Michael Francis Barrett

Assisting individuals in filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Buffalo and Western New York. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Please contact me if you would like to discuss your financial situation. I will go over all the required information with you, so you will not need to fill out a huge packet of papers on your own. We can review all of your options so you can determine whether bankruptcy, or another solution, is right for you.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

• Free Consultation

New York

Since 2008

Owner/Attorney

Michael F. Barrett, Attorney at Law

2020 - Current

Attorney

Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C.

2008 - 2020

SUNY Buffalo Law School

J.D. (2007)

2004 - 2007

State University of New York - Buffalo

B.S. (2003) | Business Administration

2003

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2016

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2010 - Current

New York State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

Erie County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

Q. I have filed chapter 7 pro se and the trustee is about to take action to sell my inherited property

June 30, 2021

A: Conversion to Chapter 13 is a possible option. No one online will really be able to tell you what the best answer is because this is a complex matter that you must discuss in detail with an attorney.

Q. Will a transfer of property to my children 8 months prior to filing Chapter 7 be a problem?

February 4, 2021

A: That is likely to be a problem as it will probably be considered a "fraudulent transfer". Speak to a local bankruptcy attorney for possible solutions, as there may still be a way for you to file that doesn't cause a problem for you or your children.

Q. How can I continue paying for mortg, car loan, bills, in Ch. 7 case, if I must have less than $300 in checking account?

August 25, 2020

A: Properly timing the date of filing your case can be key to ensuring that you do not unnecessarily lose assets in the bankruptcy. Your attorney should be able to guide you through this. If you do not have an attorney, this is one of many reasons why you should obtain one.