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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Foreclosure

Posted by Diane | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

The best

I was in the process of losing my home do to me being disabled. I tried to talk to my bank a couple of times to get a modification for my home and they refused. My house was going into forclosure in less than a month. I was so stressed out crying every day trying to find a way to save my home. I went... on Google to search for help and found Barbie Lieber. I called and explained my situation to her and asked her for help. She heard in my voice how desperate I was to save my home from going into forclosure. Barbie asked me to gather certain paperwork that she needed to file with the courts. Within the next couple of months Barbie and I would email or text each other regarding extra paperwork that was needed. She and I would meet up in court and she handled everything that needed to be handled. She had filed all the paperwork that was needed to be filed and was able to save my home from going into forclosure all within a couple of months. I'm so happy that I hired Barbie Lieber. She is very understanding and so helpful. I can't explain how happy and relieved I am, and so very appreciative that my home was saved and I have Barbie Lieber to thank for it.

Posted by Rose | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Excellent Attorney

Mrs. Lieber helped me through the foreclosure negotiations with my bank. She made a very confusing and difficult situation manageable, and helped me tremendously! It was a pleasure working with her and I would highly recommend her services!

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Hire Barbie if you want Peace of Mind!

Please read my review and choose Barbie Lieber as your bankruptcy attorney if you live in New York and want peace of mind! It will be a decision I guarantee you will never regret. I believe that the hardest decision to make when considering bankruptcy is choosing an attorney. The topic of filing ...for bankruptcy was on our minds for a very long time before we made the decision to proceed. We were overwhelmed by credit card debt collectors, the IRS and New York State, which were demanding that we pay around $3,000 per month (which was mostly for interest). We did not have the finances to come close to being able to pay that and we had reached the point of depleting all of our savings and possibly losing our home. We were struggling simply to pay for the needs of our 3 children. Our biggest fear was not choosing the right attorney. Several months before we found Barbie Lieber, we had scheduled an appointment with another attorney to discuss our financial situation and whether bankruptcy was the right decision. My husband and I left that meeting with no faith in this attorney or any clear information that bankruptcy was the best option for us. The information presented to us was just too general and rushed. Months later our situation had gotten worse. Our debt began to increase and we were struggling to pay our mortgage. Thankfully, I was able to find Barbie on Avvo. There were so many amazing reviews for her and I felt that she would come through for us too. It was evident from our first meeting that we found an attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience in bankruptcy law. She outlined the bankruptcy process so clearly to us that we felt extremely comfortable in our decision in filing for bankruptcy and choosing her as our attorney. She explained to us how chapter 13 could benefit us, with interest stopping once we filed and having the payment based upon what we could actually afford per month. We felt like she made us partners in the bankruptcy by explaining things to us and making us a part of it. Barbie got to know us so well-she knew the needs of all of our particular family members, including the needs of one of my children who has special needs and the type and costs of his therapy. Getting to know us well and our particular needs and getting to understand our particular jobs and how our income varies, made her be able to represent us in the best possible way, ensuring that the monthly amount that we would pay under the plan would take into consideration our particular living expenses. Our chapter 13 plan has been approved by the Court!!!! Because of Barbie Lieber’s efforts, our chapter 13 plan was one of the only cases on the Judge’s calendar to have the chapter 13 plan approved by the court. The monthly payments under the plan are now based upon what we can actually afford—the monthly amount is now less than half of what the creditors were demanding from us. Now, we can pay our mortgage and won’t lose our home to foreclosure. And, we are thrilled that all of our taxes will be satisfied under the plan so that when we emerge from bankruptcy, we’ll owe nothing to the IRS or NYS. There has been a huge weight lifted off our shoulders. My family can now move forward without the stress of debt hanging over us. Barbie possesses so many amazing qualities both as an attorney but also as a person. As an attorney, she is brilliant, knowledgeable, fierce and strong. She will fight for you if she does not believe something is right. Barbie is also a caring person, who again takes the time to get to know her clients. She showed genuine concern for my family’s well-being during this whole process. I am so happy that I found Barbie Lieber’s name in Avvo when I was searching for bankruptcy attorneys in New York. Words cannot describe how grateful my husband and I are for everything that she has done for us. We strongly recommend her services

Posted by Roger Family | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

The Best Lawyer In New York!!

My family and I was referred to Barbie Lieber by a family friend. My parents were in the process of losing their house to foreclosure; Barbie was able to reach an agreement with the bank to forbear hold off from foreclosing. To enable another property being sold then use the proceeds of sale to pay ...off the foreclosing bank. Barbie is a lIfe and homesaver!!, she puts her all in what she does. My family and I would like to THANK YOU for all your hard work.

Posted by Oleana | June 15, 2015 | Foreclosure

My mother's Lawyer, became my Lawyer. Just Amazing!!!!

Barbie Lieber was the bankrupty Lawyer working on my mother's case. She was fanastic. She helped my mom get rid of 2 out to 3 mortgages. She helped my mom consolidate her debt. She calls you the night before your hearing and goes over your information. She is very thorough. And sweet and Knowledgable... of the process and the required steps to take during and after bankruptcy period. After her diligently working with my mom to save her house from forclosure and put her financial issues back in order, I realised then maybe one day I might need her. So, that was 2009, now we in 2015, 6 years later. I'm married with two children and work part-time. Struggle with my finances and my husband as well was at a stand still with his debt. So that's when I remembered, Barbie lieber the woman who helped my mom get back on track with her finances. Sooo, I called her up and she remembered me right away, your Sylvia's Daughter.... She said when I called her and reminded what she had done for my mom. She then helped me and my husband file Bankrupty. She was real, and on point. She made it her business to get all the information needed to get us back on track. She was a blessing. She cares about her clients. She encourages good spending and budgeting habits. She advice for everything when it comes finances.And she puts you on the right path. I thank her soo much for helping me and my husband become debt free. Thank you, Mrs. Lieber!!! You rock.

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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

Litigation lawyer

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Ted Zink

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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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

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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Robert Gambrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Nahoum

Litigation lawyer

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Waymon Harrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Russell DeMott

Chapter 7 bankruptcy 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

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Dana Atchley

Tax lawyer

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Russell Dombrow

Litigation lawyer

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Lisa McCue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Block

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Ronald Kim

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Gary Bollinger

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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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