Foreclosure Defense
Stop or delay foreclosure through loan modification, short sales, and direct negotiation with your lender, in every New Jersey county.
Learn moreProtecting New Jersey homeowners
Keep your home. Protect your future.
When the bank sends a notice, you still have options and rights. Attorney David Chapman helps New Jersey homeowners stop foreclosure and close real estate matters with steady, personal counsel, from offices in Fort Lee and Matawan.
- Foreclosure Defense
- Loan Modification
- Short Sales
- Sheriff's Sale Adjournments
- Real Estate
Licensed in New Jersey
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Free consultation
No cost, no obligation
Direct attorney access
You work with David himself
English · Spanish
Plain-language guidance
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Our primary focus
Foreclosure defense that fights for your home
Falling behind on your mortgage doesn’t have to mean losing your home. There are proven strategies to keep you in it, or to exit on fair terms without a foreclosure on your record.
David reviews your loan, spots lender errors and violations, and negotiates directly with your servicer so you don’t face them alone. Every case starts with an honest assessment of what’s realistic for your situation.
How we help you stay in your home
- Loan Modification — Lower your rate, extend your term, and make payments affordable again.
- Short Sale — Sell for less than you owe and walk away without a foreclosure on your record.
- Stop a Foreclosure Sale — Emergency help when a sale or auction date is already scheduled.
- Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure — Hand the property back by agreement, on better terms than a foreclosure.
- Foreclosure Litigation — Challenge improper filings, defective notices, and servicer violations in court.
- Surplus Funds Recovery — If your home sold at sheriff's sale for more than you owed, the difference may belong to you.
How we can help
Practice areas
Focused, personal representation in the two areas that decide what happens to your home and your property.
Why clients trust David Chapman
Straight answers. Direct access.
Honest assessment first
No false promises. You get a clear read on your options and a written plan before you commit to anything.
You work with David
Not a rotating cast of case managers. The attorney who knows your file is the one who returns your call.
Local in every county
Offices in Fort Lee and Matawan, and working knowledge of the courthouse, the sheriff's sale schedule, and the adjournment rules in all 21 counties.
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David Chapman
Attorney at Law
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- In practice
- [##] years
- Offices
- Fort Lee · Matawan
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Meet your attorney
Experienced counsel. Personal attention.
David Chapman built his practice around a simple idea: people facing legal problems deserve an attorney who actually listens, tells them the truth, and stays reachable.
You work directly with David, not a rotating team of case managers. Your calls get returned, your questions get answered, and your strategy is shaped by the attorney who knows the details of your situation.
- Focused on foreclosure defense and real estate law
- Offices in Fort Lee and Matawan, serving all 21 New Jersey counties
- English and Spanish spoken
Our offices
Visit us in Fort Lee and Matawan
Consultations are available at any office, by phone, or by video. David takes cases in all 21 New Jersey counties.
Fort Lee office
1222 Anderson AvenueFort Lee, NJ 07024
Bergen County
Matawan office
266 Highway 34Matawan, NJ 07747
Monmouth County
FAQ
Questions people ask before they call
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The first conversation with David is free and confidential, by phone, by video, or at the Fort Lee or Matawan office. You'll leave knowing your options and what representation would cost.
How quickly will I hear back?
Calls and form submissions are returned within one business day. If you have a foreclosure sale date or other deadline, call (732) 790-1505 directly and say so.
Do I have to come to the office?
No. Most matters can start by phone or video, and documents can be sent electronically. In-person meetings are available by appointment.
What areas do you serve?
Offices are in Fort Lee and Matawan, and David takes foreclosure and real estate matters in all 21 New Jersey counties, with a local guide for each.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
Whatever you have: mortgage statements and notices, the foreclosure complaint, contracts, and a short timeline of what has happened. Don't worry if it's incomplete.
Let's talk
Get a free, confidential consultation
Tell David what you're facing. You'll leave the conversation knowing your options, with no pressure and no obligation. Calls returned within one business day.