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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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24 Commerce Street, Suite 530, Newark, NJ, 07102
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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 anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A Blessing
Michelle was honestly a blessing. She was consistent throughout my entire experience with her and laid out several different options that would be possible for my personal situation. Being young, I was confused by a few things and she was more than willing to take the extra time to really break thing...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Couldn't have asked for a better Lawyer
Michelle is one of the greatest attorneys you will ever find in the New York Ciry area. She is always just a phone call away and truly cares for her clients. I was referred to her from a friend of mine who was one of her clients. Michelle helped me save my home from getting foreclosed upon. Through t...
Posted by Drew | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
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 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...
"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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