Paul Hollender

Paul Hollender is a highly respected bankruptcy attorney with more than four decades of experience guiding clients through some of the most difficult financial challenges of their lives. Known as Staten Island’s only Board-Certified Bankruptcy Attorney, he brings deep knowledge, clear guidance, and a reassuring approach to individuals, families, and business owners seeking a fresh start. Hollender combines technical skill with practical judgment to help clients understand their options and make confident decisions at Corash & Hollender, P.C.

Hollender earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School and completed his B.A. at the State University of New York College, Buffalo, graduating magna cum laude. These academic foundations prepared him for a long and accomplished legal career, supported by ongoing professional education, extensive writing, and years of leadership in legal organizations.

Hollender has helped thousands of clients throughout his career regain financial stability. He has guided debtors, small business owners, homeowners facing foreclosure, and individuals overwhelmed by unexpected setbacks such as job loss, medical bills, or family difficulties. His approach centers on careful analysis of each client’s financial history, identifying risks, and determining whether bankruptcy, debt management, or a non-bankruptcy solution is the best path forward. As a trained mediator and long-time educator, he also helps clients and attorneys understand bankruptcy law through lectures, publications, and professional programs.

Paul Hollender extends his work beyond consumer cases. He has represented corporations, energy companies, manufacturers, technology businesses, and well-known brands in complex bankruptcy matters. His board certifications in Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Business Bankruptcy Law, combined with his roles on mediation panels for the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts at Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, demonstrate the depth of his expertise. Whether advising a struggling family or a commercial client, he is committed to delivering clear, practical legal strategies that help people and businesses move forward with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Corash & Hollender, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Chairman, New York County Lawyers Association
• Committee on Bankruptcy,  Brooklyn Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Fee Arbitration Member, Richmond County Bar Association
• Board of Governors, Bankruptcy Lawyers Bar Association (1982-1991)

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University at Buffalo Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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