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Allen A. Kolber,

Allen A. Kolber,

Helping families in Rockland County, Westchester/Hudson Valley for 30 Years
  • Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense
  • New York
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Our only practice is Bankruptcy Law and Foreclosure Defense.


Allen A. Kolber, Esq. graduated as a Belkin Fellow from Cardozo Law School in 1987 and was admitted into the New York State Bar. Mr. Kolber served as a Queens County Assistant District Attorney, was appointed a Supervisor in the Trial Bureau and later served in the Appeals Bureau drafting and arguing appeals before the New York State Appellate Division. In 1991, Allen Kolber accepted a position with a Wall Street litigation firm, and for the next 7 years, Mr. Kolber represented Underwriters at Lloyds of London in the New York Federal Courts, litigating multi-million dollar cases to settlement or trial and appeal. Since 1999, Mr. Kolber has been practicing Bankruptcy Law and litigation in the Federal U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, including the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland Counties and the Hudson Valley.

Practice Areas
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Foreclosure Defense
Additional Practice Areas
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Always 1 Hour Free Consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York
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U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
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U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
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U.S. Federal Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Hebrew: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
  • Yiddish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Senior Attorney
Law Offices of Allen Kolber, Esq.
- Current
For 16 years Mr. Kolber has been practicing Bankruptcy Law and litigation in the Federal U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, including the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland Counties and the Hudson Valley.
Federal Litigation Attorney
Abrams & Martin, P.C.
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In 1991, Allen Kolber accepted a position with a Wall Street litigation firm, and for the next 7 years, Mr. Kolber represented Underwriters at Lloyds of London in the New York Federal Courts, litigating multi-million dollar cases to settlement or trial and appeal.
Assistant District Attorney, Supervisor Trial Bureau and Appeals Bureau
District Attorney's Office, Queens County
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Mr. Kolber served as a Queens County Assistant District Attorney, was appointed a Supervisor in the Trial Bureau and later served in the Appeals Bureau drafting and arguing appeals before the New York State Appellate Division.
Education
State University of New York - Stony Brook
B.A.
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. (1987)
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Honors: Belkin Fellow
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Awards
AVVO Clients Choice
AVVO
AVVO 10.0 Top Attorney Award
AVVO
Top Rated Lawyer Award
Top Rated Lawyer
Professional Associations
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
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Activities: NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy. Formed in 1992, NACBA now has more than 4,000 members located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. NACBA has also played a critical role in many important court cases affecting the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors by filing amicus briefs in U.S. Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court, with many of those case decisions influenced by NACBA's participation. In addition, NACBA provides the most comprehensive educational programs in the country for consumer bankruptcy attorneys with its annual conventions and workshops.
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The Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association
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Activities: To develop professional programs relating to Bankruptcy attorneys and Judges. Seminar Series on important new legal developments, featuring speakers who are experts on Bankruptcy Law.
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The Rockland County Bar Association
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Activities: The Rockland County Bar Association (RCBA) is a nonprofit, professional association in New City, New York. It has more than 600 members and is the 6th-largest bar association outside of New York City. It is committed to maintaining the dignity of the profession of law and increasing its usefulness in promoting the development of the law; the due administration of justice, the mutual improvement and social intercourse of its members under the restrictions and regulations established by its by-laws.
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New York State Bar  # 2274769
Member
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New York Appellate Division 2nd Department
Member in Good Standing
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Coordinating Your Foreclosure Defense with Bankruptcy Strategies
Do Small Businesses Need Bankruptcy?
Homeowners Are Found to be in a Worse Position After a Loan Modification Fails Than When They First Defaulted on Their Mortgage
More People Are Withdrawing Funds from Their 401(K)S to Supplement Their Income – That’s A Real Shame
Personal Injury Actions and Bankruptcies
When Do You Refer Your Client to a Bankruptcy Attorney?
You Better Practice What You Preach
Overview of The Bankruptcy Reform Act
Appellate Court Expands Damages For “Bad Faith” Claims to Include Foreseeable Damages Such as Mental Distress And Aggravation
Property/Casualty Insurance
Speaking Engagements
Conducting and Defending Depositions, London Seminar
Distinction Between Warranties and Conditions Precedent in Lloyds of London Policies, London Seminar
Insurance Broker Negligence & Liability, London Seminar
The Ability of U.S. Litigants To Compel Depositions and Evidence From London Brokers, Hague Convention
Lloyds of London Insurance Brokers
Websites & Blogs
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The Law Offices of Allen A. Kolber, Esq.
Rockland County Office
134 Route 59, Suite A
Suffern, NY 10901
Telephone: (845) 918-1277
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Notice: The Law Offices of Allen A. Kolber, Esq. is now fully operational. In-person consultations can be scheduled by appointment and 12 feet social distancing has been arranged. Thank you and stay healthy!
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