Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz (2026): Who They Are & Your Options
If a Confession of Judgment or a commercial lawsuit from Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz LLP showed up in your file, this page covers exactly who they are, what court records show about their MCA-related work, and what you can realistically do about it. Read carefully before you respond to anything.
Who is Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz?
Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz LLP is a commercial boutique firm headquartered at 936 Broadway, 5th Floor, in New York City’s Flatiron District, with a second office in Westchester County. The firm was founded in 2018 by four partners: Adam J. Stein (commercial litigation), Jonathan L. Adler (managing partner), Michael Dabah (real estate), and Joshua Zelkowitz (real estate). Today they run roughly 28 attorneys.
Their primary practice is real estate and commercial litigation. Chambers USA recognized Stein Adler in both 2025 and 2026 for New York real estate work. Fifteen attorneys hold Super Lawyers designations and four are listed in Best Lawyers in America 2026. MCA collection is not a named practice area on steinadlerlaw.com — that matters, and we’ll come back to it.
No CFPB complaints appear in the public record for Stein Adler, and there is no BBB listing for the firm. They are not a high-volume debt-collection shop. They are a commercial litigation firm that has, in documented cases, represented MCA funders in Confession of Judgment enforcement.
Why is Stein Adler contacting your business?
If you received correspondence from Stein Adler, it is almost certainly tied to a commercial litigation matter — either a pending action or one that has already been filed. In the MCA space specifically, court records show Stein Adler represented Funding Metrics LLC (which also operated as Quick Fix Capital) in two Confession of Judgment cases filed in Westchester County, New York Supreme Court.
Here is what those records actually say:
- Funding Metrics, LLC v. A & A Fabrication & Polishing Corp. (2020 NY Slip Op 05724, App. Div. 2d Dep’t): Stein Adler represented Funding Metrics as respondent. The COJ was originally filed in Westchester County, entered May 18, 2017. The Appellate Division upheld the trial court’s denial of the debtor’s vacatur motion.
- Funding Metrics, LLC v. D & V Hospitality, Inc. (trial: 2019 NY Slip Op 29008; appeal: 2021 NY Slip Op 04964, App. Div. 2d Dep’t): Stein Adler again represented Funding Metrics. The underlying deal was a $20,000 purchase price for $29,200 in future receivables; the COJ amount was approximately $34,713.93. The trial court vacated the COJ, finding the deal was a criminally usurious loan. The Appellate Division reversed — it denied vacatur, without prejudice for a separate plenary action.
Both cases trace back to MCA agreements from 2016–2017. That is the full documented picture. Do not read more into it than that. If Funding Metrics or Quick Fix Capital is the funder named in your file, there is a documented history of Stein Adler enforcing their COJs in Westchester County.
Can Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz sue your business?
Yes. Stein Adler is a full commercial litigation firm with experience in both New York State courts and federal court. If a Confession of Judgment was already filed and Stein Adler is now in the enforcement phase, collection may already be underway. Enforcement tools available to a judgment creditor in New York include bank account levies, liens on real property, and income execution orders.
The phrase “enforcement may already be in motion” is not hyperbole with COJs. Unlike a standard lawsuit — where you receive notice and have time to respond — a Confession of Judgment is filed and entered before you are notified. By the time you hear from Stein Adler, the judgment may already exist.
The Confession of Judgment issue
Most MCA agreements include a Confession of Judgment clause. It authorizes the funder to file a judgment against your business in New York Supreme Court without serving you first or going through a trial. The clerk enters the judgment on the same day it is filed.
Stein Adler has specific Westchester County experience with these actions, as the two cases above confirm. A few things you need to know about COJ exposure right now:
- Since 2019, New York law (CPLR 3218) prohibits using COJs against out-of-state debtors. If your business is incorporated and operates outside New York, you may have a strong procedural argument. New York–based businesses remain fully exposed.
- If a COJ has already been filed, your bank account may already be frozen, or a levy notice may be in transit.
