Weisberg Law, P.C. – Philadelphia, PA

Matthew Weisberg concentrates his practice on Consumer Fraud and Financial Injury based litigation, Mortgage Foreclosure, and Professional Negligence and Civil Rights. A peer acclaimed trial attorney, Matthew also represents individuals in Real Estate matters as well as in obtaining monetary compensation for victims of crime (financial and violent).

Prior to joining the Firm, Matthew practiced with Weber, Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, Fires & Newby, L.L.P. (focusing on general liability defense and commercial foreclosures), and McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. (representing large, primarily sub-prime lenders and investors in residential mortgage foreclosure and lender liability related litigation). Matthew also clerked for the Honorable Albert W. Sheppard, Jr., and was an extern for the Australian Federal Parliament. For the Parliament, he published "G-D Save the Queen," on behalf of The Hon. Brendan Nelson, M.P. (Leader of the Liberal Party).

Admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, in 2005, Mr. Weisberg was also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court (where he was administered the oath by late Chief Justice Rehnquist just weeks before his passing).

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Education
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
J.D.

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
B.A.
Major: Political Science

Published Works
"Predatory Lending in the Refi Era: A Primer", The Legal Intelligencer, 2005

"Residential Mortgage Foreclosures: Procedures & Practicalities", The Legal Intelligencer, 2006

"Liability Arising Out of the Sale of Residential New Construction", The Legal Intelligencer, 2006

"Home Improvement Loan Fraud-Caveat Emptor", The Legal Intelligencer, 2006

"Multi-Jurisdictional Foreclosure Litigation & The Foreclosure Explosion (and Sub-Prime Implosion)", The Legal Intelligencer, 2007

"Philadelphia's Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Pilot Program,", The Legal Intelligencer, 2008

Law Offices of Michael P. Forbes – Philadelphia, PA

Attorney Forbes completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, and received a Bachelors in Business Administration and graduated with Honors in 1984. He attended and graduated Widener School of Law in 1989 and opened the doors to his own law office immediately upon passing the Bar examination.

Mr. Forbes has always been driven by the desire to help others. With that in mind he began his law career representing indigent families in the Philadelphia family law system for seven years.

Moving toward the suburban areas, Mr. Forbes broadened his practice to include Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Bucks Counties. As he continued to handle family law matters, he witnessed first-hand how badly his client's credit reports were causing them to suffer serious declines in their lifestyles. The families not only had to endure the emotional hardship that comes with the ending of a marriage but the financial burden was a huge problem and serious concern. He began to focus on helping his clients negotiate with their creditors in an effort to mitigate some of the damage they were facing.

The ability to file bankruptcies and defend foreclosure actions on behalf of his clients became a crucial aspect of his practice. His clients were hurting and felt helpless. Attorney Forbes quickly learned that he was successful in helping his clients regain control of their finances and renew their self-respect. This fueled his passion for consumer law. Not only was he impacting the lives of so many, he found a deep satisfaction in putting these bullies in their place.

Over the years Attorney Forbes has taught classes to other lawyers for Continuing Legal Education credits, as well as present to local groups and professional organizations about consumer rights and the laws that are available to help. Recently, Attorney Forbeswas a proud recipient of the "Top Lawyer" award by Main Line Today Magazine, specifically for his work in the bankruptcy field.

Attorney Forbes' goal, is to reach as many people as possible to let them know that they do have some good options to combat collection agency bullies and correct inaccuracies that the credit reporting agencies record and save their homes from foreclosure. People know the pain first-hand of having their lifestyles threatened, but they just don't seem to think that they can do anything on their own behalf. The fact that in many cases, these people can be empowered and sue these entities is not a well-known option. They should know that there is a way to change the course of their lives and Attorney Forbes can show them how it can work in their favor.