Michelle Labayen
New York, NY
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English Spanish
About
Although I started in Security Law, I found my passion practicing bankruptcy. My interest was heightened after 9/11 and I wanted to help businesses filling for bankruptcy that were effected by this tragedy. I like being a boutique firm in order to focus more on litigation recently including discharging student loan debt. I volunteered at the Wounded Warrior Project, Legal Aid Society, and Rutgers Pro-Bono. I enjoy travel and hiking as well and have a goal of climbing every major mountain range in the world.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Consumer Protection
Foreclosure
Language
English Spanish
Contact
Law Offices of Michelle Labayen405 Lexington Avenue26th FloorNew York, NY, 10174405 Lexington Avenue26th Floor26th FloorNew York, NY, 10174
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Website: N/AReviews
It was a great pleasure working with Michelle I can recommend her at any time .she works very hard to help you get through with all your Bankruptcy needs.
Michelle was so easy to work with. She did a great job, I highly recommend her.
She got rid of all my credit card debt and stopped my wage garnishment. The staff is great and are so great for putting up with how stressed out I was
Michelle and her staff are top-notch professionals, caring, and overall the best investment I ever made! I went to Michelle in major medical, student, and car debt. I felt lost and ashamed. She made me feel like family from day one. She lifted me up and gave me hope for a better future for my family and for myself. They work fast, professional, and overall they care about their clients. Thank You, Michelle, for all that you do.
WHAT AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!! I'd been living paycheck to paycheck for a few years, okay with "paying-as-I-go" until that "WTF"!? moment when the Vet told me how much it would cost to operate on my dog's Perennial Hernia. Unbelievable. So, as doing nothing wasn't an option, -I maxed out my credit cards, short-changed my creditors, and begged-borrowed what was necessary to help the pooch. Needless to say, things domino'ed from there... not the uphill kind. As my finances continued their "Sherman's March to the Sea", -I contacted her Office. "RELIEF". I had a garnishment... she stopped it... I had creditors... she intervened... I even received a rebate check from the opposition! If you find yourself in a similar situation, -do yourself a favor and give her a call... "Get some Relief". She's a Great Attorney and a Wonderful person as well!!!
Before Michelle, I could not see my way out of receiving my degree. After all the school put me through I felt so helpless. I explained to Michelle my situation and I was scared that she wouldn't take my case or either assist me with my problem on receiving my bachelor's degree. Time went by and I received a phone call that I had nothing to worry about show up at Michelle's office. I was terrified I thought she was going to sit me down and tell me that I lost my case, but that wasn't it at all. She told me everything was take care of, and to go to the school and ask for a specific person and they would give me an envelope. With my stinking thinking, I thought that it was a bill for my 8 years of school. Also thinking about what do I do what would be my next step, my next avenue, my next venture. Michelle had a smile on her face, she said you don't have to be any longer everything is taken care of you owe nothing. Hands down I would recommend her for the worst school financial situation. God loves her and so do I. Ms. D
When the private school I founded failed, Mrs. Labayen was able to sort through all the legal issues of closing the school and dealing with the creditors. She did all she could to keep me from losing my home as I had put it up for collateral. Being unemployed for 2.5 years she made the necessary steps to resolve the issues with school creditors so that I was able to keep my home and all other issues were resolved.
I went to Ms. Labayen for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As you can imagine, filing a bankruptcy can be very nervewracking but Michelle and her sweet staff put me at ease with filing and answered all of my many questions. I was nervous the day of the 341 hearing and Michelle made me feel better and my bankruptcy was discharged. I will be referring her to friends and family. It's very refreshing to have a lawyer who genuinely wants to help you and isn't just driven by money. Thanks Michelle and staff!
I consulted Michelle when my business partner passed away and was left with a great amount of debt, as well as heirs and family members to my partner's estate making a stressful situation worse. Michelle was able to advise me and give me the peace of mind I needed to sort out the situation.
