Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP, is excited to announce that Heath S. Berger, Esq, has been named the Pro Bono Attorney of the Month by the Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) and the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA). This is the third time Berger has been awarded this honor by the NSLS.
According to the announcement, Berger was recognized for his near-50 hours of assistance for 22 low-income clients in the last year. As a bankruptcy attorney, Berger helped these clients by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions on their behalf. As a result of this pro bono work, these clients now have the opportunity of a clean financial slate — without the legal fees.
Throughout his career as a bankruptcy attorney, Berger has developed a stellar reputation for his pro bono work. In fact, the announcement also cites that Berger has volunteered more than 530 hours of time helping VLP clients facing bankruptcy scenarios.
Berger has also served on the VLP panel of bankruptcy attorneys for the last 15 years. In this capacity, Berger accepts Chapter 7 Bankruptcy referrals and handles the petitions from start to finish. For this work, Berger has been recognized as the Pro Bono Attorney of the Month in both 2006 and 2011.
In addition to Heath Berger’s recognition, the Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP, full-service law firm has been recognized as a Top Law Firm Pro Bono Provider for the last four years. We’re proud of this commitment to the Long Island community, and we’re honored to be recognized for our pro bono practice on Long Island.
The VLP works to provide free legal assistance to Nassau County residents who are facing economic hardship. In partnership with the NCBA and NSLS, this non-profit service encourages:
The VLP relies on pro bono legal work to make their mission into a reality.
As a full-service law firm on Long Island, Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP, is committed to compassionate care and pragmatic representation. We consider Long Island our home and our community, so we take a people-first approach to every case.
In addition to our compassionate, people-first philosophy, we also stand out for the following reasons:
To learn more about our people-centered approach, take a look at our law firm testimonials section to hear directly from our clients.
At Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP, Heath S. Berger’s bankruptcy work centers on Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions. Additionally, our bankruptcy attorneys handle foreclosure defense and more complex litigation matters.
If you or a loved one is facing financial difficulties, our bankruptcy attorneys can help. Contact us today on Long Island for a free consultation.