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Sean Christopher Serpe

2.5
Rating: 3.0

Licensed for 24 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure ... +2 more

Broadway, New York, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013
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About Sean

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 35%

The Law Firm is intricately involved in the entire process, including: - Preparing and filing a Chapter 7 petition, - Obtaining and reviewing a copy of your credit report, - Corresponding with your creditors, - Determining the Current Monthly Income for your household, (and to the extent necessary thereafter performing a means-test analysis), and - Representing you at the first scheduled Section 341 Meeting of Creditors before the Chapter 7 Panel Trustee.

26 years | 400 cases

35%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

The Law Firm is intricately involved in the entire process, including: - Preparing and filing a Chapter 13 petition and plan. - Obtaining and reviewing a copy of your credit report, - Corresponding with your creditors, - Determining the Current Monthly Income for your household, (and to the extent necessary thereafter performing a means-test analysis), and - Representing you at the Section 341 Meeting of Creditors and attending the Chapter 13 confirmation hearing.

21 years | 100 cases

25%
Foreclosure 25%

17 years | 25 cases

25%
Debt Settlement 10%

21 years | 108 cases

10%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 5%

21 years | 60 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Delinquent

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Location

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Broadway, New York, NY

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Sean Christopher Serpe's Reviews

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2.5 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

Negative across the board

My experience with Sean was incredibly consistent with the individuals who have written negative reviews here, leading me to question the validity of the positive reviews. Sean was totally unresponsive causing significant opportunity costs to me -- perhaps he has simply taken on way too many clients.... More troubling, the contract he wrote for me was boiler plate. When his lack of responsiveness forced me to seek other counsel, the new attorney looked at the contract and tore it up, describing it as well, incompetent. The new contract was like night and day. My suggestion would be to look elsewhere.

Sean Serpe

Replied last December 22, 2011

Same as prior response. It's a bit unfair though my office got the work done and did a lot of upfront work here for this client. As far as his lawyers description of incompetent I would be happy to talk to him about his opinion. My real estate contract is standard and was actually accepted by buyer's counsel in this deal. The opportunity costs also is exaggerated. I stand by my work, and refunded this clients retainer.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2011

Horrible Experience

This attorney took my money and then never did a thing for me. I agree with the other reviewer. Run while you have the chance.

Sean Serpe

Replied last December 22, 2011

Ok this is just blatantly unfair. Took the money and run. Sir that implies theft. I have been going thru a difficult period in life and thanks to God have begun to recover my health. But I have also been a practicing attorney for 11 years and filed hundreds of folks for bankruptcy and many free of charge. If you would like a refund i would be more than happy to speak with you but please identify yourself or email me directly at [email protected]. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of my clients who have supported me and worked with me through this extremely difficult time in my life. It has given me a keen understanding of what a lot of you got thru.

Posted by Robert | January 31, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Can't think of enough superlatives to thank this lawyer.

I rarely give testimonials, but in the case of Sean Serpe, it is I who asked him for this opportunity. I was just about to go with another bankruptcy attorney until a neighbor personally recommended Sean. I was later to learn that had I gone with the previous one, my life would have taken a far dif...ferent path, one not even worth mentioning here. Suffice it to say, a Chapter 13 proceeding is never a happy affair, but with Sean's able assistance, he made the entire experience so painless, supportive, and surprisingly easy that I felt compelled to post these comments. In fact, he had such an utterly professional, winning attitude that I was almost sad to see our brief time together come to an end (how many times can you say that about an attorney?)! He was much more than a lawyer to me, I actually think of him now as more like a good friend. In this world of over-hyped, over-charging professionals of every stripe, it is extremely rare to encounter such a wonderful, thoughtful, and caring individual. If you live in the New York area, don't even hesitate, go see Sean in times of financial need. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Kind Regards, Robert K. NYC

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

my experience using Sean Serpe's Law Firm

I never in my life thought I would find myself in this position to have to go to see an attorney over finances. I have a great job for many years and amazing credit and always paid my bills on time --but then I got ill. I thought my health insurance would cover everything but it didn’t and then th...e bills started coming in I had to make decisions as to whether to pay my doctor bills, so I could continue going to see specialists or my credit card bills. it became over whelming all the hospital, medicine, tests and doctors. I was so nerves I could not sleep at night and owning so much money made me even sicker , I didn’t know what to do... someone gave me Mr. Serpe's number and said just go talk to him. So one day I went to see Mr. Serpe I was so nerves I had no idea what to except. I needed someone I could trust that would help me and that would be concerned about me to help me make decisions that would impact my future and my health. I was so scared to go - not sure what it would be like I never went to see a lawyer before. I was so shocked when I went into Mr. Serpe's office – I was greeted with kindness from the beginning. and then I meet Mr. Serpe, his warm smile and hand shake I knew I was In the right place . we sat down and talked and he made me feel so comfortable like he was a an old friend or family member- I really feel like he cares about me and what happens to me. He has explained to me in terms that I can understand as to what would happen and assured me that he is there for me and that he is going to do the worrying for me. But like every kind of office or company it takes more than one person and I have to tell you his entire staff takes after him Every person that I have met or spoken to from his office as only been kind and understanding to me- and they are understanding as to how scared and nerves a person is under these circumstances. There are not words I can say to express how much I appreciate everything Mr. Serpe and his associates have done for me. I now sleep at night not worrying. he is not only kind but smart and knows how to handle everything in a professional but kind manner. I would recommend his office to anyone looking for smart -sharp Lawyer.

Posted by Chad | August 25, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Highly Recommended

When I first came into Sean's office, I was terrified at the thought of filing for bankruptcy. From the moment I walked in for my initial consultation, Sean put my mind at ease. The entire staff made me feel comfortable about something that was really dragging me down. Sean was always responsive i...n answering my questions - there were a lot! I was amazed at how easy the whole process turned out. If you are considering filing for bankrupcy and are on the fence, go talk to Sean!

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Experience

Rating:  3.0 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Suspension issued in NY, 2013

updated on 09/08/2021

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in NY, 2013

updated on 01/30/2017

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Associations

Practising Law Institute

New York State Bar Association

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English

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