As an attorney, I pride myself on the personal service I give my clients. For instance, I work on all of my mortgage modificaton files myself. I meet with my clients myself, I communicate with them directly via phone or email, I prepare the documents that go to the lender and I communicate with the lender and their attorneys. I do not give the file off to a secretary or paralegal.
Practice areas
30 years, 350 cases
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Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 1991 | 09/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 119 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2016 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Michael A. Kinzer, LLC | 2000 - Present |
| Partner | Walsh, Weinreb & Kinzer | 1998 - 2000 |
| Principal | Law Office of Michael Kinzer | 1992 - 1998 |
| Tax Accountant | Hecht & Co. CPA | 1986 - 1988 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | N/A | 2007 - Present |
| Suffolk County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Hofstra University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| State University of New York, Binghamton | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1986 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| First American Fundng LLC, appellant v. Nelson, respondent 2016 NY Slip Op 01462 | Lower Court ruling upheld |
| First American Funding v. Nelson | Court rejected mortgage company's request for summary judgment |
| In re Taranto | Claims disallowed and client was not required to pay these claims. |
| In re Lemma 394 B.R. 315 | Court denied Washington Mutual's motion to conduct foreclosure sale |
| Greenpoint Savings Bank v. Bannon | Case Dismissed |
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Walter Hnot,, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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Michael is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Somair Alam, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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Michael is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation.
Gregory Cade, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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Michael is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice.
Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 19, 2016
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Michael A Kinzer has an uncanny ability to predict what the other side will do in a dispute and use this ability to successfully defend his clients. I am honored to endorse Mr Kinzer.
Illana Musikar, Foreclosure Attorney on May 3, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure and loan modification. He is my "go to" guy whenever I have clients with situations involving his areas of expertise.
Gene Bolmarcich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 4, 2016
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I know Michael as a colleague and through legal associations going back to the time period that my practice was based in NY. I am very aware of the respect he has garnered in his field. In my opinion, Michael is the type of attorney that clients would want on their side: knowledgable, efficient, and dedicated.
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