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Shmuel Klein

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 38 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Spring Valley, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection, Debt Collection, Banking

117 South Main St, Spring Valley, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013
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About Shmuel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Bankruptcy is a very powerful tool. It can stop a foreclosure or law suits and bank levy and garnishment. It can give you a fresh start. Chapter 7 which wipes out your debt and may allow you to keep your property. Chapter 13 allows you to catch up on missed mortgage or car payments and even late tax payments. Chapter 11 is for persons or companies that have over $1M of debt. It is important to discuss your debt problems with us. Stay away from debt settlement & Debt consolidators.

39 years | 1,654 cases

30%
Consumer Protection 30%

Your credit report contains information about where you live, how you pay your bills, whether you've been sued, have a judgment, been in court, were arrested, or have filed for bankruptcy. Consumer reporting companies sell the information in your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses that use it to evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, or renting a home. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy and privacy

39 years | 34 cases

30%
Banking 20%

When you bought your home, you probably borrowed money and gave a bank a mortgage on your home. As part of taking out that mortgage and financing your home purchase, you probably paid a lot of fees, interest, "points," and miscellaneous charges. Along with the numerous closing and mortgage documents you received, you should have been given a statement of all those costs and charges. All of those costs had to be included on that statement. Many of those costs were supposed to be included.

39 years | 26 cases

20%
Debt Collection 20%

We sue debt collectors that harass persons regarding debt. A collector is one who regularly collects debts, & includes collection agencies, lawyers & companies that buy delinquent debts & then tries to collect. A debt collector can't contact you at inconvenient times or places, like before 8 in the morning or after 9 at night, unless you agree to it. Collectors can't contact you at work if your boss does not allow it. If a collector calls you, demand validation of the debt & dispute the debt.

39 years | 30 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Disciplinary Resignation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

Law Office of Bleichman & Klein

117 South Main St, Spring Valley, NY, 10977

Law Office of Shmuel Klein

238 William Street, East Orange, NJ, 07017

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Shmuel Klein's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by TnT | May 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

In my corner

I had spoken with two other attorneys. I found Mr. Klein through a friend and am so glad I did! He is very professional, yet really cares. I explained our situation to him and He addressed all our concerns with care and honesty. He has an excellent legal team and was so helpful. We are proud home...owners once again! Thank you Mr Klein.

Posted by rich | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

bait and switch auto

mr klein help get me more money very strait forward easy to talk without all that law stuff I don't now anyway he gets to the point and off he goes no waisted time like mr ricci who loves to talk about law to ad up $ who needs that klein is great

Posted by Itta | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Avvo is wrong. Mr. Klein is the best lawyer. Extreme caution using Avvo recommendations. Read the reviews from actual persons

Mr. Klein is very creative and thoughtful. He resolved our case in a very expeditious and cost effective manner. We spoke to other lawyers and only Mr Klein was able to quickly come up with a solution to our issues. He is an excellent lawyer, very friendly and easy to speak with. He is an excelle...nt and uncompromising advocate who cares about his clients deeply. I highly recommend Mr. Shmuel Klein.

Posted by alta | June 9, 2015

mrs. alta

Mr. Klein was quick in responding to my needs. Very knowledgeable and kept me well informed. I knew I was in good hands and could trust Mr. Klein!

Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2015

Honest, Sincere and Dedicated

I would highly recommend this attorney. He is very honest in the way he represents you in court and gives you legal advice. The decisions Mr. Klein helped me with gave me an extremely favorable outcome. His legal team was very responsive to my inquiries and I really owe them a lot. I was really impre...ssed!

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2013

updated on 10/25/2016

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Shmuel’s comment:

“This discipline was the result a case which I won on appeal and expect to be reinstated.”

Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2001

updated on 06/09/2015

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Shmuel’s comment:

“This discipline was the result a misunderstanding of the law by an attorney, which was resolved in my clients favor.”

Suspension issued in NY, 1999

updated on 09/08/2021

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in NY, 1997

updated on 06/26/2017

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2002 - 2015

Partner, Law Office of Bleichman and Klein

Associations

1997 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gorsthein

Bank got sanctioned for lying to the Court

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Education

1986

Antioch School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

Continuing Legal Education

Defending against Debt Collectors

2009

Conference

Consumer Financial Litigation

Languages

English

Activity

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