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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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Acquired: 2004
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Acquired: 2012
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405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, 10174
24 Commerce Street, Suite 530, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Posted by Gregory | June 20, 2017 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Peace of Mind
I consulted Michelle when my business partner passed away and was left with a great amount of debt, as well as heirs and family members to my partner's estate making a stressful situation worse. Michelle was able to advise me and give me the peace of mind I needed to sort out the situation.
Posted by Andrew | March 31, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent Job by Michelle!
Nothing but good things to say about Mrs. Labayen as she assisted me through my difficult bankruptcy and made it possible for me to save my home. She was well prepared for our consultation and was very helpful in answering all of my questions. My whole experience was very professional and helped me t...
Posted by elizabeth | March 19, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great Lawyer
I'm very happy I found Michelle Labayen, Michelle helped me with my bankruptcy, she guide me throughout the whole process which made me feel at ease in that difficult time. Thanks to Michelle now after two years later I'm getting ready to purchase my first home and I have excellent credit! I'm v...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Someone who has your best interest at heart!
Michelle is amazing! she seriously gave me a new lease on life. She advised me from every angle from my future planning to how filing a bankruptcy would affect me now. She not only freed me from financial debt but educated me on my rights as a consumer and protected me from the illegal harassment of ...
"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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