Neil R. Crane

Neil R. Crane is a Connecticut bankruptcy attorney with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals and small businesses regain financial stability. He concentrates on Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases and foreclosure defense. Throughout his career, he has handled over 15,000 matters and is known for building practical strategies for clients facing serious debt challenges.

Neil earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University before pursuing his Juris Doctor at the University of Connecticut School of Law. He has been a member of the Connecticut Bar Association since 1983. His academic training and decades of hands-on experience provide a strong foundation for his work in consumer bankruptcy and business reorganizations.

Neil focuses on protecting clients from aggressive creditors, stopping foreclosures, and guiding families through complex financial crises. He is widely recognized for preparing each case with care and persistence. Many referrals come from major law firms that trust his specific experience in Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and his commitment to client-centered solutions.

Neil R. Crane continues to advocate for Connecticut residents overwhelmed by debt by offering clear guidance, creative problem-solving, and determined representation in even the most difficult financial situations. Neil has also taken an active role in consumer advocacy. He has traveled to Congress to lobby for consumer rights and has written extensively about debt relief and foreclosure issues. His insight on mortgage defaults and rising consumer debt has led to appearances in local, national, and international news outlets, including interviews with the BBC and Swiss television, as well as a feature in the Sunday New York Times Business section.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Offices of Neil Crane, LLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association, The Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section
• Member, The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, The National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Member, The American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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