Michael A. Koplen

Michael A. Koplen

also known as Michael A. Koplen, Esq.

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at New City, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Estate Planning ... +2 more

14 South Main Street, Suites 4 and 5, New City, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 70%

Koplen Law Firm provides effective and experienced legal services regarding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and Business Bankruptcy.

44 years | 5,000 cases

70%
Foreclosure 10%

44 years | 2,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Koplen Law Firm

14 South Main Street, Suites 4 and 5, New City, NY, 10956

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Michael A. Koplen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Bruce | October 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dishonest

Koplen is dishonest. He attempted to represent me and the corporation. When the court sanctioned him, he told me he would find an attorney in name only to represent me. He is sloppy and lazy with filling paperwork. He literally types in your information at $500 an hour. NO a assistant. Went on vacati...on three days before my hearing w/o notification. Call me before you hire this fraud. Bruce 845 642-4374 Call also to join the grievance complaint

Michael Koplen

Replied last November 10, 2022

This particular former client has now left two reviews under two separate names, "Bruce" and "Benjamin". He was our client for only a few weeks. First of all, we were never sanctioned by any court. That is a falsehood. Secondly, I am sorry he was not satisfied with our legal services. In the meantime, we have represented thousands of satisfied clients over the years and were just named to NY Metro Super-lawyers for the fifth year in a row.

Posted by Aaron | September 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Aaron

Took thousands $$$ from me back in ‘04, then walked off my case because I needed to continue paying him in installments, as I simply didn’t have that much cash left on hand. He knew I was good for every penny but preferred to leave me holding a very heavy bag rather than doing the right thing by help...ing me. Our Rabbi and mutual accountant both called him a crook and told me it was a mistake to retain him. I’m still reeling over what he did to me.

Michael Koplen

Replied last November 10, 2022

We barely remember this guy. We handled his divorce almost 20 years ago...in the middle of the process he stopped paying legal fees. He ended up racking up a pretty sizable fee. Eventually, we asked the Court to be relieved as counsel since this guy was flat out refusing to pay us and expected us to keep working for him. Sorry he is so resentful, but he should not have expected our office to work for him like we were his unpaid servants.

Posted by Benjamin | April 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do Not hire this attorney

I made the error in hiring Koplen. He is a one man office who charges you $500.00 an hour for him to enter data. He literally forwarded me inquiries for the IDI a and 341 meetings hours before the IDI meeting and 1 1/2 days before the 341. Totally incompetent. He had the request for a MONTH. And we ...withdrew before anything started… he ruined my credit. He was forced to return the retainer conflict of interest…. Keep away from this charlatan Benjamin

Michael Koplen

Replied last November 10, 2022

“This particular former client has now left two reviews under two separate names, "Bruce" and "Benjamin". He was our client for only a few weeks. I am sorry he was not satisfied with our legal services. In the meantime, we have represented thousands of satisfied clients over the years and were just named to NY Metro Super-lawyers for the fifth year in a row.”

Posted by Anthony | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Totally Saved Us, Thank You Mr. Koplen

Mr. Koplen was a great help to us at at time of financial distress. Our business had failed and we had personally guaranteed a lot of debt, and we were being sued left and right. Very stressful! We were recommended to Mr. Koplen by our family attorney. He said Koplen is the best in the bankruptcy... lawyer business. So we met with Koplen, and he put us immediately to ease. He then guided us through the bankruptcy process, which was actually painless and the final result was the judge reduced all our debts to zero! All throughout the process Mr. Koplen was available to answer questions and calm our nerves. I think Mr. Koplen deserves his reputation as a great lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy

Thank you a million times! He guided me and made such a stressful time become a little more manageable. His professionalism, knowledge and experience are above all. Mr. Koplen will fight for your rights and your money as he did with me. He's the real deal. After what he did for my case he is deservin...g of more then 5 starts!

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Michael A. Koplen's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Sexton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a smart and tough negotiator and courtroom lawyer. He served as opposing counsel on a challenging custody case against me in 2012 and demonstrated a very high level of skill and a solid knowledge of the law. He is ethical, intelligent and tenacious as an adversary but always courteous. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled attorney."

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Kevin Black

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is committed to providing his client's with the best service possible."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael A Koplen has such a calm and direct way of answering legal questions that it is obvious that he has been practicing bankruptcy since the beginning of time! I am honored to have the opportunity to endorse him here on AVVO."

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Reuven Epstein

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Koplen is a good, ethical lawyer. He is very experienced and he gets excellent results. I have referred bankruptcy clients to Mike Koplen and they have been very pleased."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Distinguished Citizen Award, Congress of the United States

1997

Citizen of the Year, Town of Ramapo

1997

Community Service Award, Bikur Cholim of Rockland County

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Professor of Law, Justice John Marshall School of Legal Studies

1999 - Present

Director, Washington Online Learning Institute

2001 - 2011

Senior Attorney, Koplen Law Firm

1994 - 1998

Legislator, Rockland County Legislature

1987 - 2004

Professor, Rockland Community College

1981 - 1985

Associate Attorney, Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP

Associations

2002 - Present

Village of New Hempstead

Deputy Mayor, Trustee

2001 - Present

American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Senior Member

1999 - Present

National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

Senior Counsel

1999 - Present

Washington Online Learning Institute

President and Director

1997 - Present

County of Rockland

Assistant County Attorney

1993 - Present

Rockland County Legislature

Legislator

1993 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Senior Member

1990 - Present

Rockland County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Trial Attorneys of America

Member

1990 - Present

Rockland County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Rockland County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Civil Court of the City of New York

Adjudicator

1982 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1981 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re (Name Redacted)

Motion granted, mortgage lien stripped.

Deutsch v Dress Barn

Jury verdict for Plaintiff, represented by Michael A .Koplen

In re: John and Jane Doe (names redacted)

total success

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Education

1981

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Pace University Law Forum

Bankruptcy: chapter 7 vs chapter 13; federal vs state exemptions

1993

WLIR Radio

Looking at the Law (weekly radio show)

Publications

2012

2009

National Law Guild Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13; How to Determine the Best Choice for Your Client

2007

New York City Bar Association Implementing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005: An Overview for Attorneys, and Law Clerks

2005

University of Virginia Law Division Bankruptcy and Related Law

2003

New York Law Forum Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor: Examples & Explanations.

2002

Bank and Lender Liability Journal Stripping the Lien: Reclassifying Mortgages in Chapter 13; A Way Forward?

1997

Real Estate Weekly Understanding the Indenture Agreement: Industrial Development Bond Financing in New York

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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