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  • Media, PA
  • Licensed for 19 years
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About Michael

 

Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney.  Over 10 years experience practicing Real Estate Law, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trusts and Estates and Bankruptcy.  Area of concentration includes complex business and real estate transactions, including mergers and leveraged buy-outs, corporate and other entity formation, acquisition and restructuring and business succession planning. Notable types of transactions include: sales and acquisitions of premier office buildings, shopping centers, and apartment complexes, joint ventures, partnerships, and limited liability companies, commercial leases for retail, office, and warehouse space, financing of multi-state portfolio transactions, including those involving securitized mortgages and mezzanine debt. Litigated Mechanics’ Lien Claims, Title and Easement Claims, Landlord-Tenant matters and Construction Defect Litigation. Versed in all facets of collections practice, from dunning through execution on judgments and garnishment. Skilled bankruptcy practitioner, specifically as it relates to mortgage foreclosure matters, adversary proceedings and relief from stay motions. Particular emphasis with Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy-related litigation: debtor and creditors' rights. 

Practice areas

  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 40%

    Has represented all manner of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy related litigation.

    18 years

  2. Business: 20%

    Start-Ups, LLC's, S-Corp's, Partnerships, Business Organization Documents, Contracts

    20 years

  3. Litigation: 20%

    Commerical Litigation, IRS Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation

    20 years

  4. Real estate: 20%

    Property Assessment Appeals, Gas Leasing, Foreclosure, Land-Use, Construction and Land Development,

    20 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Law Office of Michael Alan Siddons, Esquire

230 N. Monroe Street
P.O. Box 403
Media, PA, 19063

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYCurrently registered 201702/27/2022
      MDActive201403/30/2022
      NJActive200903/31/2022
      PAActive200203/15/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale Hubbell2014
      10 Best Bankruptcy Attorneys in PennsylvaniaAmercian Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys2014
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale Hubbell2013
      Philadelphia's Top Rated LawyersALM2013
      2013 Top Rated Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy AttorneyALM2013
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale Hubbell2012
      2009 Pro Bono Attorney Recognition AwardLegal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania2009
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerMargolis Edelstein2009 - 2012
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Delaware County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee2014 - Present
      Legal Aid of Southeastern PennsylvaniaPro Bono Attorney2008 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Margolis Edelstein“Is Your Independent Contractor an ‘Employee’?”2011
      Margolis Edelstein“The Importance of Business Succession Planning”2011
      Margolis Edelstein“Pennsylvania’s Mechanics’ Lien Law-An Update”2011
      Margolis Edelstein“ Avoiding Preference Litigation in Collection Matters”2011
      Margolis Edelstein“ The Truth on Tax Resolution Companies and IRS Offers-In-Compromise”2011
      Margolis Edelstein“Home Improvement Contractors Beware”2010
      Margolis Edelstein“ I Just Received a Marcellus Shale Gas Lease Proposal...Now What?”2009
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Villanova University School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2005
      Widener University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
      Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)BA - Bachelor of Arts1998
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      BOOT CAMP: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures”Mortgage Foreclosure CLE2012
      Delaware County Community CollegeBusiness Succession Planning2011
      Marcellus Shale WorkshopMarcellus Shale Gas Leasing in Pennsylvania2010
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Mortgage Foreclosure DefenseConfidential Settlement
      Execution on JudgmentSettled
      Real Estate Property Assessment Appeals

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      Lawyer Moseley Cary Collins III

      Moseley Collins, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an excellent reputation in the legal community.

      Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

      Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Moseley Cary Collins III

      Moseley Collins, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an excellent reputation in the legal community.

      Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

      Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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      Lawyer Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

      Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Litigation Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
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      Lawyer Simon Kabzan

      Simon Kabzan, Litigation Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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      I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice.

      Lawyer Richard Geller

      Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Michael. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

      Lawyer James Charles Shields

      James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Lawrence S. Rubin

      Lawrence Rubin, Family Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I would describe Siddons as reasonable, direct, intelligent, thoughtful and courteous. The man knows what he is doing and gets the job done right. I wish more attorneys were like him-especially in this highly charged area of the law.

      Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

      Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2014
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      Lawyer Michael Stephen Agruss

      Michael Agruss, Litigation Attorney on Apr 26, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse Michael Siddons. Michael focuses his practice on real estate law, business law, commercial litigation, taxation, trusts and estates, and bankruptcy. Michael and I have worked together on federal court cases in Pennsylvania. Michael knows the law, knows the local attorneys, and knows the judges' policies and procedures. Michael's knowledge about the legal community in Pennsylvania gave us the upper hand while litigating in Federal Court. I'm looking forward to working with Michael again.

      Lawyer Seth Laver

      Seth Laver, Business Attorney on Nov 8, 2010
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      Lawyer Christopher A. Tinari

      Christopher Tinari, Tax Attorney on Apr 11, 2010
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