Vern S. Lazaroff

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Vern S. Lazaroff

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 41 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Port Jervis, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Probate

39 Front Street 2A, Port Jervis, NY

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About Vern

Biography

With 40+ years of experience, Vern Lazaroff serves clients across New York and Pennsylvania in bankruptcy, real estate, personal injury, and probate law delivering trusted legal counsel when it matters most.

Stop foreclosure and eliminate debt with an experienced New York and Pennsylvania bankruptcy attorney. With over 1,500 cases resolved, Vern Lazaroff helps you get a fresh financial start under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Injured in New York or Pennsylvania through no fault of your own? Vern Lazaroff is a proven personal injury attorney who has handled 500+ cases fighting to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.

Vern Lazaroff guides New York and Pennsylvania families through estate administration, probate court, and will disputes with compassion, clarity, and nearly four decades of experience in elder and probate law.

Trusted New York and Pennsylvania real estate attorney helping buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors navigate closings, disputes, and property transactions protecting your rights for nearly four decades.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

New York bankruptcy & debt relief attorney with 34+ years helping individuals and businesses eliminate debt via Chapter 7 & 13. Serving NYC and all of New York—strategic solutions to stop creditor harassment and foreclosure.

34 years | 1,500 cases

50%
Real Estate 30%

Experienced New York real estate attorney handling residential & commercial transactions, closings, contract disputes, and title issues. Serving NYC with 39+ years protecting buyers, sellers, and investors in NY property matters.

39 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Personal Injury 15%

Dedicated New York personal injury lawyer fighting for maximum compensation in car accidents, slip & fall, and negligence cases. With 41+ years and 500+ cases, I aggressively represent injured clients across NYC and New York State.

41 years | 500 cases

15%
Probate 5%

Trusted New York probate attorney guiding families through estate administration, will probate, and trust disputes. With 29+ years serving NYC and New York State, I simplify probate, resolve contested estates, and protect heirs.

29 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Vern Lazaroff

39 Front Street 2A, Port Jervis, NY, 12771

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123 Blueberry Drive, Milford, PA, 18337

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Vern S. Lazaroff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Hassle free, debt relief!

Very knowledgeable attorney! His office helped me become debt free within 3 months without any headache! The office staff is very helpful! Highly recommend

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2015

Glade We Found Him

Ours was anything but your average cookie cuter case, yet through what seemed like overwhelming circumstances surrounding our Chapter 13 case, Vern and his polite and abundantly capable staff ushered us through a nearly 5 year process that has enabled us to have a new lease on life. Kudos to their P...atience, Cooperation, Professionalism and their dogged-never say die attitude.

Posted by Hana | September 15, 2014

My great experience

One of our life challenges was to find reasonable and trustworthy lawyer. Based on our previous experience we consider our self very lucky. Vern Lazaroff brought our affairs into order and peace of mind. We have bin his clients for many years and his help was always timely and highly professional.

Posted by Kevin | April 26, 2013

Lazaroff & Fetzko - True Professionals

Vern Lazaroff's entire office was incredibly helpful and supportive of me throughout my case. Vern & Brian both explained in plain English every action that was being taken so that I understood how the case was developing. When we were working through the petition, I was not rushed. We spent the ...time necessary for me to understand the questions being asked and to make sure I answered them all completely and honestly. They detailed the specific income and debt information I needed to provide. I felt completely confident in Vern & Brian from the first meeting and they rewarded that confidence with a truly professional performance. They demystified the hearing experience and helped ease the anxiety I felt. I would recommend Vern Lazaroff and Brian Fetzko to anyone facing a legal matter. You will be in very good hands and you will undoubtedly feel like you made the right choice in representation.

Posted by Harlan | February 04, 2013

Guardianship

Vern Lazaroff worked with me to obtain power of attorney for my dad and guardianship for my mom, he also was present on the sale of my parents estate on Long Island, New York, his fees were pleasent, he always kept me up to date on all situations and I have no reason to change attorney's, I am 55 of ...age now and should I need him, I will never hesitate, Vern is a good person.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Managing Partner, Lazaroff & Fetzko LLP

Associations

2007 - 2007

New York State Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2007

Mid-Hudson Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

1995 - 2007

Pike County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Home Saved from Foreclosure

Client successfully completed Chapter 13 plan and saved their home from foreclosure.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Complete Debt Elimination

Client became completely debt-free within 3 months of filing, receiving a full discharge of unsecured debts.

Guardianship & Power of Attorney – Elder Care Estate Planning

Successfully obtained power of attorney and guardianship orders; facilitated smooth estate sale.

Municipal Code Enforcement – Court Rules City Overreached

Court ruled in favor of the client, finding that the City of Port Jervis overreached in its code enforcement action. (Times Herald-Record, March 2016)

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Education

1984

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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