About Us

The Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorneys of Cibik & Cataldo, P.C., understand that the process of bankruptcy can be a stressful and frustrating experience. The Cibik & Cataldo, P.C., law firm provides a comfortable yet professional atmosphere; meeting personally with each client and striving to make the bankruptcy and/or debt consolidation process as smooth and as stress-free as possible. Each client is important to the bankruptcy Attorneys of Cibik & Cataldo, P.C., and is provided with respectful and effective legal advice and representation.

Please call the law office of Cibik & Cataldo, P.C., today, at 866-745-6190 to begin your free consultation with a trusted Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Lawyer.

Cibik & Cataldo, P.C.
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telephone: 866-745-6190

Biographies for Bankruptcy Lawyers of Cibik & Cataldo, P.C.

MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQUIRE

On, October 22, 2002, The American Board of Certification announced that Michael Cibik, an attorney with the Philadelphia, PA law firm Cibik & Cataldo, P.C., has been certified by the organization for ten consecutive years. Attorney Cibik was in the first class of attorneys certified by the organization in 1992. This first class consists of 88 attorneys nationwide.

Board certification is the mark of a true insolvency professional. To become certified, Attorney Michael Cibik passed a comprehensive examination and satisfied extensive practice, substantial involvement, educational and peer review requirements. In addition, Attorney Cibik has maintained considerable continuing legal education hours in the specialty area.

Education:

• B.S. - Penn State University (1966)
• M.B.A. - University of Delaware (1972)
• Juris Doctor - Delaware Law School of Widener University (1976)
• Masters of Law - Temple University School of Law (1981)

Admissions to Practice / Licenses / Certifications:

• United States Supreme Court
• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Federal District Court, E.D. PA
• U.S. Court Of Appeals, Third Circuit
• U.S. Tax Court
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Panel 7 Trustee
• Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker License
• Commercial Pilot's License
• American Bankruptcy Board Certification - Consumer Bankruptcy Law
• American Bankruptcy Board Certification - Business Bankruptcy Law

Professional Affiliations:

• American Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Bankruptcy Committee
• Aviation Law Committee
• Fee Disputes Committee
• City Policy Committee
• Legislative Liaison Committee
• Member of Board of Editors of Retainer Magazine
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
• Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• Lawyer Pilots Bar Association
• National Association of Bankruptcy
• Trustees Membership Committee
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel
• Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts
• Building Owners' and Managers' Association
• Board of Directors
• Legislative Committee Chairman
• Federal District Court Historical Society
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• Union League of Philadelphia
• Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
• Tax Committee
• Legislative Committee
• Municipal Affairs Committee
• Government Affairs Group
• Pennsylvania Society
• Pennsylvania State Board of Podiatry
• Minor Judiciary Education Board
• Board of TrusteesTempleUniversity

Employment:

• Private Law Practice (1977-Present)
• • Real Estate Law
  • Business & Corporate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Commercial Litigation
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for Chief Bankruptcy
• • Judge, Emil F. Goldhaber (1981-1986)
• Villanova University Instructor (1984-1987)
• • Corporation and Partnership Law
• Temple University Instructor (1981-1995)
• • Business Management
  • Real Estate Law
• Penn State University Instructor (1981-1983)
• • Federal Income Tax
• Pierce College Instructor (1986-1991)
• • Corporate Law
  • Bankruptcy Law

MICHAEL A. CATALDO, ESQUIRE

Education:

• B.S. - Villanova University (1984)
• Juris Doctor - Temple Law School (1987)

Professional Affiliations:

• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Eastern District Bankruptcy Conference

Certifications:

• Certified by the American Bankruptcy Institute in Commercial and Consumer Bankruptcy

Seminars:

• 1994 - Lectured to BucksCounty Domestic Relations Office on Child Support in Relation to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
• 1999 - PA Bar Institute - Co Presented with the Honorable David Scholl on Reaffirmation, Redemption or Surrender (Bankruptcy)
• 2000 - PA Bar Institute - Co Presented with Professor Peter Alexander and the Honorable Rosemary Gamberdella on Marital Issues in Bankruptcy
• 2001 - E.D. of PA. Bankruptcy Conference - Co Presented Subject: Ethical Issues for Debtor's Counsel
• 2002 - PA Bar Institute Presented Topic: Achieving a Successful Chapter 13 Discharge

Teaching:

• PierceJunior College (1989-1991)
• • Corporate Law
  • Bankruptcy Law

Employment:

• Associate Attorney, Michael A Cibik & Associates (1987-1995)
• Partner, Cibik & Cataldo, P.C. (1996-Present)

LEEANE O. HUGGINS, ESQUIRE

Education:

• B.A. - Temple University (1995)
• Juris Doctor - University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1999)

Professional Licenses:

• Philadelphia Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association

Professional:

• Attorney Cibik & Cataldo, P.C.- Philadelphia, PA, Consumer Bankruptcy (2002-Present)
• Attorney, Federman & Phelan, LLP - Philadelphia, PA
• Consumer Bankruptcy (2001-2002)
• Attorney, Douglas P. Earl, PC - Philadelphia, PA
• Consumer Bankruptcy, Immigration Law, General Law (2000-2001)
• Legal Assistant, Air Products - Allentown, PA (1999-2000)
• Certified Legal Intern
• Neighborhood Legal Services Association - Pittsburgh, PA (1998-1999)
• Legal Intern
• United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Washington, DC (1998)
• Law Clerk, Ainsman & Levine, P.C. - Pittsburgh, PA (1997-1998)
• Legal / Office Assistant, Michael D. Benjamin, P.C. - Philadelphia, PA (1991-1996)