Scott F. Waterman

Scott F. Waterman

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Media, PA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Litigation

110 West Front Street, Media, PA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 34%

There are two reasons why people file a bankruptcy. Financial and emotional. We try to put our clients at ease so they can get a fresh start.

32 years | 1,000 cases

34%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 33%

Chapter 13 allows homeowners to keep their property so they can repay some or all of their debts over 3 to 5 years.

32 years

33%
Litigation 33%

32 years

33%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

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Location

Iannello, Waterman & Muir, LLp

110 West Front Street, Media, PA, 19063

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Scott F. Waterman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
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Posted by Roger & Agnes B | October 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He is a True Help in Times of Need

Our chance of staying in our house seems fading as days goes by, we went through modification once and has to have one the second time, we went to counselor to counselors but all of them says, there's no chance for us, their best advised was to file bankruptcy. The last counselor handed us a list ...of lawyers that my wife started to call and the only office that answer was Scott by himself, immediately my wife felt a good impression of Scott professionalism. We came to his office, as was advised earlier by counselors we did previously seen was to file bankruptcy, but when we met him we did express our desire if we could had a 2nd loan modification, and to our surprise, he said "I can't promise you anything but Yes we can do that and if it won't work then we could do bankruptcy" that tells us that his knowledge is enormous. We did proceed with the modification and along the process he guided us, call us in his office if need be, he is on top of our case, after few months, we received a letter from the servicer of our loan telling us that "we were dis-approved in our loan modification". After few days Scott called us to appear in his office, our minds tells us that, this is it he gonna tell us the bad news, honestly we don't know what happen or what he did, when he sees us in his office , he has this big bright smile, pulled up a bunch of documents from his cabinet and with that bright big smile lean forward on us and said" Congratulations your loan modification for the 2nd time got approved". My wife almost jumped with much happiness, we so relieved and very grateful and thankful of him. I will not blink and never hesitate to recommend him, he's a true help in time of need, "Scott is the Man"

Posted by Jeff | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best decision I ever made

Scott was referred to me by a relative who is a partner in a large firm. She told me to trust Scott, and it was the smartest decision I could have made. He is both thorough and extremely professional. I remember leaving our first meeting feeling like an incredible weight was lifted off my shoulde...rs. Scott explained to me what would happen throughout the case, and everything went exactly as he said it would go. Every time I had a question for him, he got back to me right away and always made me feel like I was valued. I don't know what I would have done without his professional guidance. Going through a bankruptcy is such a stressful experience, and having the right lawyer is critically important. I feel like I have gotten my life back, and I have Scott to thank for it.

Posted by Nicole | June 19, 2015

An amazing Lawyer

Scott has made my journey through the bankruptcy process a breeze. From start to finish all of my questions were answered in a way that I would understand them. He also made himself available to my schedule if I needed to speak or meet with him. I am very grateful and satisfied with the outcome and I... cannot thank him enough for helping me through this process.

Posted by John | May 2, 2015

Made the Process Much Easier Than I'd Ever Exxpected

My wife and I reached the point where we couldn't manage credit card debt that had grown to severe amounts. Although people had recommended considering bankruptcy in the past, we were hesitant because of both the stigma and worrying about all the complications and ramifications. Fortunately a colle...ague of mine recommended Scott. From the first meeting he made sure to put us at ease, and then guided us through the process so we understood all the decisions to be made. He advised us on things we would want to do in order to manage life after bankruptcy. Due to a change in income during the process which reduced our ability to repay a portion of our debt to nill, Scott changed the filing from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7. Even though this meant a part of his compensation would get eliminated in the Chapter 7 he did the changes without any hesitation and guided us through the process. His demeanor was always calm and professional, and he was able to keep us informed of what was happening and what each next step would be. Our bankruptcy was approved, it was quick and was not at all traumatic as we originally had thought it would be. We are very grateful.

Posted by michael | February 26, 2015

gratitude

Scott Waterman put me at ease the moment I walked in to his office...dealing with a very difficult and emotional time. He was most knowledgeable, and informed me as to what to expect, and he was "right-on". Mr. Waterman was always accessable and answered all of my questions...as repetitive as some m...ight have been. I wish I had seen him earlier!!

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Scott F. Waterman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Stranick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is the very best in the area"

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Felix Velter

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott has been a great resource for me and has a great understanding of all aspects of the Bankruptcy code. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Stanwood

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a thoughtful advocate and has a deep understanding of the bankruptcy code and how to navigate it. He is always ready with an accurate answer to questions I or colleagues have."

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Michael Cataldo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a great asset to the whole bankruptcy community with education programs he helps organize and speak at"

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Top Bankruptcy Attorney, Main Line Today Magazine

2007

Top Bankruptcy Attorney, Main Line Today Magazine

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Iannello, Waterman & Muir, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project

Board Member

2011 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association

Chair Bankruptcy Committee

National Association of Consumer Attorneys

Past State Chair

2012 - 2013

Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference

Past Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Scarbough, 461 F.3d 406 (3rd Cir. 2006)

Debtor won

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Education

1994

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Tufts University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Bankruptcy Institute

Consumer Bankruptcy

2012

Bankruptcy Institute

Consumer Bankruptcy

Publications

2015

PBI Bankruptcy Institute 2014 Consumer Case Law Update

2013

18th Annual Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Institute 2013 Consumer Caselaw Update

2006

The Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly Bankruptcy Law Reform: A Primer for the General Practitioner

Languages

English

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