Mrs. Labayen exceeds expectations in her role as my attorney. She is easy to talk to and made me feel like a person opposite to creditors and other attorneys that were prejudicial and judgemental. During my filing, she adapted to changes easily, updates with court appearances and provided sound financial advise. She works well under pressure as I witnessed her in court not giving up on my case as other attorney had done. She is well respected in court as I also witnessed that Judges and Trustees paid attention to her arguments . She has a positive attitude and is detail-oriented. Mrs. Labayen goes beyond the call of duty by seeking out and following up on additional challenges. Mrs. Labayen made it easy for us to make payments towards our filing without adding to our financial hardship. Lastly, Mrs. Labayen demonstrates professionalism and is always conscientious about the quality of her work. She is an independent attorney and I would recommend her highly.
It was a great pleasure working with Michelle I can recommend her at any time .she works very hard to help you get through with all your Bankruptcy needs.
Michelle was so easy to work with. She did a great job, I highly recommend her.
She got rid of all my credit card debt and stopped my wage garnishment. The staff is great and are so great for putting up with how stressed out I was
Michelle and her staff are top-notch professionals, caring, and overall the best investment I ever made! I went to Michelle in major medical, student, and car debt. I felt lost and ashamed. She made me feel like family from day one. She lifted me up and gave me hope for a better future for my family and for myself. They work fast, professional, and overall they care about their clients. Thank You, Michelle, for all that you do.
WHAT AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!! I'd been living paycheck to paycheck for a few years, okay with "paying-as-I-go" until that "WTF"!? moment when the Vet told me how much it would cost to operate on my dog's Perennial Hernia. Unbelievable. So, as doing nothing wasn't an option, -I maxed out my credit cards, short-changed my creditors, and begged-borrowed what was necessary to help the pooch. Needless to say, things domino'ed from there... not the uphill kind. As my finances continued their "Sherman's March to the Sea", -I contacted her Office. "RELIEF". I had a garnishment... she stopped it... I had creditors... she intervened... I even received a rebate check from the opposition! If you find yourself in a similar situation, -do yourself a favor and give her a call... "Get some Relief". She's a Great Attorney and a Wonderful person as well!!!
Before Michelle, I could not see my way out of receiving my degree. After all the school put me through I felt so helpless. I explained to Michelle my situation and I was scared that she wouldn't take my case or either assist me with my problem on receiving my bachelor's degree. Time went by and I received a phone call that I had nothing to worry about show up at Michelle's office. I was terrified I thought she was going to sit me down and tell me that I lost my case, but that wasn't it at all. She told me everything was take care of, and to go to the school and ask for a specific person and they would give me an envelope. With my stinking thinking, I thought that it was a bill for my 8 years of school. Also thinking about what do I do what would be my next step, my next avenue, my next venture. Michelle had a smile on her face, she said you don't have to be any longer everything is taken care of you owe nothing. Hands down I would recommend her for the worst school financial situation. God loves her and so do I. Ms. D
When the private school I founded failed, Mrs. Labayen was able to sort through all the legal issues of closing the school and dealing with the creditors. She did all she could to keep me from losing my home as I had put it up for collateral. Being unemployed for 2.5 years she made the necessary steps to resolve the issues with school creditors so that I was able to keep my home and all other issues were resolved.
I went to Ms. Labayen for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As you can imagine, filing a bankruptcy can be very nervewracking but Michelle and her sweet staff put me at ease with filing and answered all of my many questions. I was nervous the day of the 341 hearing and Michelle made me feel better and my bankruptcy was discharged. I will be referring her to friends and family. It's very refreshing to have a lawyer who genuinely wants to help you and isn't just driven by money. Thanks Michelle and staff!
I consulted Michelle when my business partner passed away and was left with a great amount of debt, as well as heirs and family members to my partner's estate making a stressful situation worse. Michelle was able to advise me and give me the peace of mind I needed to sort out the situation.
Mrs. Labayen exceeds expectations in her role as my attorney. She is easy to talk to and made me feel like a person opposite to creditors and other attorneys that were prejudicial and judgemental. During my filing, she adapted to changes easily, updates with court appearances and provided sound financial advise. She works well under pressure as I witnessed her in court not giving up on my case as other attorney had done. She is well respected in court as I also witnessed that Judges and Trustees paid attention to her arguments . She has a positive attitude and is detail-oriented. Mrs. Labayen goes beyond the call of duty by seeking out and following up on additional challenges. Mrs. Labayen made it easy for us to make payments towards our filing without adding to our financial hardship. Lastly, Mrs. Labayen demonstrates professionalism and is always conscientious about the quality of her work. She is an independent attorney and I would recommend her highly.
It was a great pleasure working with Michelle I can recommend her at any time .she works very hard to help you get through with all your Bankruptcy needs.
Michelle was so easy to work with. She did a great job, I highly recommend her.
She got rid of all my credit card debt and stopped my wage garnishment. The staff is great and are so great for putting up with how stressed out I was
Michelle and her staff are top-notch professionals, caring, and overall the best investment I ever made! I went to Michelle in major medical, student, and car debt. I felt lost and ashamed. She made me feel like family from day one. She lifted me up and gave me hope for a better future for my family and for myself. They work fast, professional, and overall they care about their clients. Thank You, Michelle, for all that you do.
WHAT AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!!! I'd been living paycheck to paycheck for a few years, okay with "paying-as-I-go" until that "WTF"!? moment when the Vet told me how much it would cost to operate on my dog's Perennial Hernia. Unbelievable. So, as doing nothing wasn't an option, -I maxed out my credit cards, short-changed my creditors, and begged-borrowed what was necessary to help the pooch. Needless to say, things domino'ed from there... not the uphill kind. As my finances continued their "Sherman's March to the Sea", -I contacted her Office. "RELIEF". I had a garnishment... she stopped it... I had creditors... she intervened... I even received a rebate check from the opposition! If you find yourself in a similar situation, -do yourself a favor and give her a call... "Get some Relief". She's a Great Attorney and a Wonderful person as well!!!
Before Michelle, I could not see my way out of receiving my degree. After all the school put me through I felt so helpless. I explained to Michelle my situation and I was scared that she wouldn't take my case or either assist me with my problem on receiving my bachelor's degree. Time went by and I received a phone call that I had nothing to worry about show up at Michelle's office. I was terrified I thought she was going to sit me down and tell me that I lost my case, but that wasn't it at all. She told me everything was take care of, and to go to the school and ask for a specific person and they would give me an envelope. With my stinking thinking, I thought that it was a bill for my 8 years of school. Also thinking about what do I do what would be my next step, my next avenue, my next venture. Michelle had a smile on her face, she said you don't have to be any longer everything is taken care of you owe nothing. Hands down I would recommend her for the worst school financial situation. God loves her and so do I. Ms. D
When the private school I founded failed, Mrs. Labayen was able to sort through all the legal issues of closing the school and dealing with the creditors. She did all she could to keep me from losing my home as I had put it up for collateral. Being unemployed for 2.5 years she made the necessary steps to resolve the issues with school creditors so that I was able to keep my home and all other issues were resolved.
I went to Ms. Labayen for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As you can imagine, filing a bankruptcy can be very nervewracking but Michelle and her sweet staff put me at ease with filing and answered all of my many questions. I was nervous the day of the 341 hearing and Michelle made me feel better and my bankruptcy was discharged. I will be referring her to friends and family. It's very refreshing to have a lawyer who genuinely wants to help you and isn't just driven by money. Thanks Michelle and staff!
I consulted Michelle when my business partner passed away and was left with a great amount of debt, as well as heirs and family members to my partner's estate making a stressful situation worse. Michelle was able to advise me and give me the peace of mind I needed to sort out the situation.
Mrs. Labayen exceeds expectations in her role as my attorney. She is easy to talk to and made me feel like a person opposite to creditors and other attorneys that were prejudicial and judgemental. During my filing, she adapted to changes easily, updates with court appearances and provided sound financial advise. She works well under pressure as I witnessed her in court not giving up on my case as other attorney had done. She is well respected in court as I also witnessed that Judges and Trustees paid attention to her arguments . She has a positive attitude and is detail-oriented. Mrs. Labayen goes beyond the call of duty by seeking out and following up on additional challenges. Mrs. Labayen made it easy for us to make payments towards our filing without adding to our financial hardship. Lastly, Mrs. Labayen demonstrates professionalism and is always conscientious about the quality of her work. She is an independent attorney and I would recommend her highly.