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Richard N Lipow

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 45 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 45 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1980

Retired

No misconduct found

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Richard N Lipow's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 56 reviews

Posted by Laurie | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Bankruptcy Case

Richard helped me through a very difficult time in my life. He made the process as painless as possible. He was always available or would get back to me right away. He communicates clearly and keeps everything as simple as possible. I am looking forward to rebuilding my life now.

Posted by Keith | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

Richard Lipow did a very great job with my bankruptcy case. I was very pleased. He responded quickly to my questions by phone and emails. He was very professional. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Richard Lipow in his fields of expertise to Represent anyone who needs Help.

Posted by Kenneth | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very Helpful Lawyer.

Richard is an excellent professional to work with. He guided us through the whole process and kept us well informed. He responded timely to all of our questions and was well informed in Bankruptcy Law. I would definitely recommend Richard.

Posted by Carol | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

Richard helped us through every step of our bankruptcy. He was always there for us when we had questions and quick to respond to them. We didn't always understand all the legal terms and legalities of the process, but Richard helped us to understand and he is very well versed with the law. I wou...ld highly recommend him to anyone who is facing financial hardship.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Dept help

A local law firm made a bill collection error, and ignored my phone calls and emails for 4 years. During that time, they claimed an additional $5000 in finicial charges. Richard cleared this up for me in one day.

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Richard N Lipow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Louis

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard knows bankruptcy and consumer rights extremely well and is well thought of in the community."

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Lawrence Rubin

Litigation lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Plain and simple-knows his stuff and is well prepared. Working with him as I write this and I am happy to have him as an associate."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Klein

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard provides thoughtful and practical advice, is trustworthy in all respects, and is highly responsive to clients' needs."

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Lawrence Rubin

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Frequently to the Go-to lawyer for legal aid, Legal Aid looks to me for assistance

2017

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2015

2015 Top Lawyer: Selected by Lawyers, Main Line Today

2015

Honored by Chester County Bar for Pro Bono Work, Chester County Bar Association

2014

2014 Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2013

2013 Top Bankruptcy Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2013

Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court

2012

Top Lawyer, Philadelphia Life Magazine

2012

2012 Top Bankruptcy Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

2012

Top Lawyer, Surburban Life Magazine

2012

Access to Justice Award 2012, Chester County Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Recognition, Chester County Courts

2012

2012 Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2011

Awesome Attorneys 2011 Award, Surburban Life Magazine

2011

2011 Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2010

Pro Bono Recognition, Chester County Bar Association

2010

2010 Access to Justice Award, Chester County Bar Association

2009

2009 Access to Justice Award, Chester County Bar Association

2009

Pro Bono Recognition, Chester County Bar Association

Work Experience

1984 - 1986

Adjunct Professor Philosophy Dept, Villanova University

1983 - 2010

Attorney, Lipow Law Office

1982 - 1983

Tax Attorney, Laventhol and Horwath

1980 - 1982

Tax Attorney, Coopers & Lybrand

1978 - 1980

Graduate Assistant, Western New England College School Of Law

1977 - 1979

Instructor, Western New England College

Associations

2013 - Present

The Hon. John E. Stively, Jr. American Inn of Court

Master of the Bench

2012 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2007 - Present

Eastern District Bankruptcy Court Conference

Member

2006 - Present

West Chester Cycling Club

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2003 - Present

Chesmont Astronomy Society

Member

2002 - Present

Chester County Bar Foundation

Fellow

2000 - Present

Bankruptcy Section Chester County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Team Tania: MS Cycling

Member

1977 - 1978

Temple University

Graduate Research Assistant

Sample of Legal Cases

Mellon v. Rafsky, 535 A2d 1090

Right to appeal Granted by the Pa Supreme Ct.

Kevin Parks v. Portnoff Law Associates

Settled

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Education

1980

Western New England University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Villanova University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2017

PBI

Office Computerization

N/A

Chester County Bar Association

Office Computerization

N/A

ABC 6

Fair Debt Collection Practice: Interview

Publications

2004

National Consumer Law Center Fair Debt Collection - Lipow Cases Cited Within

Languages

English

Activity

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