15 Best Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania
Foreclosure defense attorneys in Pennsylvania help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 15+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Pennsylvania to find immediate help.
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Matthew R. Nahrgang
Law Office of Matthew R. Nahrgang
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1990). Awards: Client Champion Award.
Michele Perez Capilato
Law Office of Michele Perez Capilato
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (2003), New Jersey (2002).
Amy B Good-Ashman
Law Office of Amy B Good-Ashman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (2006). Awards: Pennsylvania Civil Legal Aid Attorney of the Year - 2018, Presidential Award of Merit - 2017, Pro Bono Award - 2012.
Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker
Law Office of Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Jersey (2007), Pennsylvania (1996). Awards: Pro Bono Roll of Honor - 2008, VIP Chancellor’s Award - 2008, Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - 2004.
Emily S. Gomez
Law Office of Emily S. Gomez
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (2007). Awards: Pro Bono Service Award - 2013, Pro Bono Young Lawyer Award - 2012.
Donald Michael Hahn
Law Office of Donald Michael Hahn
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1992). Awards: Pro Bono Award - 2013, Pro Bono Award - 2003.
Brent Christian Diefenderfer
Law Office of Brent Christian Diefenderfer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (2004). Awards: Peer Reviewed - 2021, Peer Review Rated - 2020, Peer Review Rated - 2019.
Eugene Anthony Camposano
Law Office of Eugene Anthony Camposano
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1994). Awards: Distinguished - 2021, Distinguished - 2020, Peer Review Rated - 2020.
Matthew H. Lazarus
Law Office of Matthew H. Lazarus
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (2009). Awards: Certificate in Group Mediation - 2009, Public Service Recognition Award - 2008.
Christopher C. Carr
Law Office of Christopher C. Carr
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1986). Awards: Student Loan Professional - 2020, Nominated for inclusion in Elite Lawyers - 2020, Nominated for inclusion in Lawyers of Distinction - 2020.
Donald R. Calaiaro
Law Office of Donald R. Calaiaro
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1978). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
J. Zac Christman
Law Office of J. Zac Christman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Jersey (1997), Pennsylvania (1997). Awards: Client Champion Award.
David Mark Offen
Law Office of David Mark Offen
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1984). Awards: 10 Best - 2021, 10 Best - 2020, Client Champion Award - 2020.
Lawrence S. Rubin
Law Office of Lawrence S. Rubin
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Jersey (1980), Pennsylvania (1978), New York (1978). Awards: Reader's Choice: Best Bankruptcy Attorney - 2019, Reader's Choice: Best Bankruptcy Attorney - 2018, Reader's Choice: Best Bankruptcy Attorney - 2017.
Dai Rosenblum
Law Office of Dai Rosenblum
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 45 years of experience. Bar admissions: Pennsylvania (1980). Awards: Notable - 2018, Client Champion Award - 2018, Preeminent 4.8 out of 5.0 - 2017.
About Foreclosure Defense in Pennsylvania
Foreclosure defense in Pennsylvania involves protecting homeowners from losing their property when a mortgage lender initiates foreclosure proceedings. Pennsylvania follows a judicial foreclosure process, which directly impacts the timeline and legal strategies available to homeowners facing default.
A foreclosure defense attorney in Pennsylvania can challenge the lender's standing to foreclose, identify violations of RESPA, TILA, and state-specific mortgage servicing statutes, negotiate loan modifications and forbearance agreements, and when necessary, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 — immediately halting all foreclosure activity and providing time to cure arrears over 3–5 years.
Key defenses available in Pennsylvania may include challenging the chain of title (whether the foreclosing party actually holds the promissory note), identifying dual tracking violations (pursuing foreclosure while a loss mitigation application is pending), raising statute of limitations defenses, and asserting violations of Pennsylvania's specific pre-foreclosure notice requirements. Early intervention is critical — homeowners who engage counsel within the first 30 days of receiving a default notice have significantly more options available.
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