Michael H. Schwartz

The firm of Michael H. Schwartz, P.C., is a law firm based in White Plains, New York, founded by attorney Michael H. Schwartz. For 42 years, Mr. Schwartz has devoted his practice to bankruptcy and foreclosure defense law and serves clients throughout the New York metropolitan areas of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, New York City, and The Bronx.Mr. Schwartz graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York. He received his law degree cum laude from New York Law School and has been licensed to practice law in New York since 1983. He is a graduate of Max Gardner’s Consumer Defense Academy. He has attended 5 Boot Camps on Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Litigation, Loan Modifications, Foreclosure Defense, Understanding Uniform Mortgage Covenants, Escrow Accounting, Rule 3002.1 and Payment Change Notices, Regulations X and Z, and Scheduled Application of Payments Boot Camps. Mr. Schwartz has also attended numerous multi-day conferences by The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.Over the course of his career, Mr. Schwartz has handled a wide range of bankruptcy and foreclosure cases and has knowledge of all aspects of creditor and debtor issues. He provides aggressive and dedicated representation to ensure individuals receive all necessary legal protection.Mr. Schwartz has received various honors and awards for his accomplishments. The peer review organization Martindale-Hubbell rates him AV Preeminent*, and New York Magazine named him a “top-rated lawyer.” He is listed in Marquis Who’s Who in American Law and has spoken at several conferences on bankruptcy-related topics.Outside of running his practice, Mr. Schwartz is actively involved in various professional organizations. He is a sustaining member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.