Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Philadelphia, PA

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Bankruptcy and debt

5%

Represent business entities & individuals in their capacity as creditors, debtors in bankruptcy, chapter 7, 11 or 13 trustees, debtor or equity committees & indenture trustees. Handle collections, restructuring, work-out & dissolution matters.
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34 years
Business

5%

Assist in forming company, as well as financing, operations, tax & exit strategy & execute same. Draft equity, investor & employment agreements. Assist with employment policies. Help secure virtual or bricks & mortar office space.
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34 years
Chapter 11 bankruptcy

5%

Draft Plans, Motions & Settlements. Represent: Barneys, Phoenix Information Systems, Equity Security Holders Committee, Columbia Gas, Bondholders Committee, Federated Department Stores, DBSI Diversified Realty REIT & Trustee, Cajun Electric.
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34 years
Chapter 13 bankruptcy

5%

Assist client to get a fresh start & keep their homes. Prepare Petition & Schedules. Draft & Administer Chapter 13 Plans. Deal with student loan discharge, exemption, relief stay & related matters. Negotiate loan modifications. Settle disputes.
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34 years
Chapter 7 bankruptcy

5%

Assist client to get a fresh start. Prepare Petition & Schedules. Run through Means Test & Financial Analysis to qualify for Chapter 7 (v. Chapter 13). Deal with student loan discharge, exemption, relief stay & related matters.
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34 years
Copyright application

5%

Help secure copyright qualification, protection & licensing. Assist with registration & notice, infringement & take-down issues under Digital Millenium Copyright Act, as well as public domain issues.
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34 years
Corporate and incorporation

5%

Form corporations. Draft & file relevant state registration documents, namely, Certificate & ByLaws. Draft shareholder agreements, restricted stock purchase agreements & related required agreements & equity benefit or other plans.
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34 years
Debt and lending agreements

5%

Draft Promissory Notes, Security Agreements, UCC-1 Filing Statements & Mortgage Instruments & perfect/file security interests. Draft ancillary agreements. Assist with payment disputes, prepayments, collections & cross-collateralization issues.
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34 years
Employment and labor

5%

Assist employees & employers with agreements, policies, restrictive covenants & equity allocation in recruiting, hiring, retention, promotion, termination & severance matters under Title VII, IX, Disability, Age, Nationality, Wage & Hour laws.
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34 years
Equipment finance and leasing

5%

Draft Equipment Lease & Financing Agreements & related UCC-1 filing statements. Deal with bankruptcy assumption or rejection of true leases & treatment of finance leases, including strategic options for debtor & lessor/financier.
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34 years
Foreclosure

5%

Defend homeowners from foreclosure actions. Prosecute actions on behalf of lenders. Mediate loan modifications & resolutions of disputes. Assist with reinstatement &/or pay-off.

34 years
Intellectual property

5%

Help create, protect & license IP via legal process. Implement trade secret program. Draft restrictive contractual covenants & employment agreements to monitor past employee practices & prevent future employer infringement or misappropriation.
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34 years
International law

5%

Draft employment, equity, intellectual property, joint venture & other contracts among parties from different countries & venues. Help foreign start-ups establish companies in the U.S. for both business & non-immigrant L, E or other visa purposes.
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34 years
Limited liability company (LLC)

5%

Form LLC's. Draft & file state registration documents, namely Certificate & Operating Agreement. Draft related property transfer/other agreements. Handle professional practices, L, E or other non-immigrant visa start-ups, music, tech & more.
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34 years
Mergers and acquisitions

5%

Draft/negotiate/execute asset or stock agreement for purchase or sale of all or part of a company. For tax, licensing & financing purposes, choose triangular or simple, reverse or forward mergers, depending upon private or public structure.
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34 years
Patent application

5%

Help companies, entrepreneurs & employees secure patents in the U.S. & abroad. Assist with trade secret program v. patent prosecution. Help companies, entrepreneurs & employees avoid/defend infringement suits & obtain relief from infringers.
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34 years
Real estate

5%

Assist individuals, business entities & investors to purchase, sell or lease commercial & residential property. Draft leases & purchase/sale agreements. Assist with landlord-tenant matters, tax appeals & related matters.
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34 years
Securities offerings

