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Eugene P. Castagliuolo

Avvo Rating8.8

Licensed for 33 years
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About Eugene

Welcome to my Avvo profile. I was licensed to practice law in New Jersey for nearly 30 years, and I've been actively licensed in Florida for about 25 years. I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, and am a 1987 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. Before that, I earned a BA in psychology and an MBA in economics/finance, both from Temple University. Following law school, I was a New Jersey State Criminal Prosecutor (Financial Crimes Unit) and Florida Assistant Attorney General (Tampa Economic Crime Unit). I am licensed to practice law in all of Florida's state and Federal courts.

Practice areas

Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 40%
Debt settlement: 40%
Credit card lawsuit defense
Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 20%

Languages spoken

English

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Resume

License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	1997	05/16/2022
NJ	Resigned Without Prejudice	1989	06/16/2022
PA	Retired	1988	07/01/2022

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

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	1459
Legal guides	0

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Top LITIGATION Contributor	Avvo	2013

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Eugene P. Castagliuolo	1997 - Present
Assistant Attorney General	Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth	1995 - 1996

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
National Association of Consumer Advocates	Member	2012 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Florida Bar News	E-filing	2013

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1987
Temple University Fox School of Business	MBA	1983
Temple University College of Liberal Arts	Bachelor of Arts	1981

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
"Ask An Attorney"	Consumer Law	2013

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Midland Funding, LLC v A. F.	Case dismissed by Midland Funding, LLC
Midland Funding, LLC v D. S.	Case dismissed by Midland Funding, LLC
Pride Acquisitions, LLC v. J. L. C.	Case dismissed by Pride Acquisitions, LLC

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Reviews

5.0 stars4.8 (23)

5 Star		91%
4 Star		4%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		4%

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Eugene saved me a bundle!

5.0 stars

Posted by Josh
May 3, 2022

I retained Mr. Castagliuolo after I found I was being sued by a debt servicer. They had purchased an outstanding credit card debt from Citibank and claimed I owed them in excess of $5,000. Eugene was extremely efficient with his time and efforts and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. He was able to get them to discharge the ENTIRE amount in settlement! I PAID THEM NOTHING! All thanks to Eugene - and he only charged me for 2 hours of his time. I received EXCELLENT representation and a STELLAR result. Obviously, I hope to not need his services again, but if I do, I will not hesitate to call Eugene!

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Forever Thankful!

5.0 stars

Posted by Jessica
May 26, 2021

Eugene P. Castagliuolo with his Paralegal Deborah Blake makes a great team for a smooth ride for filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Making sure all of your documents are submitted properly so there are no kick backs from the Trustee.. Please May I add , I can be very difficult and they both have patience of an Angel:) I highly recommand 5 Stars

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Great Job!

5.0 stars

Posted by Rachael
September 7, 2017

Mr. Castagliuolo helped me file my bankruptcy quickly and made sure everything was taken care of correctly. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with.

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Great !!

5.0 stars

Posted by Andromeda
May 22, 2017

Eugene P. Castagliuolo is a great lawyer and can get your debt settled very quickly and fairly. Very fair and professional. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends and use him again if needed.

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Debt settlement

5.0 stars

Posted by Elsie Solano
February 27, 2017

Atty. Eugene Castagliuolo is a very good lawyer. He communicates with you of what is going on of your case. He advise you. I will recommend him to my friends and families. Thank you Eugene.

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Absolutely Awesome Attorney!

5.0 stars

Posted by Julie
June 8, 2016

Towards the end of 2015, my husband used Mr. Castagluiolo's services and we were thoroughly impressed with the outcome. This was a debt collection case that we were not aware we had from 2007. I was actually surprised at his ability to get the case dismissed! Recently, I was the one needing legal help and knew exactly who to call. Within approximately 3 weeks, Mr. Castagliulo was able to resolve this matter too. Again, from a 2007 old debt was bought up and I didn’t know they had gotten a judgment against me. I didn’t even know what credit card this was. All I knew was this debt collector was now garnishing my wages for an exorbitant amount! I was scared and quite panicked over having half of my pay taken without any real notice. Long story short, the garnishment was dismissed and my pay is on its way to being returned. For the sake of myself and my family, I’m forever thankful. With having successful outcomes not once, but now twice through hiring him, I would positively hire him again and he was my first go-to person. I would suggest to anyone who is having any type of debt collection issues, to seek his advice immediately and hire him. I’ve truly learned by experience. Long story short, he was able to calm my nerves and take over. I filled out some paperwork and he took over the rest. I do want to add that I attempted to be a google-lawyer and handle my husband’s case myself. I thought, hey, I can do this - I am an educated person, I can figure this out and I do have access to legal terms online. However, the more I did, the deeper it seemed I dug myself. I had backed myself into a corner where I needed real help because my next filing would have set the outcome of the case and I was too scared to finalize things in the wrong way. One wrong filing or one wrong word could have made all the difference. By attempting to do so much of this legal-work on my own, I had jeopardized the outcome by making it much harder to take care of and found that I had caused additional unnecessary work when he took over the case. I’ll never live that down. What I learned most throughout this experience is that debt collectors, aka junk debt buyers, expect that we aren’t experienced so they have the advantage when coming after us. They know what and when to file, how to trip us up and what to plan for next that we, as every day citizens, do not. This is what Mr. C. does every day. I now know to leave this stuff to him and hire a professional. Lesson learned. I'm forever thankful that I found Mr. Castagliuolo and will keep him on my speed dial for future use. In my opinion, he’s the one and only – the best. I highly recommend him!

