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The Law Offices of Ronald J. Kim protect consumers, debtors and employees. We alleviate overburdened debtors through the bankruptcy court, defend homeowners in foreclosure, protect individuals against unscrupulous debt collectors and correct credit reporting mistakes. In addition, we exclusively represent employees in workplace discrimination including sexual harassment, race, gender, age and disability bias, and other forms of wrongful termination.

What makes our bankruptcy law firm (Waltzer Law Group) stand out? Why should you chose us?

We believe that consumer bankruptcy is one of the very few areas of practice where you get an opportunity to improve the lives of your clients and their families. There is a multitude of reasons why people find themselves facing overwhelming debt, often it's not even their fault. Whether from the bad economy, divorce, loss of income, or medical illness, these people deserve help and a fresh financial start.

Bankruptcy law gives me the opportunity to help people who find themselves in these difficult financial situations obtain the legal relief that the Federal Law entitles them to.

I am gentle with clients, firm with creditors, and knowledgeable about the intricacies of bankruptcy law. As a result, I am proud to get the majority of my bankruptcy cases approved quickly and without complication.

I provide aggressive advocacy to stop creditor harassment, stop foreclosures and protect my clients from creditors in every way.


Call me for a free consultation if you need help in the following areas:

Chapter 11
Chapter 13
Chapter 7
Credit Disputes
Credit Repair
Credit Restoration
Creditor Harassment
Debt Relief
Foreclosures
Garnishments
Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Attorney Craig D. Robins, Esq.

Craig D. Robins, Esq., has been a practicing Long Island bankruptcy attorney for over twenty-five years. During most of this time, he has devoted his practice almost exclusively to bankruptcy and debt-related matters. Mr. Robins has had experience in thousands of bankruptcy cases which has included representing both consumers in Chapter 7 and 13 cases, and businesses in Chapter 11 cases.

Education and Court Admissions
Craig D. Robins, Esq. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University in 1981. He studied law in London, England from 1982 to 1983 through the Notre Dame Law School Concannon Program in International Law. He received a Juris Doctorate from Western New England Law School in 1984. He was admitted to the Massachusetts and New York Bars in 1985 and the Florida Bar in 1987. He is also admitted to practice in various Federal District Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Claims Court. Mr. Robins briefly interned as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard Wallach, Supreme Court Judge (New York, First Department).



Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell, the nationally recognized service that rates attorneys by peer review, has rated Mr. Robins "high to very high."

Scholarly Writing
Mr. Robins has written extensively on bankruptcy law and has authored over 100 bankruptcy law articles on a variety of topics including bankruptcy law and procedure, bankruptcy legislation, bankruptcy practice, and the interaction of bankruptcy law on personal injury cases and matrimonial rights. He continues to be a regular columnist on bankruptcy law for the Suffolk Lawyer where he has written for over 18 years, and frequently writes articles for the Nassau Lawyer and Attorney of Nassau.



In the News
Mr. Robins is recognized as an authority on New York bankruptcy law and practice and is often sought out by the media. He has been interviewed on News 12 several times and has been interviewed and quoted in Newsday Bankruptcy Articles and the New York Law Journal about twenty times.



In addition, he has lectured on bankruptcy law for the Nassau County Bar Association and has discussed bankruptcy law on radio and television talk shows and news programs.



Legal Organizations
Since 1991, he has also been actively involved in giving presentations on bankruptcy law to attorneys and Federal and State Court Judges through the Theodore Roosevelt Chapter of the American Inns of Court, of which he is a member and also sits on its executive board. As Chairman of that organization's annual banquet, he has hosted dinners honoring United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., and New York's highest judge, Judith S. Kay, Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals.



Involvement in the Bankruptcy Bar
Mr. Robins is active in the Bankruptcy Committees of both the Nassau and Suffolk Bar Associations, and is on the Mentor Program of the Suffolk County Bar Association where he is called upon to provide assistance on bankruptcy law to younger bankruptcy lawyers who are members of the Bar. He is a long-time member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.



Pro Bono Work
Mr. Robins is a founding co-chairman of the Nassau County Bar Association's Pro-Bono Bankruptcy Committee and he regularly represents pro-bono debtors. He holds the distinction of having represented more pro bono debtors than any other attorney on Long Island. The Nassau County Bar Association awarded Mr. Robins a Presidential Recognition Award for his dedication in representing pro-bono consumer debtors in bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Robins was recognized by the Volunteer Lawyers Project for his pro-bono work when he was named Pro-Bono Attorney of the Month on two separate occasions. Newsday honored Mr. Robins by naming him in its "Winners" column for his dedication to community work.



Range of Practice
Mr. Robins has represented a wide and diverse range of debtors in bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to representing numerous typical Long Islanders and New Yorkers, he has represented a former New York Yankees baseball player, dozens of professionals including attorneys, doctors, dentists and C.P.A.s, and a variety of business entities ranging from a professional sports franchise to multi-million dollar companies to mom-and-pop storefronts.