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Assist issuer or investor clients seeking to offer, sell or purchase securities via crowdfunding, private placement or initial public offering (IPO). Draft business plan, prospectus, SEC forms, Survey Letter & LOIs.
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34 years
Trademark application

5%

Help secure qualifying trademarks for business branding. Assist with policing, registration & notice. Help avoid/defend infringement suits & obtain relief from infringers. Assist with disputes over confusion, dilution or tarnishment.
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34 years
Venture capital

5%

Assist founders & investors with VC financing term sheets & execution of investment transactions. Includes choice of, or conversion to, a particular entity structure, as well as tax & financing analysis.
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34 years

I have over 25 years of experience in the business law space and am a seasoned Lecturer at The Wharton School. With a trusted and robust legal network of co-counsel, I strive to bring value to the table, offering clients a unique brand of personalized service that is creative and practical. My resources include Women Owned Law and Legal Services Firms, boutique niche firms with Big Law expertise, and relevant Legal Trade Associations and International Chambers of Commerce. I speak French, Arabic, Hebrew and German and enjoy working closely with all of my clients. I am admitted to practice in the state and relevant federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. I look forward to helping you navigate and resolve your legal issues.

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Licensed for 26 years

State NJ

Status Active

Acquired 2007

Updated 11/04/2022

State PA

Status Active

Acquired 1996

Updated 12/04/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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E. Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker LLC

1528 Walnut Street , Suite 511

Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Posted by Jason | November 22, 2017

Carolyn is GREAT!

Carolyn is a wonderful attorney. I found her to be highly knowledgeable, responsive to my needs, professional, and all around great to work with. ON several occasions she provided much needed advice that allowed for reassurance and peace of mind. She acted as if my case mattered to her personally. I want to thank you for all her help

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Posted by Adam | November 14, 2017

Saved me from a bad deal

I was contacted by a company to be a consultant in exchange for stock options. Carolyn advised to ask specific questions, for which I did not received satisfactory answers. In the end I walked away. I’m glad that i followed her advice

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2017

Review of Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker

Personalized attention, responsive, detail oriented. High quality preparation of and review of contracts/related documents for my consulting firm.

Posted by Elaine | November 13, 2017

Carolyn got the job done!

We contacted a well known pool company to do a full renovation. It turned into a nightmare. Thousands of dollars for work so badly done a second renovation along with replacement of fixtures the company’s workers broke were needed after it was “finished “. Carolyn was awesome - a force of nature. Her hard work and savvy resulted in a full redo of the project. Without her representation we were going nowhere with this company. She is smart, focused and committed. Her professional and easy going demeanor make her easy to relate with. We are very thankful we were referred to her and contracted with her to help us. Our pool is once again a source of fun and relaxation thanks to Carolyn.

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Posted by Dana | November 5, 2017

All details covered

Carolyn was excellent. Walked me through every step of the process. Was available to speak whenever I needed. She’s extremely detail oriented, missing nothing.

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Work Experience

Lecturer
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
2011 - Present

Managing Partner and Founder
E. Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker LLC
2007 - Present

Of Counsel
Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers
1999 - 2007

Associate
Leboeuf Lamb Greene & Macrae, LLP
1989 - 1999

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Education

Columbia University
JD - Juris Doctor
1989

Columbia University
MA - Masters Arabic Language & Literature
1986

Barnard College, Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1984

Legal Cases

Angel Financing/Prepayment Default: Assist client with dispute regarding illegal prepayment
Advise that prepayment is likely default under contract subject to state law.

Consumer/Construction: Assist client with dispute against pool company to complete construction
Construction redone timely and to client's satisfaction with cooperation of pool company.

Pharma/Consulting Contract: Draft Independent Contractor Agreement with Big Pharma
Client use of agreement for Consulting Engagements.

