Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in New York to discharge most unsecured debts including credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans. The process typically completes in 3 to 6 months. Our directory lists 174+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across New York who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 174 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys in New York
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.
Simon Goldenberg
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2010), New Jersey (2010). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Rising Star - 2022.
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.
Arthur Lebedin
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2012), New Jersey (2011). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023.
Andrew Martin Thaler
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1984). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2020, Super Lawyer - 2020, Top Legal Eagle Bankruptcy - 2020.
Randall E. Kehoe
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1990). Awards: Notable - 2024, Peer Review Rated - 2018, Peer Review Rated - 2017.
Christopher B Kleister
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2002). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, 10 Best Law Firms - New York - 2018.
Daniel Gershburg
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2007). Awards: Rising Star - 2014, Rising Star - 2013, CLE Instruction - 2013.
Richard E Weltman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (1979). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2016, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - 2015, Super Lawyer - 2015.
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.
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.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across New York and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney in New York, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.
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