Stuart Paul Gelberg

Stuart Paul Gelberg

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 45 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Real Estate

600 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY

About Stuart

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 70%

Board Certified Specialist in both Consumer and Business Bkrys. Bankruptcy Trustee 20 years

47 years | 20,000 cases

70%
Foreclosure 15%

Handle both plaintiff's (bank) and defendant's sides

47 years | 750 cases

15%
Real Estate 15%

47 years | 200 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Stuart P. Gelberg

600 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY, 11530

Stuart P Gelberg

600 Old Country Rd Rm 410, Garden City, NY, 11530-2009

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Stuart Paul Gelberg's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robyn | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Don't Think Twice ! Hire This Outstanding Bankruptcy Attorny

After meeting with severl bankruptcy-13 attorneys in 2013 I met Mr. Gelberg and decided it was a done deal. Mr. Gelberg had decades of experience, understood where I was coming from and where I wanted to be. I never thought in a million years I would have to declare bankruptcy but divorce, having a ...special needs son, losing my job left me no choice. I had to do everything in my power to save my home for my son's sake. Mr. Gelberg worked out a viable 5 year plan that was a stretch but I knew I could somehow achieve. My first meeting at the courthouse in Islip I was terrified but Mr. Gelberg had answers for the trustee to all questions that were asked . When questions were asked by the trustee directly to me, I would look at Mr. Gelberg and the tenseness would leave me. The balance of meetings that I had to appear with Mr. Gelberg in court, Mr. Gelberg was outstanding. You see other people with their lawyers and none could hold a candle to Mr. Gelberg. He also went to court without me several times which was a relief to me. Once the court accepted Mr. Gelberg's 5 year plan for me I have followed it to the letter. I am pleased to say that I am about to come out of bankruptcy and I will forever be grateful to Mr. Gelberg.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy attorney

My attorney mr. Stuart Paul Gelberg is a professional bankruptcy attorney located in Nassau County Garden City New York... mr.gelberg explains the process and helps you decided which path is best for your situation. He was able to quickly answer any questions my wife and I had showing his knowledg...e of his field. He also explain bankruptcy alternatives .....At no point in any of our meetings did I feel pressured into making decisions I was not comfortable with. Mr.gelberg covered everything that needed to be when we met for our341 meeting all paperwork was prepared there was no issue during the meeting i would recommend mr gelberg if you are looking to file bankruptcy in the ny area

Posted by Shua | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A lawyer that will fight for you.

I hired Stuart a number of years ago to handle two situations that I was faced with and knew very little regarding how to handle. He is very direct and straight giving you the accurate information you need to make informed decisions on how to you proceed . He approached my situation with a seriousne...ss, and sense of responsibility that you want from your attorney. Stuart understands the gravity of the issues that his is clients face, and tackles them head on. Even now several years later when something popped up regarding my situation, he did not flinch, and addressed the matter immediately. He is a great attorney that deserves the highest praise.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Impressively Awesome!

I am currently going through the most embarrassing situation of my life - filing chapter 7 while dealing with financial turmoil. The last thing I would have ever thought that I would be doing is writing a review for our lawyer. But Stuart Gelberg is a "rare find" and I feel like karma has brought me ...to this website to give back to him in a way that he has given to me. Aside from the fact that he was strongly recommended to me from a few coworkers and associates, My wife and I found Stuart had excellent credentials, he practices with extreme efficiency and he emphasized that it was imperative to him that we fully grasp what lies ahead. He gave us more than our allotted time to give us a full understanding of the procedures ahead, his fees, and the paperwork he demands for us to supply his office in order for him to take on our case with confidence. Gathering up the required documents was agonizing, and in the small time frame given was not fun. But when we were done, he walked us through his specially designed approach to our specific case and we immediately realized his brilliance. We were overly prepared, so much so that even we were able to walk into the court, confident in our lawyer and our case.. This is all aside from the basics - he is very personable, quite funny, but most importantly, whether you can tell or not, HE CARES about your case, and he will guide you through the letter of the law, and to the best of his abilities. He has a good heart and an excellent staff on hand that will turn a nightmare like bankruptcy into a fresh start with a new friend in Garden City. Thank you Stuart.

Posted by Ted | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The Best Bankruptcy Attorney anywhere

Mr. Gelberg demonstrates the professionalism and knowledge base that other attorneys strive to mimic. His handling of my case was pro-active from the first moment forward and he was and is ten steps ahead of the attorneys on the other side. The correct documentation, motions, meetings, presentation...s and appearances before both the trustee and the judge were perfect. He does not forget anything EVER and will explain - in detail - each step in the process and beyond. I recommend Mr. Gelberg to anyone in need of a bankruptcy attorney. Period.

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Stuart Paul Gelberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Francine Love

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is one of those rare attorneys that can make the subject of bankruptcy less frightening. With his considerable experience representing both individuals and corporations, as both an advocate and a trustee, Stuart brings a steady hand and keen insight into the subject. Consistently recognized by his peers for his professionalism and experience, Stuart is an attorney who is easy to highly recommend, as I do."

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Jay Simon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stuart Gelberg for about 18 years now. To put it simply, I think Stuart Gelberg is the most brilliant bankruptcy attorney I know from all my years of practice in this field. Recently, I desperately needed advise on a bankruptcy matter I had never dealt with before. In a panic I called the one attorney I knew would know what to do-Stuart Gelberg. Stuart came to my rescue and for that I am forever grateful."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Top Lawyer, New York Magazine

2018

Long Island's Top Legal Eagles, Pulse Magazine

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Long Island's Top Legal Eagles, Pulse Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1983 - Present

SPECIALIST CONSUMER AND BUSINESS BANKRUPTCYS, AMERICAN BOARD OF CERTIFICATION

1983 - 2018

Attorney, Stuart Gelberg

Associations

2002 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Education

1980

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Copenhagen

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1992

New York State Bar Association Update

BANKRUPTCY

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