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Posted by Antonio B. | July 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Glad to have connected with Barbie after previous experience with an incompetent attorney

I found Attorney Barbie Lieber in google after a had a horrible experience with a previous Attorney. Barbie made the process so pleasant and easy. I am actually glad it didn’t work with the previous attorney, he wasn’t the most knowledgeable. Thanks to Barbie and her company NYC bankruptcy, she analy...zed my finances and structured a chapter 13 payment plan that was very doable for me and so much less per month than the credit card minimum. Life is so much better. After bankruptcy she was always available to answer questions and continue to support. Really went above and beyond. Highly recommend!

Posted by Austin | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Barbie gave me the most stress-free filing possible

Barbie is by far the best, most personable lawyer I’ve ever come in contact with. Due to my panic and feeling the need to get it over with ASAP once finally deciding on filing, I first signed on with a different lawyer based solely on his Google rankings, where he is typically the first one to appear... in any NYC searches. Big mistake. After being given the runaround for well over a month, with nothing more than a few 30 second phone calls to say he was “looking into my case”, literally nothing came of it when he deemed my case to be too complicated, simply because it required filling out the means test paperwork to explain my situation. For that I received not even a full refund (the work required for a few 30 second voicemails apparently equates to $500) and a referral to another lawyer, one who never even called me back for an initial consultation. Fantastic. As if deciding to file for bankruptcy wasn’t a stressful enough situation to begin with, these are the sorts of people you can look forward to encountering when actually going through with the process if you’re not careful! I give this background to really highlight just how amazing Barbie really is. This time I decided to do my research more thoroughly. After reading all the great reviews on Barbie, I contacted her and immediately received a response. Within 48 hours the paperwork was done and my case was filed. A month later I had my 341 meeting, which she prepared me perfectly for, and before I knew it I was done with this extremely stressful era of my life. I can’t tell you enough how worth her fee Barbie truly is. Rather than giving you the runaround or trying to make things seem more complicated than they need to be she breaks everything down for you honestly and with compassion. She took an interest in my life and didn’t pass judgment on me like I had experienced previously. From the initial consult, to actually filing the Chapter 7 paperwork, to the 341 meeting, Barbie made the process and simple and stress free as humanly possible. It’s also important to note that, after dealing with other lawyers who would put literally nothing in writing, I really appreciated Barbie’s rapid fire response to emails and texts to all the little questions that come up during the course of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. As you can see I can’t recommend Barbie Lieber enough. Learn from my own experience and go with the best from the beginning.

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Reliable, AVAILABLE, straightforward bankruptcy lawyer

Just about the time I thought my financial problem was hopeless, and my financial situation was like a train running full speed into a concrete wall. luckily I came across Bankruptcy Atty. Barbie's profile. and on that day she was the only one who returned my call herself , ( other atty.'s offices to...ok few days to call back to schedule an appointment). Barbie (herself) called back the same day.Nov 22, 2019. And I would never forget this, because this was the day my life turn around for the better! On this first call, Barbie and I spent probably two hours as I tell her my situation, and she explaining to me what the best thing to do was specially as I was about start my career in nursing. On that very day, we filed for bankruptcy chapter 13. THAT FAST. Atty. Barbie made me feel she was just as eager as I am to get out of the mess as soon as possible! I'm so thankful to trust Atty. Barbie and followed Barbie's advises, & guidance. At my most desperate time, I had literally nothing else to lose. Atty. Barbie worked with what I have at that time. I did not think any other lawyer would still be on the phone after learning I don't even have enough to afford to file yet. I'm grateful for the "stress free" bankruptcy experience. plus the human compassion I felt. I knew if I were to get out of the financial mess I got myself into, I had to follow all of what Atty. barbie instructed. and throughout the process barbie was available when I had questions. during the meetings at the court. you can be confident that atty. barbie prepared everything we could possibly need for the meeting to go smoothly, and when she says the actual meeting is about 5 mins long, its 5 mins long! don't overfeed your parking meter. Also she made sure I was ready for the 341 meeting. where to go, who to look for, what to say, what to bring, and how much money for the fee. and after that 5 min 341 meeting, barbie called to follow up. during the confirmation court date, same thing. crystal clear instructions. Last week Atty. Barbie called to let me know that it's done. I got approved! and told me how the hearing went and she mentioned to the judge the fact that I'm a nurse who just started my career. and the judge expressed his appreciation for what I do during these challenging times. I cannot thank Barbie enough! she's MY HERO for getting me out of the nightmare i was living . I recommend her if you're looking for reliable, AVAILABLE, no BS, straight forward lawyer during the scariest most stressful time in your life. When you're at your worst and scared and have no more room to make mistakes. call atty. Barbie! Now!

Posted by Margret | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Ch 13 Bankruptcy

Barbie Lieber is my life saver. Simply put. When everything was going wrong and I needed help with my finances on top of it - out of around 10 attorneys I consulted, and several debt relief/consolidation vultures, she was the right one for me - very caring, direct, personable and incredibly knowledge...able. Her credentials are strong and she has vast experience in the bankruptcy field. With her 30+ years of experience in big law, clerking for the judges, and working with individuals such as myself, she was the only one that asked ALL the right questions and she provided the appropriate solutions for my financial situation that would actually help me paycheck to paycheck and not further drown me in debt. She saved me thousands. I can breathe again without feeling like I failed at life by filing for the Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I was so desperate I even reached out to a debt relief company - never again. They said I was stupid for reorganizing my debt via a CH 13 or even CH 7 (when I was misinformed by another attorney, that could be another option). Another plus, amongst many, Barbie is incredibly accessible and I never waited more than an hour for a response, if that long. With all the clients she juggles, she still makes it so you feel like you are the most important one when you have her attention and you get a sense of she definitely knows what she is doing, she won’t let you sink. I work for lawyers, I deal with them on a daily basis and she is the real thing. Barbie walked me through the entire process, answered my 100+ questions with ease and gave me a sense of "I am in the right hands, right where I need to be". She tells it how it is but in a very sincere fashion, which actually helps your situation. With her extensive experience in the legal field, across, having trust issues, I would very much recommend her to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Legal Expert - ....you just hit the lotto!

I'd like to take a moment and share my recent experience with Ms. Barbie Leiber. I have had a tech-centric small business for the past 10 years that was experiencing steady growth and activity in NYC. Suddenly life took a significant turn in both personal and professional matters in early 2017. With ...it came a dramatic collapse of the business and it began generating tremendous financial pressure (& liabilities). It eventually overwhelmed me and I required the assistance of outside legal expert. Like most entrepreneurs, I could not study/work/fight hard enough to address all the myriad of challenges developing. I had to search for legal expertise to assist me. After receiving 2/3 personal recommendations, googling local attorneys, and researching industry boards profusely, I finally came to the conclusion that Barbie Lieber was the right person for me. I could not have been more correct. To begin with Barbies' experience immediately showed as she was able to calm the nervous wreck I had become. By helping me catch my breath, re-assuring me that this is a winnable fight, and willing to help me through all the legalese, I felt more focused and confident. Then by taking me step-by-step through all of the myriad of options, providing me training/certification, and actually helping me truly understand the context, Barbie was able to give me the CORRECT advice I sought. With her experience and understanding of the legal system, I quickly realized how much I truly benefited by selecting Barbie. Particularly when I saw other people struggle through the process by either doing it themselves or with bad attorneys. If there is one last important item to share: Barbie successfully decreased my debt by over %45 and helped me establish a payment system that let me get back to normal. There is not any better result possible. I am very grateful for her efforts and would like to highly recommend Barbie to anyone! ~ YJK

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