David J. Doyaga

David J. Doyaga

also known as David J Doyaga, Sr., David Doyaga

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 45 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure

26 Court Street, Suite 1601, Brooklyn, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 70%

I have been representing clients in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for over 20 years and I am also a sitting Chapter 7 Trustee in Brooklyn. My staff and I know what makes someone a good candidate for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and make sure that the whole process foes as smoothly as possible.

45 years | 3,000 cases

70%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

I have been representing clients in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for over 20 years. My staff and I know how to make a Chapter 13 bankruptcy go as smoothly and successfully as possible.

45 years | 1,500 cases

20%
Foreclosure 10%

The foreclosure crisis has escalated in the last few years. Our firm has begun to help former clients and new clients in representing them during their foreclosures. We represent clients in various capacities: to put forth all available defenses in an answer to the complaint, attend all settlement conferences and help in completing modification documents.

18 years | 30 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

David J. Doyaga, Attorneys at law

26 Court Street, Suite 1601, Brooklyn, NY, 11242-1110

David J. Doyaga, Attorneys at Law

Offices in L.I., S.I., White Plains, Poughkeepsie & Newark, Bronx, NY, 10452

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David J. Doyaga's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Debt Settlement

Posted by Gilmar | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Bankruptcy Chapter 7

Cathy Nigro and Atty. David Doyaga provided me with an excellent service from the start to the end. I have used their office twice and I am very satisfied with their service and professionalism. Now I can start all over again and will be able to save for my future and retirement. No more sleepless... nights and worrying about my credit card debts. I will highly recommend their services to my friends.

David Doyaga

Replied last August 04, 2021

Gilmar, thank you for the "5 star excellent" highest rating and for the kind words. Your positive review highlights one of the MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF MY FIRM'S SERVICES: THE "FRESH START". Worrying about debt can make people sick and lose sleep. People find themselves trapped in a circle of despair where they can barely pay the minimums on the credit cards and every month they inch deeper into debt, NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO !! My firm specializes in helping those people. Good luck with your new future and thank you for any future referrals you make. -David Doyaga

Posted by Robert | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Excellent a thorough legal team!

From the day I retained David J Doyaga there was solid communication with Mr. Doyaga and his paralegals. I was able to go on a payment plan for the fee, which was VERY reasonable compared to other firms offering similar services. Once the payment plan was fulfilled, my creditors were stopped from pl...acing liens on my bank account! David Doyaga was humble, courteous and approachable when I had questions! Excellent job!

Posted by Michael | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

You Are Not Alone with Doyaga's Team

From the moment I received the brochure in September and called in October. I spoke with one of the team- Cathy. She was caring, friendly and understanding. She went over some preliminary to see what was right for me. I will say that call was the first time I think I exhaled. In trying to pay the b...ills on my own that accumulated from he past with my late mother. I went for the consultation in Syosset location and met his partner. We went over everything and they even provided me with tissues as I was getting so emotional. I felt like there was no way out. But there was a Solution. So the plan started, Cathy was efficient in emailing me what they needed, advised what the next steps were and there for me during the hearing. I definitely recommend his office to assist you in finding a Solution. The first step in you getting that nice exhale moment for yourself is to give his office a call. Thank you again Doyaga Team!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Bankruptcy and loan modification

My house was in foreclosure and I was drowning in debt. Went in and met with Theresa, she was so kind and explained everything and advised us the best way to help ourselves. The bank gave me a hard time for my loan modification but they pushed thru and I’m now living with a second chance to owning my... home. And also finally able to get a credit card again.

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Freda S. Nisnewitz Award for Service to the Brooklyn Community, Brooklyn Bar Association

1998

Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association

1992

Distinguished Service Award, Brooklyn Bar Association

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Member of the Chapter 7 Trustee Panel, United States Bankruptcy Trustees Office

1984 - 2018

Founding Attorney and Senior Partner, Doyaga & Schaefer

1981 - 1984

Assistant Law Professor, Baruch College

Associations

2005 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee

1998 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member, Judiciary Screening Committee

1991 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee

2011 - 2016

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Member, Committee in the Judiciary

2000 - 2000

Brooklyn Bar Association

President

2000 - 2001

New York State Bar Association

Member, Nominating Committee

1999 - 2000

Brooklyn Bar Association

President-Elect

1998 - 1999

Brooklyn Bar Association

Second Vice President

1997 - 1998

Brooklyn Bar Association

Secretary

1997 - 1999

Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyers Project

President

1996 - 1997

Brooklyn Bar Association

Treasurer

1993 - 1995

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors

1993 - 1998

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member, Grievance Committee

1991 - 2019

Brooklyn Bar Association

Chair, Bankruptcy Committee

1990 - 1992

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member, Ethics Committee

Education

1980

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Brooklyn Bar Association, Consumer Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Basis to Advanced Issues

Languages

English

Spanish

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