Michael Cataldo
Philadelphia, PA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
About
Associate Gellert, Scali, Busenkell & Brown, LLC. I am senior board certified for over 30 years. I am elected to the Super Lawyer community In 2010, 2021 and 2022 and do nothing but bankruptcy. I will give you personalized attention. I am the only attorney you will deal with in your chapter 7 or chapter 13. I also handle business cases in Chapter 11 and Chapter 11V. I will advise you according to what is in your best interest and not mine. You will receive quality representation, attentive service and at a fair price.There are no pressure sales. You may take the options I suggest, kick them around and come back if interested. I joined this firm to have the freedom to select cases. To have a more intimate connection to my clients and avoid the bankruptcy mill approach of other bankruptcy firms. I will let you know if bankruptcy is not the answer for you. Because of this approach we have a stellar reputation in the legal community and with the Courts. Consultations are free unless they require extensive review or research as part of the process. I work for you. You are the boss. You will be treated with respect and the tools to make your own, intelligent decision as to what you want to do. I won't just tell you, "Don't Worry' . If I do I clearly explain why. If there are concerns you will know those concerns so If they arise it was not a surprise. We will be a team. I will need your help to achieve results. Bnakruptcy requires a lot of documentation and your participation. But I will be there to assist you step by step along the way.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
Contact
8 Penn Center, Suite 1901, 1628 JFK BlvdPhiladelphia, PA, 19103 Office (215) 238-0015 8 Penn Center, Suite 1901, 1628 JFK BlvdPhiladelphia, PA, 19103 Office (215) 238-0015(215) 238-0015
Office: (215) 634-9890
Website: N/AReviews
The best lawyer I have ever worked. He faced a very difficult case and took on the challenge. Michael did an outstanding job being prepared and having a plan in place for a complete uphill battle which was successfully executed! Thank you
Mike is an incredible attorney. Not only is his expertise in his field second to none, he his also an incredibly compassionate and caring person. Those qualities shine through when he is working with his clients. He constantly managed my expectations and stayed on top of every step, communicating what was happening and why. He was always available for a call or by email. Everything worked exactly as Mike said it would, there were no surprises, which is a testament to how thorough he was and is. He made a difficult emotional and tough situation so much easier both with his knowledge and compassion. I highly recommend Mike, I honestly believe you could not find a better attorney then Mike!
Social security, withholding funds with no legal grounds to do so. Mr. Cataldo had litigated this case was successful. And social security again, withheld funds , Mr. Cataldo quickly resolved it 100%. He's always right there for us. Thank you.
Mr. Cataldo was very compassionate when my husband and I had the consultation. He was perceptive and realized that we were very upset, especially me. He was soft spoken and understanding. He explained everything to us so that we understood what was going to happen. We hired him and he worked out a fair trustee payment. . Whenever I called or emailed him,he answered In a timely response. Unfortunately, my husband passed away. Mr. Cataldo negotiated a new amount for my payment since a lot of the debt was my husband’s from credit cards which I’m not liable for. I highly recommend Mr Cataldo.
For everyone that has yet to embark upon the Journey of Bankruptcy it's VERY important to point out that Bankruptcy is just that; a journey, a process of stars aligning to ensure a successful outcome. In other words, no one should take Bankruptcy lightly and should become as educated on the subject matter as possible. After a significant amount of research (~14 months), I made a very educated decision to work with Mike Cataldo. My decision process was predicated upon; Experience, Reviews, Expertise, Understanding, Capabilities, Abilities, Volume of Cases and outright Willingness to help. I was furthermore pleasantly pleased with the candor, demeanor and overall collaboration of Mike Cataldo and the Cibik & Cataldo firm. I feel that there is no better choice in Philadelphia (i.e. PA Eastern District) than Mike Cataldo. From personal experience, Bankruptcy conjurers up a plethora of emotions including fear, uncertainty, doubt, confusion, complexity and concern. While I was on the verge of representing myself (i.e. Pro Se) and very close to engaging a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer (BPP), I decided to put my knowledge to work. I decided to chose the right Bankruptcy attorney to improve the odds of success. This became ever apparent as we worked through each stage of the Bankruptcy process. I would have been foolish, unsuccessful and stressed out if I had tried to do it on my own...lesson learned. At the end of the day, everything is measured a little bit differently, but when it comes to measuring the Trustworthiness, Responsiveness, Level of Knowledge and Depth of Information Sharing...I would find it hard pressed to go through Bankruptcy with any other lawyer than Mike Cataldo. Of course you could, however, the odds aren't in your favor. In summation, we live in a day and age of data overload. The irony is that if we don't harness or leverage that data / information, we run the risk of making ill advised decisions. In my Chapter 13 case all the data pointed towards going to battle with the best and the results Mike Cataldo delivered is proof. I truly can't recommend any other lawyer to represent your Bankruptcy interests.
Michael Cataldo is a superb attorney and handled the end of my Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. I had another attorney handle my case and had many issues and problems, but Michael Cataldo came to my rescue. Not only did he perform a flawless performance with my case, it really makes a different when you consider to hire an attorney, who is so trustworthy and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering to file a bankruptcy. I wish he worked on my case from the beginning but when I needed him the most, he came through at the end....Thank you Michael for everything....You are wonderful!!!!
