Marc G. Alster
Attorney at Law
Marc G. Alster is a seasoned bankruptcy attorney and litigation lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and businesses throughout New Jersey and New York. His practice focuses on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, Chapter 11 matters, and complex personal injury and commercial litigation.
Mr. Alster has personally guided thousands of clients through the bankruptcy process with an exceptional record: no client has ever involuntarily lost assets to a creditor as a result of filing bankruptcy protection. This success is rooted in his deep legal knowledge and his individualized pre-screening of every prospective bankruptcy client.
Bankruptcy Law & Foreclosure Defense
Mr. Alster and/ or the firm his is affiliated with Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP regularly represents debtors and creditors before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. His prior experience representing lenders in state foreclosure proceedings gives him a rare, strategic advantage when protecting homeowners and property owners seeking relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
He handles all Chapter 7 cases personally and collaborates with leading bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey and New York in Chapter 13 cases, and in chapter 11 business cases including high-debt individual matters that exceed Chapter 13 limits.
Personal Injury & Complex Litigation
In addition to bankruptcy law, Mr. Alster has extensive experience in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability (particularly defective medical device inserts), civil rights, employment discrimination, and commercial litigation throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Mr. Alster regularly serves as co-counsel with top trial lawyers and personal injury law firms in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This strategic approach ensures clients receive elite representation without paying higher legal fees, while often resulting in significantly higher recoveries.
Client-Focused Representation
Mr. Alster is known for his hands-on, client-centered approach. He and his experienced staff prioritize clear communication, empathy, and meticulous legal strategy from the initial consultation through resolution. Clients are informed, supported, and treated with respect at every stage of their case.
Bar Admissions
New York State Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Education
J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 1987
Languages
English
Spanish
Honors and Awards
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
Publications
New Jersey Law Journal, How forfeiture proceedings affect the mortgagee's right to foreclose, 1995
Title Wave - Title Associates Agency Inc., Real estate bankruptcy and foreclosure, 1994
The Journal of the NY Association of Mortgage Brokers, Commercial insured should be aware of any insured denial of claims, 1994
Speaking Engagements
New Jersey State Bar Foundation, Current Constitutional Cases, 2006