Albany Bankruptcy Attorneys
For over 30 years, the Albany bankruptcy attorneys at O'Connor, O'Connor, Bresee & First, PC have provided unsurpassed legal services to financially troubled individuals throughout New York State.
Providing compassionate representation and counsel during financial crises, our firm assists clients seeking debt relief with Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings in Albany as well as those needing skilled assistance with bankruptcy litigation in Albany.
Learn more about our principal bankruptcy attorneys for your Albany litigation and filing needs:
- Michael J. O’Connor
- Shannon D. Frazier
Michael J. O'Connor
Email: moconnor@oobf.com | Phone: 518-465-0400 Toll free: 877-886-4029 Fax: 518-641-7000
Graduating from Siena College with a BBA, Michael J. O'Connor is a partner with the firm. Mr. O’Connor received his Juris Doctorate from Western New England College in 1976 and his MBA from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland in 1978. Mr. O’Connor is a Board Certified Commercial and Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist (American Bankruptcy Board of Certification). His areas of practice include the following:
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Admitted to practice
- New York, 1978
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
- U.S. Tax Court, 1980
- U.S. Court of International Trade, 1980
Awards and honors
- AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsSM
- Best Lawyers in America 2010
- Super Lawyers 2002–2010
- President's Award, New York State Bar Association, Pro Bono Services, 1989–1993
- Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, 1989
- Rensselaer County Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 1988
- American Jurisprudence Award, 1976
- Acknowledged for his technical review of the book, Personal Bankruptcy for Dummies, by authors, James P. Caher and John M. Caher.
Education
- University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1978, MBA
- Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1976, JD, honored with the American Jurisprudence Award
- Siena College, Loudonville, New York, 1973, BBA, with a Minor in Accounting and Finance
Certification/Specialties
- Consumer Bankruptcy, American Bankruptcy Board of Certification, 1992
- Commercial Bankruptcy, American Bankruptcy Board of Certification, 1992
Professional memberships
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Representative cases
- GMAC v. Valenti, 105 F.3d 55 (2nd Cir. 1997)
Classes and seminars
- Speaker, Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, Atlanta Georgia, 2005 and 2007
- Speaker, Bankruptcy Seminars, New York State Bar Association
- Speaker, Annual Conference, New York State Credit Union Association
- Adjunct Faculty, Business Law, College of St. Rose, 1978–1991
- Speaker, Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association Annual Seminars
- Speaker, Bankruptcy Issues, National Association of Chapter 13 Trustee's Conventions
- Speaker, Bankruptcy Issues, New York Credit Union League
Shannon D. Frazier
Email: frazier@oobf.com | Phone: 518-465-0400 Toll free: 877-886-4029 Fax: 518-641-7000
An associate with our firm, Ms. Frazier is admitted to practice in New York and U.S. District Court Northern District of New York. Graduating from Union College in 1997, Ms. Frazier received her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University in 2000. Ms. Frazier practices in the area of consumer bankruptcy.
Education
- Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York, 2000, JD
- Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1997, BS, Political Science
Professional memberships
- New York State Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Project Bankruptcy Clinic, 2001–Present
- Legal Aid, 2001–Present
Contact an Albany bankruptcy attorney
Our highly qualified bankruptcy attorneys in Albany can help you manage financial insolvency. Whether you are filing under Chapter 11 in Albany or would like to discuss reorganization options for debt relief, we can help. Contact us today or call toll free 518-465-0400 or 877-886-4029 for a free consultation.
