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
Has represented all manner of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy related litigation.
18 years
Start-Ups, LLC's, S-Corp's, Partnerships, Business Organization Documents, Contracts
20 years
Commerical Litigation, IRS Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation
20 years
Property Assessment Appeals, Gas Leasing, Foreclosure, Land-Use, Construction and Land Development,
20 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2017 | 02/27/2022 |
MD | Active | 2014 | 03/30/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2009 | 03/31/2022 |
PA | Active | 2002 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 29 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2014 |
10 Best Bankruptcy Attorneys in Pennsylvania | Amercian Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2013 |
Philadelphia's Top Rated Lawyers | ALM | 2013 |
2013 Top Rated Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Attorney | ALM | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2012 |
2009 Pro Bono Attorney Recognition Award | Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Margolis Edelstein | 2009 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Delaware County Bar Association | Executive Committee | 2014 - Present |
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania | Pro Bono Attorney | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Villanova University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2005 |
Widener University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus) | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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BOOT CAMP: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures” | Mortgage Foreclosure CLE | 2012 |
Delaware County Community College | Business Succession Planning | 2011 |
Marcellus Shale Workshop | Marcellus Shale Gas Leasing in Pennsylvania | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mortgage Foreclosure Defense | Confidential Settlement |
Execution on Judgment | Settled |
Real Estate Property Assessment Appeals |
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Moseley Collins, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Moseley Collins, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Litigation Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
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Simon Kabzan, Litigation Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
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I endorse Michael. Highly respected in the legal community. Strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
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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.
Lawrence Rubin, Family Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2014
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Michael Agruss, Litigation Attorney on Apr 26, 2012
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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.
Seth Laver, Business Attorney on Nov 8, 2010
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Christopher Tinari, Tax Attorney on Apr 11, 2010
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