60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY, 10165-6233

Lieber & Lieber, LLP

61-43 186th St, Fresh Meadows, NY, 11365

Lieber & Lieber, LLP

1 Great Neck Road Suite 8, Great Neck, NY, 11021

Barbie Dawn Lieber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

281 Client Reviews

Showing 96 - 100 of 139 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by PaulK | May 13, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

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I got into financial trouble in this great recession due to long term unemployment. Looked around for a bankruptcy lawyer and found Barbie on Nolo. Just followed her instructions. She is very experienced and is not a money monger. She did a great job for me. If you need a lawyer go see Barbie. Got my... final discharge in 3 months. What a relief.

Posted by Michael | April 21, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Handled my complicated case with professionalism and understanding.

Though it might sound a bit counter intuitive, filing for bankruptcy was the first proactive thing I did after my financial life hit the skids, and hiring Barbie Lieber to represent me was one of the best choices during this entire experience. That might sound like hyperbole; by I was not in the posi...tion I was by making a lot of great choices. My financial situation was caused by poor business decisions that before I was able to put the brakes on had left me penniless and was a mountain of credit card debit. The fact that my bankruptcy filing should be handled differently then personal consumer debt wasn’t even something I was aware of until I spoke with Barbie. After deciding to file for bankruptcy I then had to figure out where to find a lawyer to help me do so. Since most people do not speak openly at cocktail parties about their bankruptcy filing it is tough to find a referral through friends or acquaintances. My initial Internet search brought me first to one lawyer whose office had closed up shop and then a consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer whose first question was whether I found them from their daytime TV ads or the bus advertising. They gave me a quick 20-minute consultation at the end of which they had no real grasp of my situation and I was back out on the street feeling like I could not do this. Dejected, it was another three months before I attempted again to find a lawyer and move forward with bankruptcy. I wish I could remember what words I used differently in my search query but I came across Barbie Lieber and the page you are currently reading this testimonial on. Reading through many of these, I was taken by how much came sincerity across in them, how different their experiences were from my first one. I called and spoke directly with Barbie. We were on the phone for over an hour. At the end of that phone call she had a firm grasp of my current financial situation and we had scheduled a meeting at her office. During the months that followed that initial meeting, Barbie was this amazing mix of professional and personal that I didn’t even know I would need in a lawyer. She understands the people that seek her services are often scared and at their wits end. Even though I was filing for bankruptcy, after every interaction with Barbie I felt more confident in my financial situation then I had in years. When it came time for my Section 341 hearing Barbie really went above and behind. We had a phone meeting the night before so she could talk me through what was going to happen at the courthouse and to reassure me that things were going to be fine, that we had done everything above board and proper so there should be no problems or surprises. Other testimonials have talked about how amazing she was in the meeting with the Trustee so indulge me as I echo their praise. Barbie was amazing. Once again she was professional as well as understanding of how nervous and vulnerable I was in that moment. I felt reassured with her there. After the hearing was over Barbie said to hold tight and that she felt confident that my discharge would be granted and I left believing her. Last week I heard from the court that my filing was successful. I am feeling better then I have in over two years and it is in great part to Barbie Lieber. She did more then just file paperwork for me, she made me feel confident again. Thank you.

Posted by Semoun | April 17, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I don't no in how many words I can say thank you.

I was so happy and grateful to find Barbie Lieber and I was glad she took my cause because I had to wait some time before I could of file and she stood by my side from day one and really I'm thankful for that.. She also help me on how about getting a one on one for my Autistic son at school before I ...lost my job she such a wonderful and beautiful person. She just took me through my bankruptcy case and I so appreciated of her expertise and professionalism. She prepared me for my case very well and the experience was very easy. I will recommend her to anyone looking to do bankruptcy.

Posted by Jimmy Wong | April 17, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Quick, compassionate, Knowledge!! Barbie was able to get me my transcripts after filing for bankruptcy!!!!

In april of 2009, I filed for bankruptcy. thinking all of my debts were clear. I reached out to one of the creditors, which was a college. In hopes of getting my transcripts, I reached out to the college to find out that the college was originally left out of the contract. the college and the collect...ion agency refused to acknowledge the release of the debt(since it was not a student loan, the debt can be legally discharged). after many attempts to talk to the collection agency, college and my previous attorney(with no help from them). no one was willing to help, that's when I found Barbie Lieber, she quickly took notes and got a grasp of my situation. she was able to determine that debt was discharged even though it was not included in the bankruptcy contract, there for leaving me eligible to receive a official transcript. she fired off a letter to both the college and the collection agency. getting the collection agency to refund a payment I sent in order to receive my transcripts and to clear my remaining balance, leaving me in good standing with both. Barbie was compassionate, efficient, and speedy, I hired Barbie 4/5/2013, by 4/15 I had a responses from the collection agency and a refund check in the mail. I truly will recommend barbie to all and any friend who needs helping in whatever field Barbie specializes in. As Barbie produces results and all her clients seems happy and satisfied with her services. In short, if you need something done quick and right Barbie is your Lawyer!!!! She literally left me over the moon!! I can now transfer to another college and proceed in growing towards my future! thank you so much Barbie!!!

