Charles T. Kriss

Charles T. Kriss is an Albany, New York attorney and partner at Kriss, Kriss & Brignola, LLP. His practice includes bankruptcy, matrimonial and family law, adoption matters, church law, and general legal matters. He has represented clients in both state and federal proceedings, including bankruptcy matters and matrimonial disputes. His work reflects decades of experience assisting individuals, families, organizations, and other clients with legal problems that may require counseling, negotiation, or litigation.

Charles earned a J.D. from Albany Law School in 1979 and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1976. His legal education provided a foundation in litigation, statutory interpretation, client counseling, and problem-solving. That training has supported a career involving bankruptcy, family and matrimonial matters, religious-institution concerns, and other general civil issues requiring careful analysis of legal rights, obligations, and available remedies.

Charles has practiced law in New York since 1980 and has appeared in matters before state and federal courts. Available court records show his involvement in bankruptcy proceedings in the Northern District of New York and matrimonial litigation in New York courts. His practice also includes adoption and church law matters. This varied experience allows him to address disputes and planning concerns that cross several areas of law while guiding clients through procedural and substantive legal requirements.

Charles T. Kriss is admitted in New York and before the US District Court for the Northern District of New York, the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His long-standing practice combines bankruptcy, family and matrimonial law, adoption, church law, and general legal counseling. He continues to assist clients with matters requiring practical guidance, litigation experience, and familiarity with both state and federal court procedures.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kriss, Kriss & Brignola, LLP
• Member in good standing, New York State Bar Association
• Member in good standing, Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
• Member in good standing, Albany County Bar Association
• Legal Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice
• Legal Counsel, Homeschool Legal Defense Fund
• Legal Counsel, Citizens Concerned for Human Life
• Legal Counsel, Love Basket, Inc.
• Legal Counsel, InterServe USA
• Legal Counsel, New York Family Policy Council
• Legal Counsel, Multiple Upstate NY, Capital Region church congregations and ministries

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Albany Law School
  Juris Docotor
• State University New York at New Paltz
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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