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

Client's Choice
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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 136 - 140 of 281 reviews

Posted by Jonathan V. | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Nothing better than having Barbie on your side for your bankruptcy!!!

I searched the web and was happy to have found Barbie. She was walking out of her office to head home when I first called her and instead of telling me "to call back tomorrow, she's done for the day", she took my call and heard me out. I was the one who had to cut the call short and she told me to ...call her back in an hour if I was able to and she would finish hearing me out at her home, or I can call her back the next day. I chose to call her an hour later and she picked up and finished consulting with me. She was very professional, informative, confident, affordable, sympathetic, reassuring and seemed very experienced and knowledgable. After speaking with a few other lawyers before and after her, I felt most comfortable and confident in her so I went ahead and retained her. She immediately sent me an email detailing everything she needed from me, even before I was able to meet and pay her, so we can quicken the process because she knew my urgency in getting filed as soon as possible. My case was not as simple over the phone when I was answering her questions and it got less simple when I met her in person and started going over all he paper work. The possibility of a Chapter 13 briefly came up but she did not waiver and at no point did she make me feel that she can't get me the Chapter 7 I wanted. Instead she reassured me that she can still get me approved for a Ch. 7. She flied me the same day I met her, as she said she would and stopped my garnishment immediately to where I even received a refund on my most recent payment. We met one more time at her office before the 341 meeting with the trustee and she did a role play of the possible questions the trustee might ask ask me. Then the morning of the actual 341 meeting, she met me early and told me about the trustee hearing my case once she saw who was hearing my case and reassured me even more that as long as I answered the questions we went over the other day and again that morning, that I will be approved without much doubt. She sat right next to me during the hearing and I literally thought I was still role playing with Barbie because all the questions I had to answer I already heard from Barbie. Actually fewer questions were asked and not as detailed as Barbie's so I guess I was over prepared which is never a bad thing. I felt ready for any question. It went so fast that I didn't even know we were done and Barbie was more excited than me after. I thought we had more to go lol so didn't get excited until I directly said to her "So hold up' that's it? No other hearing or anything?". She said unless a creditor disputes it, which she has never seen her 25 plus years, it's over and just wait for the final order. While sitting outside waiting for a form she had to fill out, she knew another lawyer that was there and they began chatting alil about my case and luckily for me, Macey & Aleman's Case came up in the convo. He just happened to be on that case and at both our requests, gave Barbie information about the case and which court is handling it so f I chose to, I can try and recoup my fees paid to them if any monies is ceased from them. The lawyer said that the Courts were going after Macey and didn't approve the bankruptcy. Barbie then informed me of what I had to do to get my name on the claims list and offered to help me for a very small fee. I agreed and she sent me a detailed email with instructions on what to do, attached with the court form I had to file and even a sample Macey claim from another claim filed. It was easy as can be thanks to her. My official discharge paper came in the mail about 3 weeks ago. Barbie was heaven sent and would most definitely recommend her to anybody I know.

Posted by Delia Castellanos | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best and Honest Attorney

Wow did Barbie help me out! I had some personal reasons that got me into financial trouble and did not how to handle the strees of being harassed by creditors, I felt guilty and terrible at what my life become. After my first visit with Barbie I was granted a fresh start on life . Thank you Barb...ie for have being an Honest and very efficient Lawyer.

Posted by kehlvin | July 23, 2015 | Debt Settlement

One of the most important phone calls I've ever made...

My 20's were a turbulent time and I made many bad decisions; one of those decisions was neglecting to pay my student loan. A $28,000 judgement was filed against me and my elderly mother, who co-signed the loan. Wage garnishment letters were being sent to my employer and I feared my bank account would... be frozen. Not knowing where to turn and unable to come up with the money to pay the judgement, I was finally desperate enough to confront the issue. I spoke with several lawyers who spoke fast and asked for large retainers up front. Not comfortable with the consultations I had received up to that point, I read the reviews for Barbie on this site and decided to give her a call. I was nervous and did not know what to expect but her personality and professionalism put me at ease. Rather than try to bedazzle me with legalese or stories of being golfing buddies with my creditors, she offered clear explanations and pragmatic solutions that worked within my current financial parameters. After discussing various options, Barbie was able to negotiate a settlement for less than one-third of what I owed and I was able to save up and borrow enough to pay the settlement. I can not describe the sense of relief that I felt when I sent the final payment or imagine trying to settle this debt without a lawyer as adept as her. I am now on the way to financial "recovery" am grateful to Barbie for her help. To anyone reading this who feels like there's no way out from underneath the burden of their debt, pick up the phone and give yourself a chance. The problem won't go away on its own and you don't have to face it alone. Finding a good lawyer that will fight for you is a great first step and Barbie is an exceptional candidate. Give her a call.

Posted by AC | July 22, 2015 | Debt Settlement

In financial trouble? Don't even think about considering another attorney!!!

If you are in need of expert legal financial assistance, do not go any further!! Aside from being a very comforting person for the client to communicate with , on the legal end she is an extremely proficient attorney, sharp as a tack, a firm, tough negotiator and tireless worker. Once retained, Ms.... Lieber kept me apprised constantly as to the status of my action and obtained a settlement in a few days that I am still amazed she was able to achieve. Take my advise, if you want expert legal representation, confident that your best interests are being considered at all times, Ms. Lieber is the attorney to use.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Barbie Lieber saved my financial life!

After receiving a notice of garnishment, I realized that I had to do something. I saw an Avvo commercial and posted my situation. Five attorneys responded within 15 minutes. Once I read Barbie Lieber’s response, I was sold. She spent over an hour on the phone with me and I felt very comfortable. ... I was drowning in debt and paying over $2,000 per month in credit card debt. I couldn’t put aside my quarterly taxes, therefore, sinking me further in debt. Barbie advised me to file ASAP and thank GOD I did. Two days later my bank account was frozen. However, since I filed before hand they had to release my funds. Now I’m in a chapter 13 plan for at least 60 percent LESS than what creditors were demanding. Until the bankruptcy, I risked falling behind on my mortgage, etc. Barbie Lieber surpassed my expectations and saved my family and me from financial ruin. I would highly refer her to anyone in need.

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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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Phillip Mahony

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Eric Sleeper

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Robert Gambrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Howard Lewis

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Nahoum

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Waymon Harrell

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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Dana Atchley

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Russell Dombrow

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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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