Stuart Gavzy
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About
Stuart Gavzy, Of Counsel at Compassionate Counsel, brings over 30 years of specialized experience in bankruptcy law. Since 1991, Stuart has dedicated his practice to helping individuals and small businesses find relief through Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy. Known for his patient and compassionate approach, Stuart understands the challenges his clients face and is committed to guiding them through each step with empathy and expertise.
Bankruptcy Experience
Stuart’s extensive background in bankruptcy includes representing debtors and acting as a Chapter 7 and 11 Trustee, as well as a liquidating trustee in complex Chapter 11 cases. Since 1998, he has focused exclusively on bankruptcy and insolvency, assisting clients with a range of financial difficulties and working as an Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors in numerous cases. Before joining private practice, Stuart served as Assistant U.S. Trustee for New Jersey, where he oversaw bankruptcy filings and managed case administration—a role that gave him a comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy processes from all sides.
Professional and Community Involvement
Stuart is a member of the Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel. Previously, Stuart served on the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Character and actively contributes to the New Jersey bankruptcy community, including the Local Rules Revision and Lawyers Advisory Committees. He has also led seminars on bankruptcy law and has taught legal studies courses as an adjunct faculty member at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Montclair State College.
Education and Publications
Stuart holds a J.D. from Rutgers Law School and an M.B.A. from New York University. A published author on topics in bankruptcy law and legal technology, he has contributed to the *New Jersey Bankruptcy Manual*, among other publications. His articles and lectures reflect his dedication to making legal services more efficient and accessible for clients and colleagues alike.
At Compassionate Counsel, Stuart Gavzy is here to provide the knowledgeable and supportive guidance clients need to regain financial stability and move forward with confidence.
Let's discuss how we can help you move forward. Call (623) 294-5705 or contact us online. Attorney response time is less than one hour.
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Client Testimonials
Allow Our Former Clients to Tell You What Sets Us Apart
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"Very supportive & professional"
We were in uncharted territory and needed an attorney to navigate a time sensitive issue. We tried to contact several law offices, the most personable and professional was Brant Hodyno. He gave us candid, practical advice on how to proceed.
We highly recommend Brant Hodyno for his supportive counsel and the quick and positive resolution of our issues.
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"Prompt, thorough, honest"I hired Brant to help me fight a mistake on my credit report. Dealing with a creditor had been terrible to this point and I was at a dead end. Brant was empathetic during our phone call, but made it a point to manage my expectations. In the end, we weren't able to get the creditor to change the language, but Brant was able to get me a full record of my payments from the creditor to support my dispute (which were not being released to me, neither before nor since!) He was prompt, thorough, and honest. Sometimes you just need an attorney to turn to for solid advice, someone to actually help you. I recommend Brant Hodyno.- Paul O.
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"Honesty & integrity"My girlfriend found Mr. Hodyno on this same website in order to help me with a gargantuan debt that had accrued from a long-neglected court restitution. I was reluctant to call anybody at first, being that I tend to be pessimistic and skeptical that there is a solution to such situations. She convinced me to call various lawyers and Mr. Hodyno was the only one willing to really even hear out my situation past the point of me explaining my financial limitations and that I can't afford to pay a lawyer. Over the period of a little more than a week we spoke a few times and he explained to me that he could charge me a $200 fee to do the same thing I could just do myself for free by contacting the collections agency and asking a specific question and then getting back to him with their response. Once I did what he had walked me through to do he explained that based on the agency's response he could tell me that sadly there was no recourse for my situation which of course was disappointing, but he also explained that there are plenty of lawyers out there who would have charged me a 200 - plus-dollar fee knowing in advance that there was no easy answer to my situation and thus essentially would have ended up stealing from me and adding at least $200 to my already sizable debt. Thanks to Mr. Hodyno's honesty, integrity, humanity and willingness to talk me through a relatively simple few steps I can now rest in the knowing that the debt is just something I will have to be diligent about and chip away at over time - minus $200! I know it may sound disappointing in that I did not get the ideal outcome, but I genuinely appreciated Mr. Hodyno's guidance and willingness to take the time to be straight with me. Thanks, Brant!- Kevin
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"Solid Advice When I Needed It"I hired Hodyno to help me fight a mistake on my credit report. Dealing with the creditor had been terrible to this point, and I was at a dead end. Hodyno was empathetic during our phone call but made it a point to manage my expectations. In the end, we weren't able to get the creditor to change the language, but Hodyno was able to get me a full record of my payments from the creditor to support my dispute (which were not being released to me, neither before nor since!) He was prompt, thorough, and honest.
Sometimes you just need an attorney to turn to for solid advice, someone to actually help you. I recommend Brant Hodyno.- Paul -
"The definition of compassionate counsel"He spent 45 mins on the phone with me and helped me talk through my situation, even though he ended up pointing me in the direction of another attorney. That is truly the definition of “compassionate counsel.”- Fabio Encomendaro
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"Outstanding advice"Brant was referred to me by another attorney, who helped me with some creditor issues. Brant was a gentleman throughout the phone call; never asking me to hire him for his services, he offered priceless advice in regards to numerous situations. I would highly recommend him for his demeanor and common courtesy towards a potential client, down the road; I know that I will utilize his legal services.- IRA
Why Choose Compassionate Counsel?
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Changing the Perception of Attorneys Along the Way
Compassionate, honest, and loyal are probably not the three values that come to mind when you think of a typical attorney. We defy all stereotypes.
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Providing Customized Solutions with Flexible Pricing
Just like our tailor-made strategies, our prices are flexible to fit your unique needs. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to fees.
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Creating Personal Relationships to Last a Lifetime
We take the time to truly get to know our clients because we care about you. We’ll treat you like an individual, not just another case number.
