Desmond Law, P.A. is a trusted consumer advocacy law firm providing elite, client-focused representation to individuals facing severe financial hardships and corporate exploitation across New Jersey. Founded by Leo W. Desmond, an attorney with over 30 years of legal experience, the firm was built on a simple premise: everyday citizens deserve the same high-caliber legal representation as the massive corporations and financial institutions targeting them.

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Mr. Desmond understands that falling behind on bills, receiving relentless collection calls, and seeing your credit score plummet can cause immense personal and familial stress. At Desmond Law, P.A., we strip away the intimidating legal jargon to give you transparent, realistic options. Whether you require an immediate financial reset through Chapter 7 bankruptcy or need to sue an abusive entity under federal consumer laws, our firm provides the aggressive advocacy required to reclaim your peace of mind.

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Why Choose Desmond Law, P.A.?

• Decades of Direct Experience: Over 30 years of navigating complex bankruptcy systems and federal consumer courts.

• True Dual Capability: We do not just discharge debt; we actively sue predatory entities for violating consumer rights.

• Compassionate Counsel: Your case is never treated like a file number; you receive direct, personalized attention from Mr. Desmond.

• Affordable, Direct Fees: Fair, predictable pricing designed to help you rebuild without creating further financial strain.

 

 

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Mr. Desmond has served as class counsel on over 150 securities and consumer law class actions since 1995.
 

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Desmond was the Managing Partner of L.W. Desmond & Company and was an options floor trader, holding option memberships at the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange.  Additionally, he was previously a member of the New York Futures Exchange as well as a Vice President and Director of Risk Analysis for a Merrill Lynch subsidiary.

 

Education:

• B.A., Rollins College, 1980  |   M.B.A., Fordham University, 1988 (Beta Gamma Sigma)  |  J.D., New York Law School, 1994 (cum laude)

STATE BAR ADMISSIONS:

• New Jersey  |  New York  |  Florida  |  Colorado

Federal Bar Admission:

• First Circuit Court of Appeals  |  Second Circuit Court of Appeals  |  Third Circuit Court of Appeals  |  Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

• District of New Jersey  |  Southern District of New York  |  Southern District of Florida  |  Middle District of Florida