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George M. Lutz is a shareholder with Hartman, Valeriano, Magovern & Lutz, P.C., a general practice law firm with offices in Wyomissing and Allentown, PA.

Mr. Lutz earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering (Civil) Degrees from Cornell University in 1978 and 1979, respectively, and earned his JD from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1986.

Mr. Lutz’s represents debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and debt collection proceedings, including student loan matters.

 

Practice areas

Debt collectionBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 70%

    34 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Debt collection: 30%

    I represent individuals and businesses in the defense of student loan and non-student loan debt collection efforts.

    34 years, 300 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Sovereign Building
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Hartman, Valeriano, Magovern & Lutz, P.C.

The Sovereign Building
609 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA, 18101

Hartman, Valeriano, Magovern & Lutz, P.C.

1100 Berkshire Blvd.
Suite 301
Wyomissing, PA, 19610

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCSuspended198910/14/2017
PAActive198607/13/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Bankruptcy Conference OrganizationBerks County Bar Association2011
Paul Harris FellowRotary International2007
Structural Engineering AwardLincoln Arc Welding Company1978
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ShareholderCase, DiGiamberardino & Lutz, P.C.2004 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Berks County Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
Berks County Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember1986 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Maryland School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1986
Cornell UniversityM.Engr1979
Cornell UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1978
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
CLE SeminarThe Essentials of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Practice2013
BCTV Ask A Lawyer ProgramConsumer Bankruptcy and Debt Collection2013
American Law Journal TVThe Bankruptcy Decade: From New Laws to the "Great Recession"2013
American Law Journal TVBankruptcy and Aggressive Debt Collection2013
BCTV Ask A Lawyer ProgramHow to File a Consumer Bankruptcy2010
The Money DoctorConsumer Bankruptcy2009
BCTV Ask A Lawyer ProgramTopics in Consumer Bankruptcy2008
The Money DoctorConsumer Bankruptcy2003
The Money DoctorConsumer Bankruptcy2002
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Lansdale Family Restaurants, Inc. v. Weis Food Services, 977 F.2d 826 (3d Cir 1992)Decision in favor of Lansdale

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EXCELLANT!

Posted by GAILThu Sep 29 2016

GEORGE HANDLED THINGS SO WELL FOR MY FATHER IN LAW. I CAN NOT THANK HIM ENOUGH! HE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND!
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Brenna Mendelsohn, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 24, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

George is an outstanding Bankruptcy Attorney. Many peers look to him for guidance when cases are complicated. His knowledge of the law also makes him well respected by the Trustees and Courts.

Cheryl Rowe, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. My office sends 100% of our Chapter 13 clients to George. He is an outstanding attorney who is a fine advocate, the best of the best, and there is no one whom I hold in higher esteem. He is knowledgeable and takes great care of his clients. I highly recommend him.

Amanda O'Driscoll, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is always willing to help, whether you are a client or a fellow lawyer. One of the most knowledgable people I know on the subject.

Gina Famularo, Child custody Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lutz provides his clients with solid legal advice.

Stephen Otto, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 31, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Mr. Lutz earned a masters degree from a top engineering school (Cornell), and he brings his demonstrated aptitude for rigor and precision to his consumer bankruptcy practice. While he maintains a busy practice due to heavy demand for his high degree of skill, he nonetheless treats each case as a fresh challenge. I would not hesitate to send my dearest friends and family to him.

Amy Good-Ashman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

George is an extremely knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney who gladly shares his advanced knowledge of bankruptcy and debt issues with fellow lawyers, who have come to recognize his substantial expertise in the field of bankruptcy law. I recommend George without hesitation.

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