Call The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, Pllc, at 516-858-2820 for help with your specific legal needs.

Robbie and John are caring and dedicated New York lawyers. They provide their clients with fine legal service at a reasonable fee. They assist Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens and Brooklyn residents with their Family Law Matters, Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Litigation, Collection Matters, Uncontested and Contested Divorces, Landlord-Tenant Matters, Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications, Foreclosure Settlement Conferences, General Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy Filings. They look forward to providing you with answers to your specific legal questions.

You can call Robbie L. Vaughn or John A. Weber IV at 516-858-2620 for help with your Real Estate Transaction, Family Law Matter, Foreclosure Action, Loan Modification, Foreclosure Settlement Conferences, Landlord-Tenant Matter, General Civil Litigation, Divorce or Bankruptcy Filing. Robbie and John look forward to assisting you, so contact them today.

Our firm represents tax clients includes assisting non-filers in filing their tax returns, submitting offers in compromise to the IRS and New York State Tax Department, creating tax installment payment plans for unpaid taxes, negotiating penalty relief, and he also represents clients with criminal tax matters. Reduce the amount of taxes you pay, it is very important to consult with a tax attorney you can trust and who has the experience to help you. We focus on innovative solutions that minimize tax obligations and protect against undue penalties and consequences.

Tax Law; Tax Crimes/Investigation; Offers in Compromise; Unfiled Tax Returns; Bankruptcy Services; Tax Payment Plans; Unfiled Tax Returns; Bankruptcy Services; Tax Payment Plans; Tax Settlements; Taxpayers Rights; Tax Planning; Taxpayers Rights; Tax Planning; Tax Audits; Income Tax; Criminal Taxation; Criminal Tax Audits; Employment Tax; Estate and Gift Taxation; Federal Estate and Gift Taxation; Federal Income Tax; Federal Tax Controversies; Federal Taxation; Fiduciary Income Tax; Individual Taxation; Inheritance Tax; State Income Tax; Sales and Use Tax; State Tax Controversies; State Taxation; Tax Appeals; Tax Certiorari; Tax Collection; Tax Controversies; Tax Evasion; Tax Fraud; Tax Legislation; Tax Incentives; Tax Shelters; Tax Litigation; Taxation of Foreign Nationals; Corporate Income Tax; Closely Held Corporations; Corporate Criminal Law; Corporate Fiduciary Law; Corporate Tax Planning; Corporate Tax Controversies; Corporate Taxation; Nonprofit Corporations; Corporate Formation; Family Corporations; Tax Deferred Exchanges; Like Kind Exchanges; unfiled tax; tax returns; Local Taxation.

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I'm a New York bankruptcy lawyer who also helps people fight back against debt collection harassment and credit reporting errors.

Full service law practice with a concentration on consumer bankruptcy and real estate.

The Law Offices of Ronny Buni offers boutique services to a select clientele. We formulate unique, tough-minded and practical tax and business solutions. Our work is grounded in a detailed understanding of the facts, thorough legal research, and a critical analysis of the law as it applies to our client's specific facts.

Our practice is based on years of experience in tax and business law. In every case we work on, we formulate a methodical approach calculated to deliver the result our client needs. We expect difficulties and know how to work through them. We emphasize tenacity and vision in everything we do.

Whether you're an individual or a business, you need an attorney who understands your needs in the full context of your facts and circumstances. You need an attorney who informs himself of the law. You need someone who is responsive and who gets results.

Attorney concentrating in family law and bankruptcy, including divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support.

Has represented secured and unsecured creditors including banks, major oil companies, steel companies, mineral companies, food companies and numerous other fortune 500 companies, major landlords, creditors' committees, debtors, equity holders and equity holders' committees and third parties including landlords, equipment lessors, purchasers of assets, funders of plans, lenders, shareholders and consignors in Chapter 11 cases, plaintiffs and defendants in actions for preferences and fraudulent conveyances. Has represented trustees and debtors in Chapter 7 cases. Has previously represented assignors and assignees in assignments for the benefits of creditors, and buyers and sellers in bulk sales. Has represented banks against debtors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases and in out of court workouts. Has represented a wide range of Chapter 11 debtors, and confirmed plans for debtors including manufacturers, real estate, limited partnerships, retail and department store chains, not-for-profit entities, a public company that had owned Spice and sold it to Playboy, mail order businesses, motels, nightclubs, advertising agencies, recording studios, a movie producer, and the Beacon Theatre, an operator of a famous two thousand seven hundred seat theatre. He recently represented a woman who received $8,000,000 in her divorce settlement. SHer ex-husbanded is serving a 100 year term for his Ponzi scheme. She paid the Chapter 11 trustee who sued her nothing in their settlement. In the course of representing Chapter 11 debtors, he has assumed and negotiated cases, "crammed down" classes of creditors, negotiated plans, subordinated claims, avoided liens, sold properties free of liens, obtained financing, and had property turned over to the debtor. Has represented creditors' committees for Chapter 11 debtors such as a metal and machine tool business, retail store chains, manufacturers, and the general partner in sixty-five limited partnerships involving two hundred sixty-five oil and gas wells. Harris D. Leinwand has successfully represented parties in WorldCom, Enron, Calpine, Delphi, 1031 Tax Group, Dana, LTV, Grand Union, Kentile, and Macy's and is now representing parties in Delphi, Lyondell and Chemtura. Has successfully moved to vacate stays, convert Chapter 11 cases to Chapter 7 cases, dismiss Chapter 11 cases, have Chapter 11 trustees appointed and have courts abstain from hearing cases or proceedings.

