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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Simon Goldenberg
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit Repair
Marshall R. King
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Class Action, Constitutional, Litigation, Mergers And Acquisitions, Securities Litigation
Robert J. Musso
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Probate, Wills And Living Wills
Barbie D. Lieber
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt & Lending, Foreclosure
Howard S. Steel
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Litigation, Mergers And Acquisitions
David Y. Wolnerman
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Contracts And Agreements, Credit Repair, Foreclosure, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Licensing, Limited Liability Company (LLC), ...
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
Joshua N. Bleichman
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit Repair, Debt & Lending, Foreclosure
Frank S. Ieraci
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, LGBTQ+, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Administrative, Adoption, Alimony, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Todd E. Duffy
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Andrew M. Doktofsky
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt & Lending, Probate
Ira Treuhaft
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
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, ...
Stephen Bilkis
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Construction And Development, Divorce And Separation, Insurance Claims, Marriage And Prenuptials, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Michael Morgan
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Corporate, Creditor Debtor Rights
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, ...
Michael H. Schwartz
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure
Wayne M. Greenwald
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation
Rolfi J. Adon

Rolfi J. Adon

  • Adon & Associates, Attorneys At Law
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Asylum, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, ...
Thomas Knaphle
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, Marriage And Prenuptials, ...
Paul Hollender
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Closely Held Business, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Credit Repair, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
Peter Schaefer

Peter Schaefer

  • Bankruptcy Law Offices of Peter Schaefer
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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, ...
Jessica Grady
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, Debt & Lending
Scott J. Greenberg
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Litigation

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