Michael Jude O'Connor Profile

Michael is recognized as an expert in commercial and consumer bankruptcy law, holding certification from the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification. He is licensed to practice law in New York State and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. His primary focus is on representing debtors and trustees in bankruptcy cases involving liquidations and reorganizations. Michael has been honored with the President's Award for Pro Bono services by the New York State Bar Association in 1989, 1993, and 2007, as well as the Distinguished Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York in 1989. He is a member of the Empire Counsel Group of the New York State Bar Association. Michael has also received accolades such as the 2007 Distinguished Counsel Award from the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and the Federal Bar Association for his pro bono work. He is a sought-after speaker on bankruptcy topics, having presented at events organized by the New York State Bar Association, National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, and various other bar associations. In addition to his legal practice, Michael serves as a Chapter 7 Trustee and has been part of the Chapter 7 Trustee Panel for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York since 1986. He has been actively involved in committees such as the Local Rules Revision Committee for the Northern District of New York and the Judicial Merit Selection Committee for the same district. Michael is a contributing editor to the West Bankruptcy Exemption Manual from 2003 to 2008. He is a member, former president, and director of the Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association, as well as a member of the American Bar Association's Consumer Bankruptcy Committee and the New York State Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee. He is affiliated with organizations like the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, Associate Member of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. For more information on debt relief and reorganization options, visit Mike's website at: www.debtreliefnewyork.com