Stephen M. Dunne

Stephen M. Dunne is a seasoned bankruptcy attorney with more than 18 years of experience helping individuals and families regain control of their financial lives. Known for his hands-on approach, Mr. Dunne personally handles every case from start to finish, ensuring that his clients are never passed off to associates or paralegals. At Dunne Law Offices, P.C. in Philadelphia, he is committed to giving clients clear answers, practical solutions, and a genuine opportunity for a fresh financial start.

Mr. Dunne focuses his practice on consumer bankruptcy and small-business bankruptcy and debtor protection, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases, as well as claims involving violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other consumer protection laws. He regularly represents clients facing foreclosure, wage garnishment, lawsuits, overwhelming credit-card debt, medical bills, and other financial pressures, and he is known for guiding clients through the bankruptcy process with clarity and compassion.

Mr. Dunne earned his undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University, where he was actively involved in student leadership, including service as chairman of the Criminal Justice Association and a senator in student government. He received his Juris Doctor in 2005 from New England Law | Boston, where he held leadership roles and contributed as a writer for the Due Process newspaper, served as Lieutenant Governor of the American Bar Association, and served as Chairman of the Environmental Law Society.

After law school, Mr. Dunne founded Accurate Home Inspection, LLC, a forward-thinking real estate services company that helped modernize the home-inspection process by introducing on-site, same-day inspection reports. This entrepreneurial experience continues to inform his practical, problem-solving approach to legal representation—particularly in cases involving homes, mortgages, and real property.

Mr. Dunne was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts in 2008 and Pennsylvania in 2009, and he has practiced continuously since that time. With more than 18 years of experience, he brings seasoned judgment, professionalism, and real-world perspective to every matter he handles.

A United States Army veteran who attained the rank of Sergeant, Mr. Dunne is also a VA-accredited attorney and regularly assists veterans and their families with complex legal and financial issues. He has earned a 10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo and is recognized for his dedication to client care and responsiveness.

Mr. Dunne is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

Stephen M. Dunne is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.