Posted by Angel | March 31, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Bankruptcy Lawyer!

This is the first review I post in the internet ever. I sent Mrs. Lieber an email 3 months ago because I thought I was going to go crazy or had a heart attack due to the amount of debts I had I accumulated over the past year. I really did not know what to expect when I sent her the email. I was very ...honest with my situation and explained everything to her in details. She replied my email right away (Sunday night) and from that moment on, she completely took me over her wings and guided thru the whole bankruptcy process. I can't begin to describe the incredible amount of support she offered me since day one. She noticed that I was going thru a period of depression and emotional turbulence, and tried to always keep me with a positive attitude. She made the whole legal process so painless for me until the very end, that I ask myself if I was dreaming. The only thing I can tell you is that she helped me save my sanity, and my self. She gave me hopes when all I saw was a dark end. I will always be grateful to her because of her legal support, as well as her compassionate attitude towards me. It's my hope that if this review can reach someone that is going thru a bad or critical financial situation that you reach Mrs. Lieber and explain her your situation. It could be a life changing experience in a very positive way. Thank you again Mrs. Lieber.

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Barbie Dawn Lieber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gale Helfgott

Real estate lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Barbie almost 20 years. We met at Tenzer Greenblatt, LLP (now known as Blank Rome LLP). I witnessed her successfully handle complex bankruptcies, overcoming all obstacles. Barbie is highly knowledgeable, intelligent, personable, efficient, detail oriented and creative. I often refer bankruptcy, litigation and real estate matters to her because she is the attorney outside my firm that I trust the most. Her services are of an A+ rating, but with very reasonable rates. I always get excellent feedback from the people that I have referred to her. Barbie represents each client as if it were her one and only or a close relative. Since Barbie is also a litigator, she is able to provide additional protection to her bankruptcy and real estate clients, foreseeing and resolving any potential issues. She is a “lawyer’s lawyer,” promptly responding to any inquiries I have concerning litigation, debt/bankruptcy and employment related matters. – G. Helfgott, Esq."

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Christy Demelfi

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbie is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. She's a true "lawyer's lawyer". She's always willing to assist a fellow attorney and bounce ideas and thoughts off of. She has been extremely helpful in helping to come up with solutions to unique issues in bankruptcy cases. I'm glad she's always around when I need another brain to pick."

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David Brodman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barbie Lieber is an excellent attorney. She is extremely well versed in the law and works tirelessly to get great results for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Lieber."

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Dawn Cutaia

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a bankruptcy attorney in York, PA and have been for 20 years. I had a person contact me who lives in Brooklyn NY and who needed advice on an eviction and bankruptcy. Barbie was extremely helpful, thorough, and also quite frank about what she could and could not do to help my client. She returned my call quickly and gave me the information I needed so I could point my client in the right direction about where to get the help she needed. She then followed everything up with an email shortly thereafter."

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Asaph Abrams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ted Zink

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Levy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."

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Jeffrey Lampert

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to endorse Ms. Lieber. I do not know her personally, have never spoken with her. My knowledge of her comes from reading her answers to questions on Avvo that I review and/or answer and it is very clear that 1) she knows the law; 2) enjoys explaining things, by giving complete answers, and then after answering the question goes on to give even more information that goes beyond the question; and 3) cares about the best interests of her clients, which is telling by how she writes her responsees, in plain English and not legal mumbo-jumbo. Most lawyers know the rules and laws sufficiently to function, it is clear to me that Ms. Lieber makes the effort to communicate with her clients and explain things so they understand the situation."

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Phillip Mahony

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Barbie is well known and well respected in the consumer bankruptcy community. Her thorough knowledge of the law makes her a very effective advocate for her clients."

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Howard Lewis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lieber is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend."

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Brent Hardy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barbie without reservation. She has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."

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Robert Gambrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed Ms. Lieber's responses on Avvo and it is clear to me that she is willing to take the extra time needed to completely answer the question. She has the ability to respond so the lay person can understand while showing that she understands bankruptcy law and how it applies to the problems people have in the real world."

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Many bankruptcy attorneys lack one important characteristic - either they have no communication skills or they are lack a scholarly understanding of the law. Fortunately, Barbie Dawn Lieber is the rare exception, having both a great ability to explain complicated issues to those who don't have advanced law degrees, while demonstrating the brain power of the best in our profession. It is my great pleasure to endorse Ms Lieber."

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Jeannine Goche

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Waymon Harrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lieber is a top notch bankruptcy attorney. She demonstrates her excellent knowledge of the law to users on this site. I am happy to endorse her."

