July 12, 2011 -- Joann Needleman, an
attorney with the law firm Maurice & Needleman,
P.C., has been honored as a Pennsylvania Super
Lawyer in the area of Bankruptcy and
Creditor/Debtor Rights.
Each year, only
5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive
this honor. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding
attorneys in more than 70 practice areas using a
rigorous selection process that considers 15
separate indicators of peer recognition,
professional achievement and the highest ethical
standards.
Needleman devotes her practice
to the defense of creditors for claims brought
under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
(FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
(FCRA). She provides counsel, consultation
and litigation services to financial
institutions, law firms and debt buyers
throughout the country.
Maurice Speaks at NARCA Spring Meeting
May 15, 2011 -- Donald Maurice spoke recently on two topics -- baseless law suits and compliance -- at the Spring Meeting of the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys in Chicago.
Maurice was among a panel of attorneys who spoke on May 12 about how to get sanctions awarded when dealing with baseless law suits. Maurice spoke with Joseph Messer of Chicago and Frank Springfield of Birmingham on the topic "Getting Sanctions Awarded in Consumer Litigation."
On May 13, Maurice spoke with attorney Kenneth Wake of Chicago about "Protecting the Client's Brand: Developing Compliance Programs to Deal with Today's Hot Topics." The program addressed compliance issues faced by law practices and their clients.
Maurice Named 2011 Super Lawyer
May 1, 2011 -- Donald Maurice, an attorney with the law firm Maurice & Needleman, P.C., has been honored for the fifth consecutive year as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights.
Each year, only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys in more than 70 practice areas using a rigorous selection process that considers 15 separate indicators of peer recognition, professional achievement and the highest ethical standards.
Maurice has been defending the financial services
industry for more than 22 years. He has published numerous
articles and regularly lectures on the rights of
creditors. He currently serves as New Jersey State
Compliance Chair of the Members' Attorney Program, a
division of ACA International.
Maurice is certified as a Creditor Right's Specialist by the American Board of Certification and is admitted to practice in New Jersey, as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Third Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court. He is rated AV, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.
Needleman Gives Talk on FCRA Issues
Nov. 12, 2010 -- Joann Needleman gave a talk at the Commercial Law League's Fall 2010 Conference in New York City on Nov. 12, entitled "Avoiding the Pitfalls under the Fair Credit Reporting Act."
Speaking with San Francisco attorney Tomio Narita, they discussed the duties and responsibilities of those who furnish information to credit reporting agencies as well as the legal obligations of those who pull credit reports.
Maurice Discusses Ethics at Conference on Consumer Finance Law
Oct. 28, 2010 -- Donald Maurice spoke at the Conference on Consumer Finance Law in Dallas on Oct. 28.
He was among a panel that discussed the ethical issues facing attorneys who defend claims made under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Maurice Speaks at NARCA Meeting About Call Volume Cases
Oct. 21, 2010 -- Donald Maurice was among a panel of attorneys who examined recent trends and decisions regarding call volume cases at the fall meeting of the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys in Las Vegas on Oct. 21.
The panelists discussed how district courts are interpreting the law on call volume cases and methods for defending claims made under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Maurice Examines Ethical Issues at ABA's Annual Meeting
Aug. 9, 2010 -- Donald Maurice spoke at the American Bar Association's Annual Meeting in San Francisco on Aug. 9.
Maurice was part of a panel that discussed the ethical issues that arise when representing consumers and defending creditors in consumer financial services disputes.
The panelists examined such issues as internet advertising, fee sharing, vicarious liability, and the unauthorized practice of law.
Maurice Speaks to ACA on Defending State Law Claims
July 13, 2010 -- Donald Maurice spoke at ACA International's Members' Attorney Program Conference in Washington, D.C. on July 13.
Maurice was part of a panel that addressed defending lawsuits brought against the consumer financial services industry, particularly those claims based on state, as opposed to federal, laws.
Maurice Named a Corporate Counsel Super Lawyer
July 10, 2010 -- Donald Maurice, president of the law firm of Maurice & Needleman, P.C. has been included in the 2010 Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers magazine.
The Corporate Counsel edition features attorneys from all 50 states and D.C. who assist in-house counsel with their legal matters. Candidates are evaluated based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Maurice represents banks, financial institutions and other attorneys, handling everything from class actions to professional liability defense and ethics matters.
Maurice Discusses Jerman v. Carlisle at NARCA Meeting
May 19, 2010 -- Donald Maurice was among a panel of attorneys who spoke about the recent Supreme Court case Jerman v. Carlisle at the spring meeting of the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys in Washington D.C. on May 15.
The panelists discussed the case's future impact on debt collection litigation and whether future client representation could result in a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Dominczyk Article Published in ABI Journal
May 11, 2010 -- An article written by Thomas R. Dominczyk, an attorney with the law firm Maurice & Needleman, P.C., has been published in the April edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.
The article is entitled "Rule 9037: Consequences of Failure to Redact 'Personal Data Identifiers.'" The article examines the potential consequences of failure to redact personal information from documents filed with a U.S. bankruptcy court and the steps one should take if personal information has not been redacted.
Needleman quoted in New York Times
Joann Needleman was quoted in the New York Times on May 7, 2010, in an article entitled "New York Judges Resist Claims by Debt Collectors."