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Michael James Duffy
also known as Michael J. Duffy Esq.
About Michael
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Business
85%
15 years
Intellectual Property
15%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
1735 Market Street, 21st Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Michael James Duffy's Reviews
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Posted by Lisa | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
An attorney that you can really count on
No one likes to use an attorney, but unfortunately, sometimes they are necessary. I recently had 2 very aggravating legal issues that I hired Michael to resolve. Michael was very responsive. He always kept me up to date on any new developments. He was also respectful of my budget. For one of t...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very knowledgable and generous with his time.
Mr. Duffy took the time to quickly offer some sound advice to a legal question I had posted on Avvo. His input was concise and well thought out and pertained directly to my situation, so I knew he took the time to read and understand everything I had posted, instead of just giving me a blanket answe...
Posted by Syswizard | January 11, 2012 | Family
Valuable consultation
Mike was gracious enough to give me a free consultation on a very complex case involving my family. His ideas were well constructed and I will be considering some of them in the near future. Unfortunately, the circumstances of the case prevented him from representing me.
Posted by Edward | December 19, 2011 | Business
Great lawyer - made my international transaction happen
I had an international business issue that Michael helped me with (related to business organization). There were so many things I never considered, but he explained to me in understandable language and helped me with. I didn't have lots of hours to pay for, just the help I needed. I'd go to Michael a...
Michael James Duffy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Duffy is one of the finest business attorneys in PA. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"Attorney Duffy provides sound quality counsel for posted questions on Avvo as seen in the high percentage of his answers marked as good answers. If one needs legal services for a business, bankruptcy or international law matter, a consult with Mr. Duffy is in order. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Duffy is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."
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Experience
Honors
2011
ICC International Medication Competition, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris, France
2011
Pro Bono Certification, Rutgers School of Law
2004
Dean's Scholarship, Rutgers School of Law
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
2013 - 2022
Attorney, Mitts Law, LLC
2008 - 2010
Corporate Training Program Director, UNESCO Vietnam
2003 - 2008
President, Peoples Wireless, LLC
Associations
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2012 - Present
Camden County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Bankruptcy CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division General Practice, Solo and Small Firm CommitteeAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, International Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Business Law CommitteeAttorney Member
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
SOLOSEZ
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Chahua v. Astrue, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
Decision for client plaintiff awarding back benefits for seven years totaling over $60,000
Client suffering financial harship
Obtained multiple loan modifications on primary and secondary mortgages, allowing him to keep his house.
Education
2011
Rutgers School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Rutgers College, New Brunswick
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Entrepreneur Seminar
International Distribution
2009
Modern International Business Practices
International Business
2009
International Business Practices in Vietnam
International Trade
Publications
2012
Duffy Law
Personal Bankruptcy Basics
2012
2012
2012
Philadelphia Inquirer
Residents fight to preserve "the other Mount Laurel"
2012
CreditCards.com
The high cost of descending into drug-related debt
2012
Thanh Nien News
US veteran pushes for extradition in grizzly Nha Trang slaying
2012
Investopedia
Best States To Start Your Business In
2011
New York Bar Association
TASK FORCE ON NEW YORK LAW IN INTERNATIONAL MATTERS
Languages
Vietnamese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I look up my attorneys past case files to see what he has won and the type of cases he's worked on?
05 Feb 2013
Q&A
Can I file a Chapter 13 with a balloon mortgage that came due in July 2011 (New Jersey) I can't refinance
25 Jan 2013
Q&A
Getting paid to buy and export a car?
25 Jan 2013