Callicoon Center Foreclosure Defense Lawyers

Debt collectors are notorious for using aggressive tactics and these efforts can go too far in certain situations. That is why certain laws have been enacted and through them, support can be offered. Still it is not always enough and the firm representation of a New York City debt collection defense lawyer can be a great asset to find a solution. Attorney Abel Pierre is a highly adept professional who uses his knowledge of the law to protect the rights and interests of his clients. Having practiced law for over 12 years, he has a deep level of insight that...

After spending many years negotiating derivatives contracts at Wall Street banks, Dave Roemerman chose to start his own practice to help homeowners and small businesses. Roemerman Law represents clients in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense cases, helping people get a fresh start and stay in their homes. The firm's motto is "real solutions for real people" because we believe in helping normal people overcome real-life problems. In the bankruptcy space, Roemerman Law assists clients in filing their petitions, protecting the assets they wish to keep, and understanding that bankruptcy is not an ending, but a beginning. Despite popular thought, bankruptcy does not...

Irina Lust practices out of the firm's downtown Manhattan office. Prior to founding Carley & Lust, Attorneys at Law PLLC, Irina practiced in the areas of bankruptcy, business transactions, and securities litigation at leading New York City law firms. She represented investors and consumers in class, derivative and other complex actions under federal and state securities laws with focus on mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, Irina received intensive training in bankruptcy and debt restructuring under Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11 and adversary proceedings in federal bankruptcy courts. Irina is often invited to share her legal expertise by participating in television...

Melvin Monachan is the founder of The Law Office of Melvin Monachan, PLLC, a full service, real estate law firm representing individuals, investors and corporate entities in all aspects of real estate law.

On the transactional side, Melvin represents purchasers and sellers of coops, condos and houses from the pre-contract due diligence through closing. He also represents landlords and tenants in the review, drafting and negotiation residential and commercial leases.

On the litigation side, Melvin represents individuals and corporations in the Civil Court, Housing Court, Supreme Court, and Appellate term and Appellate division of the State of New York. These matters include...

David attended high school at Poly Prep, located in Brooklyn. Upon graduating college at SUNY Albany, David was proud to attend Brooklyn Law School. During law school, David worked as a law clerk at a well-known personal injury law firm, Queller & Fisher. After graduating law school, David worked at two law firms that specialized in personal injury and bankruptcy matters. In 1997, David established his law firm, David I. Pankin, P.C. Since that time, he has represented over fifteen thousand clients on bankruptcy, personal injury, foreclosure defense, and consumer protection matters. David prides himself with providing high quality legal...

Melanie Finkel has over 25 years of commercial and real estate litigation experience in New York. She represents clients in connection with commercial and business litigation matters and real estate litigation including mortgage foreclosure and alternatives to foreclosure. Melanie also represents clients on real estate transactions including residential closings.

Representative Experience Representation of a large New York developer in an appraisal proceeding to determine the replacement value of several iconic structures that were destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Representation of a large Manhattan landlord in connection with numerous lawsuits involving its commercial tenants. Representation of a major New York City newspaper in connection with an action commenced against its general contractor and engineer for damages for the negligent design and construction of its printing and distribution facility. Representation of a Westchester commercial landlord in a holdover proceeding against its commercial tenant.

Wendy fought the banks during the mortgage foreclosure crisis beginning in 2008 and she brings her unique perspective in the areas of foreclosure and mortgage defense, mortgage loan modification, short sales, as well as consumer bankruptcy. She is admitted to practice in New York since 1997 and is admitted to all four federal and bankruptcy districts in New York and federal district of Connecticut.

Wendy is compassionate, practical and is not afraid to roll up her sleeves to fight for her clients. Wendy guides her clients in a way that is no-nonsense and down to earth. She listens...

Archana Dittakavi received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley, and later received a Juris Doctor degree from the Brooklyn Law School where she was both a Brooklyn Law School for Public Interest Fellow and an Edward V. Sparer Fellow.

Dittakavi has worked with Housing Conservation Coordinators, Urban Justice Center, the Bronx Defenders, and she currently serves with the Tenant Rights Coalition for Manhattan Legal Services.

Attorney Kevin Zazzera has been serving the people of Staten Island for over 25 years. His main area of concentration is Consumer bankruptcy, having filed over 1,700 successful consumer bankruptcies over the years. His office focuses on personal attention and taking the stress and anxiety away from the client so that they can begin again with a fresh start and a clear head.

Sean Sabeti obtained his bachelor of science in Criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and then earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law School. He is admitted to the Bar of the state of New York and a member of Nassau County Bar Association. He served as the chairman of the Civil Right Committee for the Nassau County Bar Association and he was an adjunct professor at C.W. Post, Long Island University. Over the past 25 years, Sean Sabeti has been practicing and specializing in various aspects of Matrimonial/Family Law, Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Law,...

Mary Aufrecht is a partner at Clair Gjertsen & Weathers PLLC. She started her legal career as a personal injury and maritime law attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, having been a native New Yorker, Mary returned to practice in New York. Since her return to New York she switched her legal focus to foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and real estate transactions while also engaged in civil litigation, estate work, appellate practice, and loss mitigation. She has honed her legal skills in these areas since 2013 by appearing in thousands of court appearances ranging from local to state to federal court....

I started out by working as a volunteer attorney with various pro bono programs in New York City, including Access to Justice (handling in-court landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases, and performing consultations in family law) and the Volunteer Foreclosure Project sponsored by the Queens County Bar Association (which focuses on foreclosure settlement conferences). I gained valuable experience from these programs and started handling cases on my own in 2010, starting with landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases. I have also been a court appointed GAL, and have been appointed several GAL cases in the boroughs. My practice then progressed into some...

Law practice concentrates in the areas of Wills, Trusts & Estates; Contested Probate & Administration of Estates; Real Estate Contracts & Closings, including Residential Homes, Condos & Coops, Apartment Buildings, Mixed Use Residential-Commercial and Taxpayers; Contested & Uncontested Divorces; Real Estate Claims & Litigation. ELDER LAW PRACTITIONER FOR OVER 20 YEARS. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 44 years. LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and Spanish PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY: Work diligently and do no harm. Laugh and pray often. Stay humble. PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Born and raised in the South Bronx. Graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School; BA from Fordham University and JD Degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in...

Jason Bost has worked extensively in the legal industry assisting clients with family court matters, forclosure defense, bankruptcy, juvenile criminal matters, adult criminal matters, plaintiff (student) side special education litigation, intellectual property issues and business development and start-up projects. He has created and developed original business plans for non-profit and for-profit entities, assisted with securing project funding as well as provided project management for both domestic and internationally focused projects.

Working in the recording industry for almost 20 years, he has spent most of his time working on urban music projects, traditional and digital marketing, A&R consulting, and project management. He...

Irene is sometimes referred to as the “Bankruptcy Nerd” of our team, having represented thousands of consumers. Her experience of aiding clients in thousands of cases involving bankruptcy and debt resolution make Irene a force to be reckoned with in the legal arena. She had previously been working in the industry for the “Dark Side”, AKA Creditors, but has since had a change of heart. She has decided to return to the light in hopes of aiding consumers in their effort to rid themselves of insurmountable debt, and we are certainly pleased with this decision. Irene, a recent mother...

I am an attorney in NYC, helping clients with Divorce & Family Law matters, injury lawsuits, estate planning & bankruptcy protection, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens.