'The New York Area's Top-Rated Lawyers' Lists White Plains Bankruptcy Lawyer Michael H. Schwartz for Fourth Consecutive Year

    WHITE PLAINS, NY, February 27, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michael H. Schwartz, a consumer bankruptcy, debt relief and foreclosure defense attorney, has again been featured in "The New York Area's Top-Rated Lawyers," marking the fourth straight year Mr. Schwartz has appeared in the special section of New York Magazine that spotlights the region's top legal talent.

In order to be included in the publication, an attorney must have earned the peer-reviewed rating of AV Preeminent in the respected LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, according to ALM Media, a publisher of the section.

Mr. Schwartz practices with Michael H. Schwartz, P.C., the consumer bankruptcy firm he founded in White Plains.

For more than three decades, his firm has helped people throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties prepare for a brighter financial future through the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy procedures. Mr. Schwartz also assists businesses as they file for bankruptcy protection and represents parties in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense proceedings.

"Mr. Schwartz goes the extra mile in his fight to defend his clients," The New York Magazine feature says. The article notes that the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal have reported on his successful efforts on behalf of his clients against banks, credit card companies and lenders.

"It is very gratifying for our firm to be recognized year after year for our efforts on behalf of people facing unmanageable debt," Mr. Schwartz said. "We have never had a discharge denied nor lost a single home in foreclosure. This recognition motivates us to continue fighting for our clients' rights as they take on some of the largest financial institutions in the country."

Mr. Schwartz served as Co-Chair of the Westchester County Bar Association Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Committee from 2011-2015. He is an active member of the Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association. Mr. Schwartz frequently addresses professional organizations on the topic of bankruptcy law.

About Michael H. Schwartz, P.C.

Michael H. Schwartz, P.C., is a New York bankruptcy law firm that has been helping individuals and businesses in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties to overcome their debt-related legal issues for more than 30 years. The firm assists individuals with filing for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or reorganization under Chapter 13, and it assists businesses with liquidation under Chapter 7 or reorganization under Chapter 11. Additionally, the firm handles foreclosure defense for individuals. The firm's office is located at One Water Street, White Plains, NY 10601. To learn more about Michael H. Schwartz, P.C., call (800) On My Side or (914) 997-0071 or use the firm's online contact form.

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