Michael A. Cataldo
Michael Cataldo is an attorney in the firm’s Philadelphia Office. Michael concentrates his practice in the area of consumer bankruptcy including Chapter 13, Chapter 7 and Subchapter V cases, handling over 10,000 cases during his career. He is senior board certified by the American Bankruptcy Institute for over 30 years. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer in 2010, 2021 and 2022. Michael holds a 10.0 Avvo rating. He has lectured frequently for the Pennsylvania , Bar Institute and Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference on various bankruptcy topics.
Education
B.S. Villanova University 1984
J.D. Temple University 1987
Bar Admissions
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Pennsylvania
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Eastern District of PA
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Middle District of PA
Representative Matters
Bankruptcy
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Representation of Debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Personally
has handled over 10,000 such cases.
Professional Affiliations
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American Bankruptcy Institute
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Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Published Cases
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In Re: August 448 B.R.331 Bankr. E.D. Pa 2011 -Discharge ability of gambling debts
Special Recognition
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Super Lawyers 2010, 2021 & 2022
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Board Certification by American Bankruptcy Institute since 1991
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Distinguished Lawyers-Martindale-Hubbell 2016
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Top Lawyers in Pennsylvania by Legal Network in 2013
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2017 Top 3 Bankruptcy Attorneys in Philadelphia by Best Rated
Presentations
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1994 Child Support and Bankruptcy
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1999 Reaffirmation, Redemption and Surrender
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1999 Bankruptcy Panel-TV Show
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2000 Ethical Issues for Debtors' Counsel
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2001 Ethical Considerations and Issues in Bankruptcy Cases
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2002 Achieving a Successful Chapter 13 Discharge
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2005 Serial Filings
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2007 Successful Chapter 13 Plans
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2008 Role of the Paralegal In Bankruptcy cases
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2010 Basics of Chapter 13
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2011 Ten Things You Need to Know About Chapter 13 Cases
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2012 Interviewing Debtors and Schedule Preparation
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2013 Basic Bankruptcy Track
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2015 Essentials of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
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2016 A Brand New Da-The New Bankruptcy Forms
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2016 How to Grow Your Practice Ethically
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2017 Definition of Surrender
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2021 Address Bankruptcy Judges’ Summer Interns about Career in Bankruptcy
Community
Long time travel soccer coach and coach of youth basketball teams. Loves all sports and is a Philadelphia Sports team fan. He is an avid Pinochle player in a local club. Enjoys the shore with his wife and 2 dogs. Enjoys travel, hiking, sightseeing and historical locations.
Contact
901 N Market Street
Suite 3020
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107