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Associations

Select Counsel
Member
2017 - Present

Women Owned Law
Chair Governance, Vice Chair Regional Counsel Committees
2017 - Present

French American Chamber of Commerce
Member
2015 - Present

Lechu Neranena
President
2012 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
2008 - Present

Philadelphia Israel Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee
2008 - Present

Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance
Chair Phila Chapter, Presidents' Circle Committee; Journal Board
2007 - Present

Kohelet Yeshiva
Board of Trustees
2006 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Committee
Member
2002 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
Member
2000 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
1999 - Present

Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference
Member
1999 - Present

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Languages Spoken

French

Arabic

Hebrew

German

English

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Honors and Awards

Pro Bono Roll of Honor
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania’s
2008

VIP Chancellor’s Award
VIP (Volunteers for the Indigent Program)
2008

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2004

Publications

Louis D. Brandeis Law Society Newsletter
Jewish Debtor-Creditor Law: Does it Permit the Filing for Bankruptcy in the U.S. Courts?
2011

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review (Winter 1999), Volume 7, No. 2
FF&E and the True Lease Question: Article 2A and Accompanying Amendments to UCC Section 1-201(37)
1999

1998-1999 Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law
Prepayment Premiums in Bankruptcy: A Remedy for Unsecured Creditors?
1998

6 CommLaw Conspectus: Journal of Communications Law and Policy 59 (Winter 1998) and Infrastructure (Fall 1997), Volume 37, No. 1
PCS Licenses and The ‘Specter’ of Bankruptcy
1998

The Bankruptcy Strategist (August 1996)
Minimizing Risk: Securing a Loan With an Anticipated Tax Refund
1996

Shopping Center Legal Update (Winter 1993), Volume 12, No. 3
OREA’s and Bankruptcy
1993

Shopping Center Legal Update (Spring 1992), Volume 12, No. 1
Judicial Consideration of Adequate Assurance in Bankruptcy Cases
1992

International Council of Shopping Centers Report
Shopping Centers and Bankruptcy: The Effect of the 1984 Amendments on Leases and Operating and Reciprocal Easement Agreements
1992

Real Estate Finance (Summer 1991), Volume 8, No. 2
Good Faith and the Single-Asset Debtor: Trends in Recent Bankruptcy Filings
1991

Trusts and Estates (November 1990), reprinted in The New York State Bar Journal (February 1991), (March/April 1991)
Amending the Estate Tax Return: Respective Duties of an Executor and Counsel to an Executor With Respect to Post-Return Changes in the Estate
1990

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation to Hungarian Trade Delegation
Penetrating the U.S. Start-Up Market
2017

Overcoming Career Obstacles
SharpHeels Career Advancement Summit
2017

Making the Most of a Virtual Office
Getting the Work Done
2017

Lunch & Learn with Attorney & Professor Carolyn Hochstadter
Navigating Start-up Law
2017

How to Qualify for Investor Visas and Green Cards
Establishing a Business in the U.S.
2017

Critical Legal Concerns Facing Entrepreneurs
Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
2017

Considerations when Starting Your Own Practice
Office Space, Budgets and Loans
2017

Advocating For Change Within The Israeli Legal System
We Can Do It!
2017

Halacha (Jewish Law) & Community Inclusion
Law & Diversity
2016

Innovation Engagement Speaker Series
Legal Challenges of Early Stage Startups
2015

A Survey of Basic Start-Up Issues
Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
2015

Wharton Business and Law Association Second Annual Conference
Law for Entrepreneurs
2014

Wharton Business and Law Association
Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Practical Tips and Tool
2013

Bankruptcy Basics for 2011
Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy
2013

Bankruptcy/Foreclosure in Jewish & American Law
When the Gelt is Gone
2011

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)

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Manuela Morais

Corporate and incorporation Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is highly skilled in establishing businesses for foreign investors. As a seasoned, experienced corporate attorney, she is capable of dealing with complex legal matters relating to start-up U.S. companies. I would highly recommend Carolyn for this type of legal service."

Marjorie Jacobs

Business Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Carolyn's extensive experience, impressive credentials and creative, practical approach to client concerns, make her especially well qualified to handle a wide variety of business matters, in general, and bankruptcy, as well as debtor/creditor matters, in particular."

Nancy Lanard

Business Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is a highly regarded and well respected attorney and I strongly recommend her for any of your business legal needs."

Marjorie Jacobs

Land use and zoning

Nancy Lanard

Franchising

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