Basic Profile Info
- Name: Michael O'Leary
- Experience: 47 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Bankruptcy
- Jurisdictions: New York, Southern District of New York
- Website: http://www.midhudsonbankruptcylawyers.com
Education
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State University of New York - Buffalo
J.D. | Law School (1974 - 1977)
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State University of New York - Binghamton
B.A. | Political Science (1970 - 1974)
Experience
- Attorney--Partner: Hayward, Parker & O'Leary, Esqs. (1986 - Current)
- Chapter 7 Trustee panel member: Office of United States Trustee (1994 - 2011)
- Associate Attorney: John C. DiPirro, Esq. (1978 - 1986)
Associations
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys: Member (Current)
- American Bankruptcy Institute: Member (Current)
- Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association: Member--Past President (Current)
- Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association: Member (Current)
- National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees: Member (Current)
- National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees: Member (Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1978)
- Southern District of New York (Since 1981)
Fees
- Free Consultation Prefer in-person consultations at my office, as (in my view) this leads to the best exchange of information. Will do telephonic or Face Time consultations in appropriate circumstances, such as our current pandemic situation.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
US
Biography
With a dedication to assisting individuals, married couples, and small businesses, attorney Michael O'Leary specializes in consumer bankruptcy law, offering expertise in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Over his four-decade career, he has guided numerous clients through the bankruptcy process, having filed thousands of cases and provided counsel to many more. Notably, Michael O'Leary served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the Poughkeepsie (NY) Bankruptcy Court for seventeen years, overseeing over 10,000 Chapter 7 cases during his tenure from 1994 to 2011. His reputation as a skilled advocate for his clients is well-established, and he has held the position of Past President of the Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association. Through his extensive experience, Michael O'Leary brings a comprehensive understanding of consumer bankruptcy practice to each case, enabling him to effectively navigate clients through the complexities of the bankruptcy process.