I was extremely satisfied with Mr. Cataldo and the service that he provided. The very first time I met with him he was very upfront about the whole bankruptcy process. He explained the entire process which helped me to better understand it. He also answered every question I had. His professional yet caring and reassuring manner helped me to be more at ease. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is thinking about filing for bankruptcy.
Michael was very attentive. He took my case over when my previous counsel had become unresponsive and unwilling to fix the mistakes that they made. He was understanding and worked swiftly with me to rectify the situation and even gave me options to pay off the plan that my original counsel did not even make me aware of. I would definitely recommend Michael, we was a lifesave.
Michael is very knowledgeable in his profession. He is caring, understanding and will do whatever he could to help alleviate a stressful financial situation. He goes above and beyond his regular duties!
Michael is very knowledgeable about the nuances of bankruptcy law. He is an excellent litigator the judge that he appeared before seem to really like him.
The best lawyer I have ever worked. He faced a very difficult case and took on the challenge. Michael did an outstanding job being prepared and having a plan in place for a complete uphill battle which was successfully executed! Thank you
Mike is an incredible attorney. Not only is his expertise in his field second to none, he his also an incredibly compassionate and caring person. Those qualities shine through when he is working with his clients. He constantly managed my expectations and stayed on top of every step, communicating what was happening and why. He was always available for a call or by email. Everything worked exactly as Mike said it would, there were no surprises, which is a testament to how thorough he was and is. He made a difficult emotional and tough situation so much easier both with his knowledge and compassion. I highly recommend Mike, I honestly believe you could not find a better attorney then Mike!
Social security, withholding funds with no legal grounds to do so. Mr. Cataldo had litigated this case was successful. And social security again, withheld funds , Mr. Cataldo quickly resolved it 100%. He's always right there for us. Thank you.
Mr. Cataldo was very compassionate when my husband and I had the consultation. He was perceptive and realized that we were very upset, especially me. He was soft spoken and understanding. He explained everything to us so that we understood what was going to happen. We hired him and he worked out a fair trustee payment. . Whenever I called or emailed him,he answered In a timely response. Unfortunately, my husband passed away. Mr. Cataldo negotiated a new amount for my payment since a lot of the debt was my husband’s from credit cards which I’m not liable for. I highly recommend Mr Cataldo.
For everyone that has yet to embark upon the Journey of Bankruptcy it's VERY important to point out that Bankruptcy is just that; a journey, a process of stars aligning to ensure a successful outcome. In other words, no one should take Bankruptcy lightly and should become as educated on the subject matter as possible. After a significant amount of research (~14 months), I made a very educated decision to work with Mike Cataldo. My decision process was predicated upon; Experience, Reviews, Expertise, Understanding, Capabilities, Abilities, Volume of Cases and outright Willingness to help. I was furthermore pleasantly pleased with the candor, demeanor and overall collaboration of Mike Cataldo and the Cibik & Cataldo firm. I feel that there is no better choice in Philadelphia (i.e. PA Eastern District) than Mike Cataldo. From personal experience, Bankruptcy conjurers up a plethora of emotions including fear, uncertainty, doubt, confusion, complexity and concern. While I was on the verge of representing myself (i.e. Pro Se) and very close to engaging a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer (BPP), I decided to put my knowledge to work. I decided to chose the right Bankruptcy attorney to improve the odds of success. This became ever apparent as we worked through each stage of the Bankruptcy process. I would have been foolish, unsuccessful and stressed out if I had tried to do it on my own...lesson learned. At the end of the day, everything is measured a little bit differently, but when it comes to measuring the Trustworthiness, Responsiveness, Level of Knowledge and Depth of Information Sharing...I would find it hard pressed to go through Bankruptcy with any other lawyer than Mike Cataldo. Of course you could, however, the odds aren't in your favor. In summation, we live in a day and age of data overload. The irony is that if we don't harness or leverage that data / information, we run the risk of making ill advised decisions. In my Chapter 13 case all the data pointed towards going to battle with the best and the results Mike Cataldo delivered is proof. I truly can't recommend any other lawyer to represent your Bankruptcy interests.
Michael Cataldo is a superb attorney and handled the end of my Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. I had another attorney handle my case and had many issues and problems, but Michael Cataldo came to my rescue. Not only did he perform a flawless performance with my case, it really makes a different when you consider to hire an attorney, who is so trustworthy and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering to file a bankruptcy. I wish he worked on my case from the beginning but when I needed him the most, he came through at the end....Thank you Michael for everything....You are wonderful!!!!
I was extremely satisfied with Mr. Cataldo and the service that he provided. The very first time I met with him he was very upfront about the whole bankruptcy process. He explained the entire process which helped me to better understand it. He also answered every question I had. His professional yet caring and reassuring manner helped me to be more at ease. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is thinking about filing for bankruptcy.