Some reported cases:

In re Babylon Ltd. Partnership (the beacon theatre), 76 B.R. 270; In re Food Fair, 15 B.R. 569; In re International Freight Forwarding Inc., Bankr.Lexis 4360, 1980; In re Motel Associates of Cincinnati, 50 B.R. 196; Pro Tech Programs, Inc., 441 F.Supp. 467; Cross Media Marketing Corporation, 2006 Bankr.Lexis 4219; In re Lionel Corporation, 23 B.R. 224; In re Nine Associates Inc., 76 B.R. 943; Sibner v. Stone, Bankr.Lexis 4267, 1980; In re Leonard Treister, 38 B.R. 228; In re Treister, U.S.Dist.Lexis 17706, 1985; In re U.S.A. Electronics, 120 B.R. 637; Veneski v. Queens Long Island Medical Group, NY.Misc.Lexis 969, 2007.

Mr. Ahuja is a U.S. citizen born in India. He is admitted in the states of New York, Connecticut, Virginia, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Court; Southern District of NY, U.S. District Court; Eastern District of NY, and India. Mr. Ahuja received his education and experience both in India and the United States. Mr. Ahuja holds an LL.M. (International Business Law); an LL.M. in Labor Laws; LL.B. (JD); M.B.A. (Personnel Management & Labor Welfare); M.B.A. (Business Management); a Diploma in German language; a Postgraduate Diploma in Gandhian Philosophy, besides his M.A. (Major: International Relations) and B.A. (Honors) degrees.

Mr. Ahuja has worked as an Attorney (Trademarks) at the United States Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, as an Of Counsel to Aitken Irvin Lewin Berlin Vrooman & Cohn, LLP, a Washington, D.C. based law firm specializing in the international business law, as a Consultant to M&M Consultants in Massachusetts, as a General Counsel to Soft Computer Consultants in New York, and Regional Manager at Oriental Bank of Commerce, India. Mr. Ahuja has worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Baruch College [City University of New York], New York, NY, as an Adjunct Faculty and taught International Business at the USDA Graduate School, Washington, D.C; and as Adjunct Faculty at Howard University. He has been on numerous other legal panels and organized a number of conferences, has frequently been a guest speaker to various institutions of management sciences and law including Continuing Legal Education program for attorneys. Besides his law practice, Mr. Ahuja works as an Arbitrator with Small Claims Courts in New York. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi languages and enjoys writing poems in his native languages.

