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Daniel Edward Mueller

Daniel Edward Mueller

Harborstone Law LLP
  • Bankruptcy, Business Law, Consumer Law ...
  • Pennsylvania, Washington
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Biography

We represent individuals and business owners in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, civil litigation, debt settlement, debtor defense, foreclosure defense, mortgage modification, business law, and intellectual property. Our goal is to find the right solution for each client.

In addition, we represent clients in several areas of consumer law, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and other federal and state statutes intended to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors, creditors, and scammers.

Our business practice includes business formation, strategic planning, contracts, business debt negotiation, regulatory compliance, trademarks, copyrights, and outside general counsel services.

We represent clients throughout Pennsylvania and Washington DC. (Offices located in Center City in Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.)*

Not all services are available in all locations.

Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Associate Editor in Chief of the SC Environmental Law Journal. Dean's List.
Activities: Pro Bono Program. Trial Competition. Faculty Research Assistant. Faculty Research Supervisor.
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Furman University
B.A. (1986) | History
Honors: Cum Laude, Deans List
Activities: Congressional intern, Municipal Intern, Various Volunteer Activities,
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Professional Experience
Senior Partner
Harborstone Law LLP
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The primary focus of this practice is Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, intellectual property, and business law. (Formerly, Harbrostone Law Group.)
CEO
Flying Dart Productions
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Documentary film production company producing videos for non-profits and advocacy organizations.
Attorney
Groff Murphy, Lawyers
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Practice focused on complex commercial litiation.
Principal Attorney
Mueller Law Firm
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Primary focus of practice was on bankruptcy and civil litigation.
Attorney
Suggs & Kelly, Lawyers
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Primary focus of practice was on complex civil litigtion, including product liability, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, and ERISA.
Publications
Articles & Publications
High-Income Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Crossing the Threshold
Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorney Blog
Senior Citizens and Bankruptcy: When the Wolf is at Grandma's Door
Charleston Bankruptcy Blog
Professional Associations
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Washington State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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Washington
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We offer a free debt consultation to individuals in our geographic practice area. See our website for details.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept most major credit cards. (Bankruptcy clients may pay via debt card.)
  • Contingent Fees
    Representation in some non-bankruptcy matters is available on a contingency fee basis.
Practice Areas
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Consumer Law
    Class Action
    Foreclosure Defense
    Intellectual Property
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Additional Practice Area
  • Debt Settlement
Legal Answers
Q. If I'm being sued for,more than the maximum amount that a court of common pleas can give what happens?
A: You may be thinking of the Magisterial or Municipal courts. The jurisdictional limit in the Magistrates and Municipal Courts (small claims divisions) in Pennsylvania is $12,000, including attorney's fees. (It does not include post-filing interest and court costs.) If the case is over $12,000, the plaintiff can waive some of the damages to keep it under the $12,000 limit. Otherwise, the judge may dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

There is no upper jurisdictional limit in the Court of Common Pleas. However, cases under $50,000 filed in Common Pleas court will typically be referred to mandatory arbitration. Either party can appeal the arbitrator's award to the Common Pleas Court. ... Read More
Q. My wife received an oral deposition notice from a law firm via certified mail looking to collect a +10 year old debt
A: It is possible that a creditor sued your wife on a debt, and, for whatever reason, she was never properly served. This might happen, for example, if the creditor cannot find the defendant and obtains permission for alternate service by mail or publication. If there is no response, the creditor might obtain a default judgment. (Note that depending on the court, older cases can be challenging to find on the docket. You may want to call the court clerk or prothonotary for help locating it.)

Generally, once a creditor has a judgment in Pennsylvania, it has twenty years to collect against the debtor's personal property. The judgment also becomes a lien on the debtor's real property. (Although judgments may fall off credit reports after seven years, it does not affect collectability.)

Your wife should speak to a debtor defense attorney right away. If she was never served, it may be possible to reopen the judgment and raise any defenses she would have had. (However, ten years is a long time.) In the alternative, an attorney may be able to help her protect her assets and settle the matter.

The other possibility is that it is a scam. There are several scams going around where the scammer impersonates a lawyer, law firm, court, or law enforcement. However, you may wish to seek counsel either way. Certainly, do not deal directly with the sender unless you are sure you are dealing with a legitimate law firm.
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Q. How long a Bank can collect on a judgment in PA? Judgment was on my credit report for 7 years but not sure when Status
A: Credit reporting does not affect the time in which a creditor can collect a judgment. A creditor with a money judgment in Pennsylvania can collect against the debtor's personal property, including money in bank accounts, for up to 20 years. In addition, as my colleague noted, judgments become liens on real property and can be transferred between counties. (Note that Magisterial Court judgments generally do not become liens on real property and have other collections limitations unless transferred to Common Pleas Court.)

You may want to discuss the matter with an attorney who handles debtor defense and debt settlement to discuss your options. Even if there is no defense to collection of the judgment, an attorney can often negotiate a settlement of the judgment for significantly less than the balance. ... Read More
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Harborstone Law
Blog
Philadelphia Bankruptcy Blog
Contact & Map
Harborstone Law
40 W. Evergreen Avenue, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Telephone: (215) 248-0989
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Evening and weekend appointments available upon request.
Harborstone Law Group
1628 JFK Blvd, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: (215) 279-9336
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Weekend and evening appointments available upon request.