Top Bankruptcy Lawyers From New York

Bankruptcy in New York is a powerful legal remedy for individuals, families, and businesses overwhelmed by financial obligations and seeking a fresh financial start. In one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-paced states, financial setbacks can happen quickly—but recovery is absolutely possible. Whether through Chapter 7 to discharge debt, Chapter 13 to reorganize personal finances, or Chapter 11 for corporate restructuring, New York’s bankruptcy laws offer proven pathways to stability and renewal. From Wall Street to Main Street, New Yorkers turn to bankruptcy not as a last resort, but as a strategic decision to protect assets, stop collections, and reclaim control. Navigating this process requires the right expertise. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of top-rated bankruptcy attorneys in New York—highly respected professionals known for their legal precision, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to helping clients reset and rise.

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Paul M. Pochepan
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt & Lending, Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Social Security & Disability, ...
Nancy Baum Delain
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Intellectual Property
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Contracts And Agreements, Copyright, Corporate, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Mergers And Acquisitions, ...
Seni Popat
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Construction Accidents, ...
Andrew M. Doktofsky
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt & Lending, Probate
Beata Gadek
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure
Tricia Smith
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Construction Accidents, Creditor Debtor Rights, Debt & Lending, ...
Robert B. Gleichenhaus
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate
Todd E. Duffy
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Peter Schaefer

Peter Schaefer

  • Bankruptcy Law Offices of Peter Schaefer
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Jeffrey Peltz
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Asylum, Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, ...
Marshall R. King
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Class Action, Constitutional, Litigation, Mergers And Acquisitions, Securities Litigation
Christiaan Mauritz Van Niekerk
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Michael S. Fox
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt & Lending
Thomas J. Frank
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Lawsuits and Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Creditor Debtor Rights, Foreclosure, Residential Real Estate
Stephen Bilkis
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Construction And Development, Divorce & Separation, Insurance Claims, Marriage And Prenuptials, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
David M. Posner
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Aviation & Aerospace, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Financial Markets And Services, Litigation, Oil And Gas
David Boies
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Gaming, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust And Trade Law, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Class Action, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Steven J. Reisman
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Entertainment & Sports, Environmental, Health Care, Insurance, Lawsuits and Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Corporate, Financial Markets And Services, Litigation
Adam H. Friedman
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Wayne M. Greenwald
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation
Joshua N. Bleichman
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Debt & Lending, Foreclosure
Adam Sattler
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
Kristie Halloran Hanson
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Products Liability, ...
Howard S. Steel
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Litigation, Mergers And Acquisitions

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