Mr. Ahujaâs professional activities and associations [past & present] include membership of the Indo-U.S. Joint Sub-commission on Trade and Investments [1997]; Member: Association of Arbitrators, Ambassador of the Maryland International Trade Association [1996,1997]; Judge: Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001); Legal Advisor/Board Member: Indo-Pak-Bangladesh Friendship Forum; King-Gandhi Foundation, Lions Club, Global Organization Of People of Indian Origin [GOPIO], Federation of Indian Americans, National Capital Region, India Cultural Coordination Committee Inc.; Washington, D.C.; Punjabi Durbar Religious & Cultural Society, Inc., NY, Om Vedam Inc. [A Not For Profit Organization], Jalota Entertainment Inc., Staten Island Hindu Temple Inc., Sikh Gurudwara, Richmond Hill, NY, and India This Week (a community weekly newspaper, Washington, D.C.); Member: Indo American Political Association; Member: Indian American Forum For Political Education; Member: The Pen Club of Washington, D.C.; Member: New York State Bar Association; Member: Connecticut State Bar Association; Member: Virginia State Bar Association; Member: ABA Section of International Law & Practice; Member: Washington Foreign Law Society; Treasurer: Indian American Bar Association; Member: American Bar Association; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âBankingâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on Corporation Law; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on Cyberspace & Internet Law; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âForeign and International Lawâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âImmigration and Nationalityâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âIntellectual Propertyâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âLabor Relations and Employment Lawâ; Member: New York County Lawyersâ Association Committee on âTechnology and Automationâ etc. He was selected as an intern to serve Senator Edward Kennedyâs Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Mr. Ahuja has written/published a number of papers/articles. Some of the papers written by him are: âThe Role of Air Bags and Seatbelts - a Primary or Supplemental Restraint System?â; Domestic Violence: A Social Curse; Employment Discrimination and Your Rights; Foreclosure Laws And Procedure In The State of New York; Multinational Corporations And Problem of Identity; Foreign Direct Investments: Pros and Cons; Homeowner Association: What To Do About Them?; How To Handle Problems With A Condominium Board?; How To Handle Problems With A Co-Op Board?; Protect Your Identity To Protect Yourself; Intellectual Property Laws And Issues In India; Religious Corporation & Religious Corporation Laws In New York; Religious Corporation Laws And Tax-Exemptions; Social Security And Social Security Administration; Land-Tenants Laws In New York; Taxation For Foreigners; Your Rights And Responsibilities As A Permanent Resident; How To Lose Your Citizenship?; The Defamation Law & Defenses, The Competitive Law Reforms for the Government of Indonesia; The United States Government Procurement Procedures; FCC: The Law, Procedures, and Policies Relating to Revocation of a License; Import of Raw Vegetables and Fruits from India; United Statesâ Export Import- Rules and Regulations; Business Opportunities in the U. S. A. Relating to Auto Parts; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Electric Goods; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Gloves; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Snacks Food; Business Opportunities in the U.S.A. Relating to Audio-Video Products; Classification for Spouses of U.S. Citizens and Their Children; Immigration Benefits for Battered Spouses and Children; The Indian Economy in Transition; Indian-U.S. License Agreements; The United States Regulatory Regime: Blessing or Curse for the Businesses? Structuring Multinational Business Entities; Computer Crimes And Department of Justiceâs Preparation For A Cyberwar; The United States-A Refuge For Oppressed People; The Politics Of Color; Law & Practice of Banking in India; Payment and Collection of Checks, Bank Documentation and Finance in India; Analysis & Interpretation of Financial Statements; Bank Lending in India; Agricultural Recovery Laws and Credit Collection in India; Legal Issues Relating To Bank Guaranties & Letters of Credit; Practical Problems in Suit Filing and Enforcement of Judgment in India; Commercial Dispute Settlement Mechanism in India; Formation of Business Entity in India; Safeguards & Prevention of Frauds in the Banking Industry In India; Labor Laws and Industrial Relations in India; Manpower Training & Development in the Banking Industry in India; Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution Mechanism; Time Management; Interpersonal Relations Based on Behavior in Organizations; Good Listening is Good Communication; Improve Your Memory to Help Yourself; The Story of Hair Styles: Indiaâs Contribution to the World of Fashion; Islam and Sikhism; The Concept and Connotation of Maya; The Vegetarian Way of Life; Gandhi and Mountbatten: A Comparative Study. Women in Life and Society; Women in Hinduism; Ramadan, The Holiest Month; The Status of Women in Islam; Women in Islam; Women And Their Sexual Rights; Another Unholy War; The Forgotten Days Of Our History; Amber: The City Of Tourists; Pinjore Garden: A Heaven On The Earth; Gandhi & Ahimsa; Gurumukh; The Guru Nanak And The Muslims; I Love New York; Message Of The Master; The Cultural Heritage Of Punjab; Religion As Ahimsa; Auto Accident Law in the State of New York etc.

Sole Practitioner beginning 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, and beginning 1988 Long Island, New York. Additionally admitted Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in 1988; United States Supreme Court in 1988.

Mr. Bronson is a consumer bankruptcy attorney with offices in Harrison, NY and Fresh Meadows, NY.

Mr. Bronson enjoys working with clients and helping them achieve financial stability.

Mr. Bronson has practiced law for over 25 years. He has experience in corporate law, securities, taxation and consumer bankruptcy.

Carley & Lust, Attorneys at Law PLLC is a general practice law firm conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, a couple of blocks away from Grand Central Station. We handle a variety of legal matters throughout New York and New Jersey. We specialize in the following areas of legal practice: Business Litigation, Immigration, Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & Chapter13), Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Estate and DUI Defense

Our philosophy is to treat your case as if it were our own.

We treat your case with great attention to detail and meticulous preparation. We will keep you informed of all developments that occur in your case throughout the whole process. We are truly committed to providing outstanding legal representation and first-class client service.

Since we are a boutique law firm we do not have exorbitant overhead expenses and as a result we can offer you the same quality of service as bigger law firms while keeping your legal bills significantly lower.

We are admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey both in state and federal courts. We are affiliated with the New York State Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.

Why choose Carley & Lust, Attorneys at Law PLLC?

* Individual attention to each case
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