New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Neil Harris Ackerman
- Experience: 43 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate Law
- Jurisdictions: EDNY & SDNY, New York
- Website: https://ackermanfox.com/
Education
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American University Washington College of Law
J.D. (1981) | Law (1978 - 1981)
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Member, American University Law Review, Comment for American Unitversity Law Review, entitled "Considering the Two-Tier Model of the Fourth Amendment" published at 31 American University Law Review 85 -
State University of New York - Binghamton
B.A. (1978) | Majors, Philosophy and Political Science (1973 - 1977)
Honors: Graduated with Outstanding Academic Achievement (equivalent of Magna Cum Laude)
Experience
- Of Counsel: Pryor & Mandelup, LLP (2019 - Current)
- Managing Member: Ackerman Fox, LLP (2012 - 2019)
- Member: Ackerman Spence, PLLC (2010 - 2012)
- Partner, Head, Bankr. and Debtor and Creditor Law Dept: Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP (2003 - 2010)
- Partner, Head, Bankr. and Debtor and Creditor Law Dept: Warshaw Burstein Cohen Schlesinger & Kuh, LLP (2001 - 2003)
- Head of Law Firm: Ackerman & Gallipoli, LLC (1997 - 2001)
- Partner, Bankr. and Debtor and Creditor Law Dept: Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP (1995 - 1997)
- Partner, Head, Bankr. and Debtor and Creditor Law Dept: Rivkin Radler & Kremer (1993 - 1995)
- Partner, Head of Bankruptcy Department: Finkelstein, Bruckman, Wohl, Most & Rothman, P.C (1991 - 1993)
- Head of Law Firm: Ackerman & Falcon (1987 - 1991)
- Associate Attorney, Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditors' Rights Department: Shaw, Goldman, Licitra, Levine & Weinberg, P.C. (1984 - 1986)
- Associate Attorney, Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Lawr: Holland & Zinker, P.C. (1982 - 1984)
- Head Law Clerk: Hon. Cecelia H. Goetz, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of New York (1982 - 1982)
Associations
- Nassau County Bar Assocation: Member (Current)
- American Bankruptcy Institute: Member (Current)
- New York State Bar # 1805811: Member (1982 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- EDNY & SDNY (Since 1982)
- New York (Since 1982)
Fees
- Free Consultation Free consultations to consumers with one parcel of real property, no businesses
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Foreclosure Defense
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Contact Info
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Biography
Personalized attention and individualized support for your legal matters by an attorney with over three decades of experience, holding a perfect 5.0 "AV® Preeminent" rating on lawyers.com and martindale.com (the highest accolades attainable). Neil Harris Ackerman has a proven track record of successfully representing numerous individuals in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, as well as handling Chapter 11 bankruptcies for public corporations and other businesses. His expertise extends to defending clients in preference, fraudulent conveyance, and other bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters, in addition to facilitating real estate transactions for buyers and sellers. With over 20 years of experience as a bankruptcy trustee on Long Island, Neil Ackerman has been recognized as an authority in the field, having been featured on television twice discussing bankruptcy law and related issues. His background as a former Chief Law Clerk for a Bankruptcy Judge, coupled with his extensive publication history in prestigious legal journals such as the NY Law Journal and Banking Law Journal, underscores his deep knowledge and insight in the legal domain. Neil Ackerman's expertise has been acknowledged by being named the "expert of the month" by expert.com and he has delivered numerous lectures on Bankruptcy Law to various audiences including attorneys, trade associations, students, and the general public. Listed on the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and recognized as one of the Top Bankruptcy Attorneys to follow on Twitter by justipedia, Neil Harris Ackerman and his team of compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable attorneys are committed to understanding each client's unique needs and objectives. They are dedicated to providing effective and efficient legal solutions tailored to each client's requirements, ensuring maximum value for their legal investment. Whether you are at the initial stages of your case, engaged in settlement negotiations or preparing for trial and appeals, Neil Ackerman and his team will stand by you every step of the way.