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Richard Elie

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Ms. Lieber's reputation precedes her, and her knowledge and applied skills in the bankruptcy/debt areas are significantly demonstrated in her responses to questions here on AVVO and in her guides. Hire with confidence."

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Richard Granvold

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Why? Because having seen many many attorneys replies on AVVO, some take the time to fully and completely answer a question and go beyond . This attorney's answers show her knowledge also of Bankruptcy which if I was a client, I would want this attorney if I lived anywhere near her!"

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Robert von Dohlen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great source of help with your Bankruptcy concerns!"

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Dana Fleming Allen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lieber is very knowledgeable and a leader in the bankruptcy field."

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Russell Dombrow

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to endorse Ms. Lieber. I have read many of her Avvo responses and she has demonstrated to me that she is a knowledgeable Bankruptcy attorney who demonstrates a concern about people who find themselves in financial difficulty."

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Richard Gottlieb

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Jeffrey Lampert

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Eric Sleeper

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Robert Gambrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Richard Granvold

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Richard Elie

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Dana Fleming Allen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Super Lawyer, SUPER LAWYER

2019

CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2018

CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

TOP 100 LAWYERS, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

CLIENT"S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2016

TOP 100 LAWYERS, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

CLIENT"S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2015

TOP CONTRIBUTOR, AVVO

2015

CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2015

TOP 100 LAWYERS, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

TOP CONTRIBUTER, AVVO

2014

CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2013

TOP CONTRBUTOR, AVVO

2013

CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2012

AVVO, TOP CONTRIBUTER

2012

CLIENT"S CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

1996

Speaker at Anniversary Celebration for Judge Blackshear, Judge Blackshear's Chambers

1984

Phi Beta Kappa, State University of New York at Stony Brook

1984

Award for Most Outstanding Student, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, LIEBER & LIEBER, LLP

1999 - 2001

Of Counsel, TRAUB BONACQUIST & FOX LLP

1991 - 1997

Bankruptcy Associate, TENZER GREENBLATT(which later merged with BLANK ROME, LLP )

1989 - 1991

Bankruptcy Associate, Luskin & Stern

1988 - 1989

Associate in Litigation Department Specializing in Bankruptcy, WHITE & CASE

1987 - 1988

Judicial Law Clerk to BANKRUPTCY JUDGE CORNELIUS BLACKSHEAR, UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT (SDNY)

Associations

2021 - Present

US Trustee Liaison Committee for the Southern District of New York

Committee Member Designated to Take Minutes

2020 - Present

Modernization Committee for the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of NY

Committee Member

1987 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member and Judge for Moot Court Competition

2020 - 2020

Selected by Chief Bankruptcy Judge Cecilia Morris to be interviewed by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts To Make A Determination as to the Sufficiency In Number of Bankruptcy Judges

Interviewee

1999 - 2001

New York City Bar Association, Banking Law Committee

Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Image Rent A Car

Obtained dismissal of Chapter 7 Case

Sucessful Dismissal of $450,000 Preference Action Commenced by LyondellBasel

Sucessful Dismissal of Preferential Transfer Law Suit

Chapter 13 Cases

successful modification of 1st mortgage and voiding of second mortgage lien

Chapter 7 Discharges of Debt

Chapter 7 Discharges

Chapter 13 Plan Confirmations

Successful Confirmation of Plans

Settlements with Foster & Garbus LLP for a Fraction of the Debt Amount

Settlements with Foster & Garbus, LLP

Settlements with Selip & Stylianou, LLP For A Fraction of Debt Amount

Successful setltlements for a small fraction of amount of debts

Settlements with Jaffe & Asher LLP for a Fraction of Debt Amount

Successful settlements of numerous litigations and judgments

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Education

1987

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

State University of New York at Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Duberstein Moot Court Competition

JUDGE

2018

Duberstein Moot Court

Judge

2017

Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition JUDGE

2016

Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition Judge

2015

Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition

Judge

2014

Bankruptcy Court Moot Court Competition Judge

2011

American Bankruptcy Institute and St. John's University School of Law

Judge for Moot Court Competition at St John's School of Law

2005

Seminar for New Home Buyers Sponsored by Halstead Property LLC

Mistakes that First Time Home Buyers Make

2000

US Bankruptcy Court Retirement Party

Speaker at Bankruptcy Judge Corneilus Blackshear's Retirement Celebration

Publications

2010

Lieber & Lieber, LLP is a contributor to the Prudential Douglas Elliman "Lucia's Green Neighborhood" newsletter, which publishes information of interest to buyers and sellers of real estate. Lieber & Lieber, LLP is a contributor to the Prudential Douglas Elliman "Lucia's Green Neighborhood" newsletter, which publishes information of interest to buyers and sellers of real estate.

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Barbie earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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