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

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 kehlvin | July 23, 2015

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 Oleana | June 15, 2015

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.

Posted by Christine | May 15, 2015

Realistically Brillant

I have to say, to write this review I was rather stumped.. Only because what does one possibly say about an attorney like Barbie Dawn Lieber; Rhetorical.... When there is nothing else to add to the outstanding work/service she provided for me, when everyone else for the most part feels the same way. ...I don't want to sound mundane, it seems everyone pretty much that has been represented by her has nothing but postive things to say, myself included. I have to add that never once in my life that I thought I would have to take this path, unfortunately I did, but furtunately thanks to someone highly reccommending her to me.. Life doesn't seem so bleak. Bairbie is all the way hands on, and from the moment you first speak with her should it be deciding to take this path, you learn things aren't as bad. She reviewed my case and thank God preventing me from making a terrible mistake. I had considered shortsales, but was given bad advice, but once I made Barbie aware of my circumstances, she redirected me to a better option. She had me research as well to see for myself, She is realistic, practical and on point with her material. I swear she was born into her firm, because she knows her stuff. No nonsense, quick and sharp. Even though she reassured me many times that things will be alright, I still was uncertain, but I blame that on the shiesty dealings of other attorneys I had dealt with when I was considering the shortsale of my home prior to hiring Barbie. I'm not inflating her workmanship, I'm telling you, I filed the Bankcruptsy with her representing me, and I feel like a new person with a fresh start. She didn't take advantage of me, she didn't sell me any pipe dreams, and she laid everything out to me black and white. I'm confident, should you require services in deciding whether to file a Bankcruptsy case, Barbie Dawn Lieber is your woman. She was kind, compassionate, quick, very knowledgeable, and very hands on. If you seek professional, and legal help in resolving matters in determining being financially stuck in your property, and you feel you have no way out because you are unable to afford your property, call her. I promise you, you will be 100% satisfied, I know I was.

Posted by Kim | April 09, 2015

Expert, Detail-Oriented, Compassionate Attorney!!

When my advanced cancer diagnosis necessitated my filing for bankruptcy, I felt like I had been hit with an emotional jack hammer. Reeling with feelings of fear, grief, and shame, I hesitantly sought out a bankruptcy attorney. Yet from our first phone call, Barbie Lieber not only assuaged my fears wi...th her incredible depth of knowledge, but she bolstered my fragile sense of self esteem with her sensitive and compassionate attitude. Barbie's fierce and inexhaustible representation allowed me to focus on my physical recovery, while she handled the endless details and red tape of my bankruptcy settlement. She patiently explained every detail of my case, was ever available to answer any and all questions, as well as provide emotional support and coaching for my court appearances. I am forever grateful for her dedication and expertise. I heartily recommend Barbie Lieber. She is simply the BEST!!

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