Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows residents of New York to reorganize their debts into a manageable 3 to 5 year repayment plan while keeping their home, car, and other assets. It is particularly effective for stopping foreclosure and catching up on mortgage arrears. Browse 74+ Chapter 13 attorneys in New York to find one near you.
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Adam C. Gomerman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1991). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2022, Client Champion Silver - 2020, Rising Star - 2020.
Paul Michael Hollender
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 50 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1976). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Michael Hal Schwartz
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1983). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Stephen Z Starr
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Jersey (1995), New York (1995). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
David Ian Pankin
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.6/10 (Superb). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1993). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, America's Most Honored Lawyer - 2025, Client's Choice - 2023.
Adrienne Woods
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2005). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Lawyer Rating 10 - 2023.
David Brodman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.4/10 (Superb). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1997). Awards: Client's Choice - 2020, Client's Choice - 2019, Client's Choice - 2018.
Ronald D. Weiss
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1989). Awards: Preeminent 4.5 out of 5 - 2015, Client's Choice - 2026,2024,2021,2019,2018,2015,2014,2012, Gold Client Champion.
Michael R. Cardinale
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1997). Awards: 20 Years Serving Community - 2017, Million Dollar Advocate - 2017, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate - 2017.
Gregory T. Dantzman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2010), Wisconsin (1998). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2021, Client's Choice - 2015,2014.
John P. Brooke
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2007). Awards: Client's Choice - 2012, Academic achievement award-Enterprise Law - 2005, Academic Awards scolarship - 2001.
Jeffrey B. Peltz
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1984), New Jersey (1983). Awards: A+ Rating - 2022, Distinguished Peer Rated - 2022, A+ Rating - 2021.
Allen A. Kolber
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1989). Awards: Belkin Scholar.
Ronald R. Tomlins
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.2/10 (Superb). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1987). Awards: Distinguished - 2024, Distinguished - 2020, Distinguished - 2016.
Daniel Eliot Silverman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.2/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2012), New Jersey (2011). Awards: Rising Star - 2020, Rising Star - 2019, Rising Star - 2018.
Kenneth W. Gordon
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1987). Awards: BV Rated - 2014, BV Rated - 2012, BV Rated - 2010.
Thomas M. Denaro
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1982). Awards: Client's Choice - 2024,2022,2021,2019,2018.
Todd S. Cushner
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2002), New Jersey (2001). Awards: Emmy - 1985, Special Mention - 1985, Folio Award - 1984.
Scott R. Schneider
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Jersey (1991), New York (1991). Awards: Pro Bono Attorney of the Year - 2022, Pro Bono Service Award - 2021, Pro Bono Service Award - 2020.
Laura Courage
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1989), Utah (1984). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2020, Distinguished - 2020, Super Lawyer - 2019.
Lester Forest Jr
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 45 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1982). Awards: Distinguished - 2017, Director's Award - 1984.
Mark B. Brenner
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 51 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1977). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2018, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - 2018, AV Preeminent Rated - 2017.
William J. Neild
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 50 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1975). Awards: Raymond J. Pauley Award - 2011.
Barbie Dawn Lieber
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1988). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Repayment plan bankruptcy that lets you keep assets while restructuring debt over 3–5 years. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across New York and can help you understand whether Chapter 13 is the right option for your situation.
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