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Although I started in Security Law, I found my passion practicing bankruptcy. My interest was heightened after 9/11 and I wanted to help businesses filling for bankruptcy that were effected by this tragedy. I like being a boutique firm in order to focus more on litigation recently including discharging student loan debt. I volunteered at the Wounded Warrior Project, Legal Aid Society, and Rutgers Pro-Bono. I enjoy travel and hiking as well and have a goal of climbing every major mountain range in the world.
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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by Everlyn | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Competent, Compassionate, and Caring
When the private school I founded failed, Mrs. Labayen was able to sort through all the legal issues of closing the school and dealing with the creditors. She did all she could to keep me from losing my home as I had put it up for collateral. Being unemployed for 2.5 years she made the necessary st...
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
She made my life so much easier!
The situation with my company was very complex and I thought I would never see the light at the of the tunnel. Michelle, however, was very supportive and always reachable to me. She made the process smooth and helped me overcome my debt with her legal advice. I believe her expertise helped me get my ...
Posted by Drew | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Now all is well only thanks to Michelle
I could not have had a better experience dealing with Michelle. She gave me all the possible options I needed to help alleviate my school debt. Her confidence and eagerness to assist my every need assuaged all my fears about being able to pay down my debt. We also discussed certain measures available...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2014 | Debt Settlement
Saving my life
Michelle was a God send. I was recently divorced, recovering from Cancer and trying to save my home. I was at wits end, but she listened to me, through my tears and sniffles, and gave me hope. She discharged all of my debt in a chapter 7, got me a loan modification which reduced my interest from 6...
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle and I sparred on several bankruptcy matters (I represented the banks at that time) and I always found her to be an extremely well-prepared and knowledgable and persistent opponent. She is respected throughout the bankruptcy community."
"Michelle is truly a lawyer who goes the extra mile for her clients. Not only does she expertly perform the essential service of representing someone in a bankruptcy case, she is the rare lawyer who follows-up to be sure the credit report has been properly updated and that creditors are not continuing to attempt collection after the discharge as some are known to do. She relates well to her clients and is well respected by other lawyers in her field."
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Michelle Labayen
2008 - 2010
Partner, Lutzky & Labayen, LLP
2005 - 2008
Managing Attorney of NYC, Law Office of Macey and Aleman NYC
2003 - 2005
Bankruptcy Associate, Law Office of Charles Juntikka NYC
2004 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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