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Adrienne Woods

Adrienne Woods

 
  • Bankruptcy
  • New York
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Legal Knowledge
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Legal Analysis
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Communication Skills
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Karina Pia Lucid
Karina Pia Lucid January 11, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Please take a minute to read all of my other comments ... my rating is no surprise. Adrienne is truly a top-notch attorney and person View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

Adrienne and I have worked on a number of cases together over the years and were first introduced by a mutual friend while we both still worked in the complex chapter 11 sector of bankruptcy practice

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Adrienne and I have co-counseled several cases, her being counsel in NY and myself in NJ, or pro hac vice into NY to work alongside. We have also had the opportunity to work on cases where we represented different clients in the same case.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
The first case Adrienne and I worked on together was filed in the SDNY in June 2014. Since then, we have worked on a number of other matters together. I have known Adrienne since around 2008 when she founded the Turn Around Underground, a group for young and ambitious junior associates in the in complex chapter 11 bankruptcy sector to provide niche networking opportunities. Her work was invaluable to so many young attorneys.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Adrienne is hard-hitting, smart and effective. Bankruptcy Court in NY is not for the softies and Adrienne brings intelligence, sophistication and true grit to the table getting fantastic results for her clients

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Adrienne has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in NY for 18 years. When I have a question whether on a new or long-standing legal issue, I do not hesitate to call Adrienne and get her opinion and insight

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Adrienne is terrific at getting into the issues and finding solutions!

Communication Skills: Excellent

Adrienne has excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Adrienne is one of the most ethical and professional attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to know, and I am proud to have had many opportunities to work with her

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
George Louis Bischof
George Louis Bischof January 7, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
If you're going to declare bankruptcy, you want someone excellent, experienced, and personal. Adrienne is all of those, with a winning personal touch. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Friend
  • Other

We belonged to the same referral networking organization. We have referred clients to each other.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I have referred potential clients to her and shared her name with people seeking representation.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2015- present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I received favorable feedback from people I've referred to her about her zealous, compassionate, effective work on their personal bankruptcies.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Adrienne knows the personal side of bankruptcy very well - not only the substantive law, but court formal and informal procedure, and how to coach clients through the whole process.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Adrienne is able to apply the substantive law of personal bankruptcy to the myriad various factors each individual petitioner presents.

Communication Skills: Excellent

She is compassionate and realistic in her client communication; she doesn't sugar coat bankruptcy, but she believes in the opportunity for a fresh start. She conveys the options to her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Adrienne is highly ethical and professional. Bankruptcy can be a win-win for all parties; that's the outcome she seeks.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
personal bankruptcy
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I never hesitate to give her name first when colleagues ask for the name of a personal bankruptcy lawyer.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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