Michael was very attentive. He took my case over when my previous counsel had become unresponsive and unwilling to fix the mistakes that they made. He was understanding and worked swiftly with me to rectify the situation and even gave me options to pay off the plan that my original counsel did not even make me aware of. I would definitely recommend Michael, we was a lifesave.
Michael is very knowledgeable in his profession. He is caring, understanding and will do whatever he could to help alleviate a stressful financial situation. He goes above and beyond his regular duties!
Michael is very knowledgeable about the nuances of bankruptcy law. He is an excellent litigator the judge that he appeared before seem to really like him.
The best lawyer I have ever worked. He faced a very difficult case and took on the challenge. Michael did an outstanding job being prepared and having a plan in place for a complete uphill battle which was successfully executed! Thank you
Mike is an incredible attorney. Not only is his expertise in his field second to none, he his also an incredibly compassionate and caring person. Those qualities shine through when he is working with his clients. He constantly managed my expectations and stayed on top of every step, communicating what was happening and why. He was always available for a call or by email. Everything worked exactly as Mike said it would, there were no surprises, which is a testament to how thorough he was and is. He made a difficult emotional and tough situation so much easier both with his knowledge and compassion. I highly recommend Mike, I honestly believe you could not find a better attorney then Mike!
Social security, withholding funds with no legal grounds to do so. Mr. Cataldo had litigated this case was successful. And social security again, withheld funds , Mr. Cataldo quickly resolved it 100%. He's always right there for us. Thank you.
Mr. Cataldo was very compassionate when my husband and I had the consultation. He was perceptive and realized that we were very upset, especially me. He was soft spoken and understanding. He explained everything to us so that we understood what was going to happen. We hired him and he worked out a fair trustee payment. . Whenever I called or emailed him,he answered In a timely response. Unfortunately, my husband passed away. Mr. Cataldo negotiated a new amount for my payment since a lot of the debt was my husband’s from credit cards which I’m not liable for. I highly recommend Mr Cataldo.
For everyone that has yet to embark upon the Journey of Bankruptcy it's VERY important to point out that Bankruptcy is just that; a journey, a process of stars aligning to ensure a successful outcome. In other words, no one should take Bankruptcy lightly and should become as educated on the subject matter as possible. After a significant amount of research (~14 months), I made a very educated decision to work with Mike Cataldo. My decision process was predicated upon; Experience, Reviews, Expertise, Understanding, Capabilities, Abilities, Volume of Cases and outright Willingness to help. I was furthermore pleasantly pleased with the candor, demeanor and overall collaboration of Mike Cataldo and the Cibik & Cataldo firm. I feel that there is no better choice in Philadelphia (i.e. PA Eastern District) than Mike Cataldo. From personal experience, Bankruptcy conjurers up a plethora of emotions including fear, uncertainty, doubt, confusion, complexity and concern. While I was on the verge of representing myself (i.e. Pro Se) and very close to engaging a Bankruptcy Petition Preparer (BPP), I decided to put my knowledge to work. I decided to chose the right Bankruptcy attorney to improve the odds of success. This became ever apparent as we worked through each stage of the Bankruptcy process. I would have been foolish, unsuccessful and stressed out if I had tried to do it on my own...lesson learned. At the end of the day, everything is measured a little bit differently, but when it comes to measuring the Trustworthiness, Responsiveness, Level of Knowledge and Depth of Information Sharing...I would find it hard pressed to go through Bankruptcy with any other lawyer than Mike Cataldo. Of course you could, however, the odds aren't in your favor. In summation, we live in a day and age of data overload. The irony is that if we don't harness or leverage that data / information, we run the risk of making ill advised decisions. In my Chapter 13 case all the data pointed towards going to battle with the best and the results Mike Cataldo delivered is proof. I truly can't recommend any other lawyer to represent your Bankruptcy interests.
Michael Cataldo is a superb attorney and handled the end of my Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. I had another attorney handle my case and had many issues and problems, but Michael Cataldo came to my rescue. Not only did he perform a flawless performance with my case, it really makes a different when you consider to hire an attorney, who is so trustworthy and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering to file a bankruptcy. I wish he worked on my case from the beginning but when I needed him the most, he came through at the end....Thank you Michael for everything....You are wonderful!!!!
I was extremely satisfied with Mr. Cataldo and the service that he provided. The very first time I met with him he was very upfront about the whole bankruptcy process. He explained the entire process which helped me to better understand it. He also answered every question I had. His professional yet caring and reassuring manner helped me to be more at ease. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is thinking about filing for bankruptcy.
Michael was very attentive. He took my case over when my previous counsel had become unresponsive and unwilling to fix the mistakes that they made. He was understanding and worked swiftly with me to rectify the situation and even gave me options to pay off the plan that my original counsel did not even make me aware of. I would definitely recommend Michael, we was a lifesave.
Michael is very knowledgeable in his profession. He is caring, understanding and will do whatever he could to help alleviate a stressful financial situation. He goes above and beyond his regular duties!
Michael is very knowledgeable about the nuances of bankruptcy law. He is an excellent litigator the judge that he appeared before seem to really like him.