Michael A. Cibik

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Michael A. Cibik

also known as Cibik Law, P.C.

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +4 more

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Michael

Biography

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases and is a former Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Attorney

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Board Cert. Bankruptcy Attorney. Former Chapter 7 Trustee. Super Lawyer Rating. Filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. 2022 Avvo Client's Choice Award.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 30%

50 years | 12,000 cases

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

50 years | 6,000 cases

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

50 years | 1,500 cases

15%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 15%

50 years | 150 cases

15%
Tax 10%

50 years | 450 cases

10%
Credit Repair 5%

50 years | 750 cases

5%
Debt Settlement 5%

50 years | 600 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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+ 7
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 49 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cibik Law, P.C.

1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

philadelphiabankruptcylawyers.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael A. Cibik's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

123 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Charlene | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Professional, Supportive, and With Me Every Step of the Way⭐️

The team was professional, patient and always answered my questions. They guided me through my Chapter 13 from beginning to end and helped make a stressful process manageable. I truly appreciate their support and would recommend them to anyone needing help.

Posted by Aby | October 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Chapter 13

Mr Cibik did great job, helped me lot's with chapter 13 thru past five years.

Posted by Janice | July 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

So Thankful For Mr. Cibik & Mr. Assad

I can not thank Mr. Michael Cibik, and during this last year his associate Mr. Mike Assad, enough for all the compassion and understanding they have shown me during this very stressful & embarrassing time in my life. They have been with me every step of the way, even during Covid when I had to adjus...t my monthly payments. Mr. Cibik and Mr. Assad are very kind men and are both a credit to their profession. Mr. Cibik has never been judgemental or made me feel that this was my fault and I shouldn't be in this position. He gave me the best legal advice and guided me through the legal maze of Chap. 13 bankruptcy. I believe that without Mr. Cibik & his entire law office, I might still be paying the "debt consolidation" fraudsters that I was paying when I met him. Thank you so very much for your knowledge and compassion. Anyone facing bankruptcy should contact Mr. Cibik, and his associate Mr. Assad. With their help, you can face the music with a positive attitude, that they will be there for you and not make you feel any shame. I am so very grateful to have that gorilla off my back.

Posted by Scott | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Excellent bankruptcy lawyers!!

They were able to strip of loans that were way over the value of my home and keep me in it. The whole process was seemless and they always had time to answer and questions. All around great job!!

Posted by K.Charles | February 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A man that is very extraordinary in his professional discipline of the law

I was grace to have him handle my chapter 13 case. He listened to me, value what I had to say, he was very culture sensitive, a counselor that put my interest above all else. He's a very humble man.

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Michael A. Cibik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Cocco

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael and his partner are diligent professionals on behalf of debtors in a practice area marred by hit and run practitioners competing on price alone rather than sound counsel and aggressive advocacy. I have had the pleasure of representing debtors with them on other consumer law claims for their clients too often ignored in plain vanilla representation that doesn't look at all of the debtor's legal issues and claims."

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William Levant

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Gerson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Cibik has been practicing in this area for a long time, and knows everything you need him to know. I completely trust him, and have referred clients to him."

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Bradley Cornett

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Grunfeld

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is competent, diligent, resourceful, honest, compassionate and articulate."

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Christy Adams

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael Cibik as an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy."

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Jon Fox

Unknown lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Attorney Michael A. Cibik, Jr. Michael is a great lawyer, advocate and very conscientious. I have known Michael since we went to law school together."

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Harry Begier

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent and well regarded bankruptcy lawyer."

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James Pearson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Professional and used by me to refer potential clients for bankruptcy counselling and representation."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mile is a diligent and hardworking attorney. His clients are lucky to have him on their side. I recommend Mike Cibik without reservation or hesitation."

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Karen Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As I only do Family Law, Mr. Cibik has been a wonderful source of information and assistance in his area of expertise!"

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John O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike has a long established and excellent reputation in the Philadelphia legal community."

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Gavin Lentz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has decades of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer and gets great results."

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Nicholas Fausto

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Weisberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Friend

"It is my pleasure to fully endorse attorney Cibik."

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Lawrence Rubin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a well-respected member of the debtor bar in Philadelphia. He is well liked by the community and in Bankruptcy Court. Mike has, at least 20+ years of experience and is recognized as an expert in the field."

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Michael Cataldo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. More experience then any other debtor attorney I know. Intelligent and can analyze a person's debt problems quickly and provide sound advice"

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Michael Cataldo

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

America Bankruptcy Board Certification, 25 Year Pin

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

Business Bankruptcy Law Certification, American Bankruptcy Institute

1992

Consumer Bankruptcy Law Certification, American Bankruptcy Institute

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Attorney, Cibik & Cataldo, P.C.

1986 - 1991

Instructor, Pierce College (Bankruptcy Law)

1984 - 1987

Instructor, Villanova University (Business Law)

1981 - 1986

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

1981 - 1995

Instructor, Temple University (Business Law)

1981 - 1983

Instructor, Pennsylvania State University (Tax Law)

1966 - 1977

Chemical Engineer, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Associations

Lawyer Pilots Bar Association

Member

Minor Judiciary Education Board

Member

Pennsylvania State Board of Podiatry

Member

Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Member

Union League of Philadelphia

Member

Air Owners and Pilots Association

Member

Federal District Court Historical Society

Member

Building Owners' and Managers' Association

Member

American Arbitration Association

Member

Building Owners' and Managers' Association, Members Committee

Member

National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, City Policy Committee

Member

American Bar Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Legislative Liason Committee

Member

National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, City Policy Committee

Member

National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, Fee Disputes Committee

Member

Aviation Law Committee

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association, Bankruptcy Committee

Member

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Cossmam

Avoided inchoate judicial liens on home with state exemption.

421 CHESTNUT VS ALOIA

Creditor was denied the right to pursue a nondischargeability action

Adamar/Tropicana vs. August

Gambling Debt Discharged

Kasitz v Yelow Book

Obtained sanctions and collected $7,500 for the debtor for the wrongful activity .

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Education

1981

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws (Tax Law)

1976

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Delaware

M.B.A (Marketing)

1966

Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)

BS - Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering)

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Scott Adams Show

Bankruptcy

Publications

N/A

Philadelphia Public Record Understanding Bankruptcy

Languages

English

Activity

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