- You have the right to move to vacate the COJ in court. The D & V Hospitality case shows this is possible at the trial level, though the Appellate Division reversed that decision. Vacatur motions require a licensed New York attorney — not a debt settlement company.
If you are not sure whether a COJ has been filed against your business, you can search the New York State Courts Electronic Filing system (NYSCEF) by your business name.
Settlement as an option
Not every MCA debt ends in court. Many are resolved commercially — through direct negotiation with the funder — before any judgment is enforced or any lawsuit is filed. Business Debt Adjusters negotiates directly with MCA funders on behalf of business owners across the country.
If Funding Metrics LLC, Quick Fix Capital, or another MCA funder using Stein Adler is behind your balance, a negotiated resolution may be possible. The viability depends on your current cash position, how far along the collection process is, and whether a judgment has already been entered. These are questions we can work through with you.
Learn more about BDA’s MCA debt relief process here.
If the balance itself is the problem rather than this one firm, our MCA debt relief program explains how negotiated settlement works and who qualifies.
When you need an attorney, not a settlement firm
BDA is a commercial debt settlement firm, not a law firm. There are situations where you need a licensed New York attorney, and you should know the difference before you act:
- A COJ has already been filed and is being actively enforced (levy or freeze in progress).
- You want to challenge the validity of the COJ itself or argue the MCA was actually a usurious loan — as in D & V Hospitality.
- There is an active NY Supreme Court proceeding with a response deadline attached.
In those situations, the clock matters and the filing requirements are real. Get a licensed attorney before that deadline passes.
If you are not yet in litigation and want a clear read on whether your situation is a legal matter or a commercial negotiation, start with a free consultation here.
Stein Adler frequently asked questions
Is Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz primarily an MCA firm?
No. Their primary practice is real estate and commercial litigation. Chambers USA recognizes them specifically for New York real estate work. MCA is not a listed practice area on their website. Court records document two Confession of Judgment cases where they represented an MCA funder — that is the extent of the publicly documented MCA connection.
What is Stein Adler’s connection to Funding Metrics / Quick Fix Capital?
Stein Adler represented Funding Metrics LLC (operating also as Quick Fix Capital) as the plaintiff in two COJ enforcement actions filed in Westchester County, New York. Both cases went to the Appellate Division, Second Department — one in 2020, one in 2021. If Funding Metrics or Quick Fix Capital is named in your MCA agreement, there is a documented history of Stein Adler handling their collection actions.
Can Stein Adler enforce a Confession of Judgment against my business?
Yes, if one has been filed. COJ enforcement in New York allows the judgment creditor to pursue bank levies and property liens without a trial. Your first step is to confirm whether a COJ has been entered — search NYSCEF by your business name. If it has, consult a New York attorney immediately.
Should I try to settle before Stein Adler files a lawsuit?
In most cases, earlier is better. Once a judgment is entered and enforcement is underway, your leverage is lower and the costs are higher. If the MCA balance is the issue and litigation has not yet started, commercial negotiation is usually faster and less expensive than a court fight. That said, every situation is different — the right path depends on whether a COJ clause exists, whether it has been filed, and what your cash position looks like today.
How is Stein Adler different from high-volume MCA collection firms?
Stein Adler is a commercial boutique, not a collections-focused volume shop. Firms that specialize purely in MCA collection often file hundreds of COJs per year. The public record for Stein Adler shows two appellate MCA cases spanning 2020–2021. Their core business is real estate and commercial litigation. That distinction matters for how you think about your next move: you are dealing with a general commercial litigation firm, not a dedicated MCA enforcement machine.
Talk it through before you respond. If Stein Adler has contacted your business — whether by letter, lawsuit, or a bank freeze you did not expect — get a clear read on your options first. BDA works with business owners across the country on MCA debt, and the first conversation is free.
Schedule your free consultation here.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Business Debt Adjusters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized to represent Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz LLP. Company and firm names are used for identification only. If you have received a Confession of Judgment or active lawsuit, consult a licensed New York attorney before the response deadline passes.
