Abel L. Pierre

Abel L. Pierre is an attorney at his own law practice in New York City. His practice focuses on consumer protection, debt collection defense, bankruptcy, and disputes involving credit reporting and creditor conduct. He represents people challenging debt collection lawsuits, frozen bank accounts, default judgments, and collection harassment. His work helps consumers understand available defenses and seek relief under applicable state and federal laws.

Pierre received a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2001 and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1998. He contributed to the Fordham Environmental Law Journal during law school. His academic training supports his work in litigation, legal research, and statutory consumer protections.

He began his career as a legal adviser to the New York City Council and later entered private practice, representing clients in bankruptcy and creditor-debtor disputes. He has litigated claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and assisted consumers affected by bank account restraints and abusive debt collection tactics. His other legal work has included wage and hour cases and unemployment insurance administrative hearings and appeals.

Abel L. Pierre has served as an arbitrator in the New York City Small Claims Court and belongs to professional organizations including the National Association of Consumer Law Advocates and several New York bar associations. He is admitted to the New York bar and federal district courts in the state. His practice emphasizes protecting consumers’ rights and pursuing practical relief when collection activity creates financial and legal pressure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Abel L. Pierre, Attorney at Law, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Arbitrator, Small Claims Court of the Civil Court of the City of New York
• Member, National Association of Consumer Law Advocates
• Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• Member, New York County Lawyer’s Association
• Member, Brooklyn Bar Association
• Member, Queens County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Fordham University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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