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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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405 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, 10174
24 Commerce Street, Suite 530, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Debt Settlement
Posted by Sofia | January 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
THE BEST LAWER I MET IN MY LIFE
I was very fortunate to meet Ms Labayen when my student loan become a really heavy financial burden and affected my life negatively. Ms Labayen with her high professionalism decreased my total student loan amount. She also became my angel and supported me emotionally with an open heart. Ms Labay...
Posted by Mae R | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
GODSENT!
Michelle and her staff are top-notch professionals, caring, and overall the best investment I ever made! I went to Michelle in major medical, student, and car debt. I felt lost and ashamed. She made me feel like family from day one. She lifted me up and gave me hope for a better future for my family ...
Posted by Ira | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Check-to-check
WHAT AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!! I'd been living paycheck to paycheck for a few years, okay with "paying-as-I-go" until that "WTF"!? moment when the Vet told me how much it would cost to operate on my dog's Perennial Hernia. Unbelievable. So, as doing nothing wasn't an option, -I maxed out my cred...
Posted by Ms. D | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
A Damsel in Distress
Before Michelle, I could not see my way out of receiving my degree. After all the school put me through I felt so helpless. I explained to Michelle my situation and I was scared that she wouldn't take my case or either assist me with my problem on receiving my bachelor's degree. Time went by and I r...
Posted by jack | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Completely mishandled case
Hired Ms. Labayen to handle a breech of the automatic stay that occurred during my bankruptcy proceedings with another attorney. Ms. Labayen wrote a settlement agreement that misidentified the opposing party, misidentified the property and wrote that the laws of the State of New Jersey would apply fo...
"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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