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Posted by Tomas M. | September 09, 2012

Barbie is the Greatest

Barbie is the Greatest is the least of what I can say about Barbie Lieber. she has helpded my family get through some very difficult times with her expertise. At one point I had no Idea how we would make it from from one week to the next as we were just over our heads financially. we never thought... that we were candidates for bankruptcy and even considered Debt management, which turned out to be the worst thing anyone could ever do. Barie spend several hours with us going over our options, instructing us on how to get out of dealing with the debt management program and ultimately got my family the help we needed with a chapter 7 bankruptcy. We canno thank Barbie enough for what she has done for us.

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2011

Don't waste your time. Go direct to Barbie Lieber

What Iv'e been trying to accomplish in 10 years was successfully accomplished with the help of Barbie Lieber in 10 days (or less). She was able to negotiate an agreement which satisfied all, including the IRS, myself & Barbie. We came to an agreement which made it possible to resolve over a half a mi...llion dollars & knock it down by about 70%. She negotiated in such a way that bankruptcy was not even necessary. Thank you again, Barbie, & it was & still is a pleasure working with you.  YW

Posted by John | November 08, 2011

Thank You

Dear Barbie- For over 20 years our business thrived through all economic conditions until the fall of 2008 when the bottom dropped out. Needless to say, we were not alone. A friend and associate of mine, and a client of yours, recommended we talk with you. As the ‘great recession’ persist...ed, our debt continued to climb to the point where we did not know what to do as we tried to hold it together until things started getting better. The intricacies of the financial world are a mystery to me. Fortunately, we had you lead us through the chaos and out of the wilderness created by the irresponsible behavior of the “Too-Big-to-Fail-Banks.” Thank you so much for your help. Now, I am relieved and able to focus on growing the business and am very pleased to report that we are rapidly retaking lost ground. This would have been impossible without you, your help, and your handholding! Best regards, John

Posted by David | August 09, 2011

A talented attorney and a wonderful human being

August 9, 2011 Barbie, I just received news from you that my case was discharged and wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for an amazing job. Despite my education and business experience, I went into this process with a high degree of fear and skepticism. Having just finished a hig...hly litigious four year divorce, I was weary of lawyers and of the legal process, which I came to view as a broken system. I feared that this would be another stacked-deck that would fleece me of what little remained of a once prosperous life, while saddling me with a mountain of debt. Interviews with several other bankruptcy lawyers reinforced these fears until I was referred to you by a prominent attorney in another field. I recognized immediately that you were different; your candor, compassion, integrity, and general concern were differentiating factors. I took a leap of faith and scratched together the fund necessary to retain your firm. It turned out to be one of the best investments I’ve ever made. From the beginning, you were meticulous in both your preparedness and your explanation of the “process.” Your approach was proactive, organized, and methodical. You left nothing to chance. You made yourself available to me day and night – weekday and weekend; it provided me with a high degree of comfort in a foreign environment. The preparation for the “341 meeting” was thorough and well-rehearsed – I felt confident going into that hearing. During the 341, you were professional, yet compassionate in your presentation of my case. When the trustee raised concern over an issue, you addressed it immediately and were prepared with documents to back-up our position. You also successfully negotiated with a large and difficult creditor. By way of comparison, I’ve worked with a lot of highly skilled attorneys and view your acumen in the courtroom as second to none. It’s worth mentioning that my situation may have been more complicated and required a more sophisticated attorney than the average Chapter 7 filing. As you know, I had just completed a lengthy divorce, which entailed the sale of a business, the sale of a Fifth Avenue co-op, a career transition, court-mandated payments, IRS problems, and a myriad of other issues. You were able to simplify these issues and manage them during the process, so they did not encumber our ability to effectuate a timely discharge. Ultimately, you were able to discharge every single debt – a total of $238,000. In addition, even though my case evolved into a highly complex case for a personal bankruptcy, you never once asked for more money; something that is unheard of. I believe that your general concern for my wellbeing was paramount to your own financial gain. Lastly, you were wonderful to work with and I am grateful to now have you as a friend. While I hope that none of my friends or family has to go through this process, it gives me comfort to know that if they do, you would be there to protect them. Warmest regards, David

Posted by Kevin G. | June 30, 2011

From Overwhelmed & Confused to Clear & Relieved - Thanks to Barbie!

I was feeling ashamed, overwhelmed & bewildered by my credit card debt. Especially since I had walked away from a large salary & very successful career just a few years ago to pursue more meaningful, personally fulfilling creative endeavors. With every month I had to pay out enormous minimum payment...s, the guilt and doubt racked up as well, making me feel like a failure. I knew I had to do something but frankly I was scared to take any kind of action. I was stuck, frustrated, misinformed, not totally understanding my options or even who to trust to help me. I found this site and all these glowing reviews for Barbie after reading one of her clear & helpful responses to someone who had posted a question about bankruptcy. I'm so glad that I reached out to her - she is organized & professional but also incredibly generous with her time. She helps you take action and move forward to complete the process. She's not pushy, she's just an excellent leader - simply determined to get you out of that rut you're in. She put me at ease right away, as she was very interested in getting to know me as a person and to learn more about my personal journey. And she moved me to action. The whole process took mere weeks and just the other day, as we exited the courthouse and she congratulated me - I finally felt a huge weight lifted off me. If I were to give advice to anyone facing the same situation that I was in, I would tell them to take action by calling Barbie, and to let her lead you the rest of the way.

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