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Highly satisfied!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Walter
June 1, 2016

Eugene's rate was slightly higher than other attorney's I consulted with; however always remember, you get what you pay for. He was friendly, knowledgable and experienced. He had my case completed and dismissed in less than one month. I would highly recommend him to friends or family, actually I did recommend him to a friend with a similar issue. I am 100% satisfied with his service.

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Great Counsel

5.0 stars

Posted by Tom
January 20, 2016

Eugene successfully settled my case when a collection agency filed an illegitimate suit against me. Eugene was extremely helpful in laying out my options for legal defense in plain, easy to understand language. I felt that I was talking to "one of the guys" when discussing my case with him. I felt very comfortable with his counsel. And he made no bones about his passion for putting harassing collection agencies in their place. Eugene delivered exactly the results he said he would. His knowledge of the law convinced the collection agency to "walk away". The only expense to me was a reasonable retainer for Eugene's services which was far less than the collection amount I was being unfairly sued for. I was somewhat intimidated when I was served with papers to appear in court. I never had to appear. Eugene handled it for me and settled the matter. I did nothing. He is the man to call when it comes to dealing with dirty collectors. I recommend him and will use him as counsel again for any financial/debt related cases.

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5.0 stars

Posted by Paul
November 2, 2015

Over the course of the last year Mr. Castagliuolo has represented us for a total of two cases regarding debt settlement that had come as a result of difficult financial times for our family over the last several years. Having based our initial decision on positive reviews that he had received on various websites, we can now personally attest to the accuracy of said statements. During the course of Mr. Castagliuolo's tenure as our legal representation, his communications were clear, concise, and professional. His demeanor was surprisingly calm and constructed, in light of the amount of apprehension and anxiety we presented to him during our meetings. The knowledge and self-confidence with which he presents himself was reassuring and inspiring in the same breath. Our family is grateful for his competent service, and should we require service in the future we can rest assured that we have this individual to represent our interests. Thank you.

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Gene knows his stuff

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2015

It was an odd lawsuit that had to do with a debt recovery place claiming that I owed them 3000. I know it wasn't easy to get it thrown out, but Gene was able to get it thrown out, it took almost 6 weeks and I don't think many people could have done that.

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Michael Doland, Litigation Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
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The answers of Mr. Castagliuolo are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. His directness and candor are a great asset for the potential client.

Leonard Cabral, Unknown Attorney on Jul 11, 2015
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I highly endorse and recommend Eugene Castagliuolo. I have practiced consumer law for many years, and have been very impressed with Eugene's legal work. He is highly skilled, and well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend Eugene Castagliuolo anyone who needs a consumer lawyer.

Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

Oleg Otten, Debt settlement Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for his hard work and willingness to provide free advice to those in need.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Debt settlement Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

James Shields, Unknown Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.

Hovanes Margarian, Debt settlement Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

David Woodward, Credit repair Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Eugene P. Castagliuolo demonstrates through the knowledgeable and cogent answers he gives his facility for the law, and particularly his specialty. We need more like him

Shaye Larkin, Debt settlement Attorney on Jun 23, 2014
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I highly endorse Eugene Castagliuolo. Mr. Castagliuolo donates many hours of his time answering legal questions on AVVO for those in need. His responses to questions show a depth of knowledge, as well as a compassionate spirit. I highly recommend him!

Sean Cleary, Debt settlement Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Debt settlement Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

Christopher Dillingham, Debt settlement Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
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I have found Mr. Castagliuolo's Avvo posts to be insightful and on-point, and I enjoy reading his posts about areas of law in which I do not practice. One can learn a lot from such attorneys, and if I ever had a debt issue, I would call him in a heartbeat.

Daniel Tam, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.

Anthony Pietrafesa, Litigation Attorney on Jan 11, 2014
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Gene is an able advocate and top-notch professional. A good one to have on your side for credit issues.

Scott Kaufman, Credit repair Attorney on Jan 5, 2014
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Eugene P. Castagliuolo is one of only a handful of folks nationwide who belong to the prestigious National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA). I often sit in amazement when I listen to him talk about consumer protection. He's a dedicated advocate. Loves his job and does a great job at it! Whether you are in the Tampa Bay area or anywhere else in FL that Mr. Castabliuolo practices, you could not find a harder working, more concerned attorney to be on your side.

James Giardina, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
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I endorse Mr. Castagliuolo. He does what's right for consumers, and has the experience and attitude to back it up.

Edward Fucillo, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
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I endorse this attorney. I have reviewed many of the questions posted on this AVVO website and have found Mr. Castagliuolo has routinely provided clear, concise and accurate answers. He has a strong command of contract law, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to handle any contract matter.

Joseph Pippen, Debt settlement Attorney on Jul 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Castagliuolo has an excellent rating on AVVO and a tremendous amount of experience in a long and successful career as attorney. I would strongly recommend his services.

Rixon Rafter, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on May 16, 2013
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Eugene pulls no punches, he's straightforward, accurate, experienced, and skilled---exactly the kind of attorney clients need. If I were in Florida and in a bind, I'd call in Eugene Castagliuolo in a heartbeat.

Aldo Bolliger, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on May 14, 2013
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I endorse Mr. Castagliuolo without hesitation. Mr. Castagliuolo has been practicing law for over 25 years and it is obvious that he has gathered a great deal of legal expertise during this time. Mr. Castagliuolo maintains an active consumer practice where he aggressively fights for the rights of individual consumers against well funded and well staffed large corporations. Mr. Castagliuolo is also an active member of Avvo, where he takes significant time from his busy schedule to respond to legal questions posted by the community free of charge; his answers are always accurate and well thought out. Additionally, Mr. Castagliuolo belongs to the National Association of Consumer Advocates where he is an active member providing advice to other attorneys practicing in the consumer law field. Consumers across the state of Florida and in New Jersey are very fortunate to have him available should they need legal advice or representation in a consumer matter.

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