Craig Dennison Robins - NY Lawyer Profile

Experienced Bankruptcy Lawyer Craig D. Robins, Esq. With a legal career spanning over twenty-five years, Craig D. Robins, Esq. is a seasoned Long Island bankruptcy attorney. Throughout his career, he has focused primarily on bankruptcy and debt-related cases, handling thousands of bankruptcy matters for both individual consumers in Chapter 7 and 13 cases, as well as businesses in Chapter 11 cases. Educational Background and Bar AdmissionsCraig D. Robins, Esq. earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in 1981. He pursued legal studies in London, England from 1982 to 1983 as part of the Notre Dame Law School Concannon Program in International Law. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Western New England Law School in 1984. Mr. Robins was admitted to the Massachusetts and New York Bars in 1985, followed by admission to the Florida Bar in 1987. He is also licensed to practice in various Federal District Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Claims Court. Early Career ExperienceMr. Robins served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard Wallach, a Supreme Court Judge in the First Department of New York, early in his legal career. Professional RecognitionMartindale-Hubbell, a respected attorney rating service based on peer review, has consistently rated Mr. Robins as "high to very high." Notable Scholarly ContributionsMr. Robins is a prolific writer in the field of bankruptcy law, having authored over 100 articles covering various aspects of bankruptcy law, legislation, practice, and its implications on personal injury and matrimonial cases. He is a regular columnist on bankruptcy law for the Suffolk Lawyer publication and frequently contributes to the Nassau Lawyer and Attorney of Nassau. Media Presence and Legal Education InitiativesMr. Robins is widely recognized as an authority on New York bankruptcy law and is frequently sought out by the media for expert commentary. He has been featured on News 12 and quoted in Newsday Bankruptcy Articles and the New York Law Journal numerous times. Additionally, he has conducted lectures on bankruptcy law for the Nassau County Bar Association and has made appearances on radio and television programs to discuss legal matters. Active Legal InvolvementMr. Robins has been actively engaged in educating fellow attorneys and Federal and State Court Judges on bankruptcy law since 1991 through the Theodore Roosevelt Chapter of the American Inns of Court, where he is a member and serves on the executive board. He has hosted events honoring prominent legal figures, including United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., and Chief Judge Judith S. Kay of the New York State Court of Appeals. Membership in Legal OrganizationsMr. Robins is an active member of the Bankruptcy Committees of the Nassau and Suffolk Bar Associations and participates in the Mentor Program of the Suffolk County Bar Association, offering guidance on bankruptcy law to young lawyers. He is a longstanding member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Commitment to Pro Bono WorkAs a founding co-chairman of the Nassau County Bar Association's Pro-Bono Bankruptcy Committee, Mr. Robins dedicates his time to representing pro-bono debtors. He holds the distinction of having represented more pro bono debtors than any other attorney in Long Island and has been recognized for his pro bono efforts by various legal organizations and publications. Varied ClienteleMr. Robins has represented a diverse range of clients in bankruptcy cases, including individuals, professionals such as attorneys, doctors, and accountants, as well as businesses ranging from small enterprises to large corporations and even a professional sports franchise.