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Kevin D. Ribakove
Law Office of Kevin D. Ribakove
107-19 71st Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 793-5600 | Fax: (718) 268-3045
http://www.ribramlaw.com/
Over 3,000 Individuals and Families Helped
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to take on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
NY, Jan 1977
Bar Number: 1405752
FL, Dec 1976
Bar Number: 0225436
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern District of New York, Florida State Courts, and all New York State Courts.
Association Memberships
New York State Bar, Florida Bar, Queens County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).
Continuing Education
Most of my continuing legal education is based on seminar attendance at bankruptcy related seminars, including seminars conducted by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).
Example Cases
I keep my legal education up to date by attending seminars conducted by other experts in the field. Most seminars are conducted by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
State University of New York at Buffalo
City:
Buffalo
State:
NY
Year:
1976
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York and Florida
Firm Focus and History
My law firm has a localized focus on representation of individuals and families.
I have been practicing law in Forest Hills, Queens County, for almost 30 years. I have been at the same office location for 25 years. I am a Member of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Queens County Bar Association.
Previous Employment Summary
After graduation from law school I worked for two Manhattan law firms. The first was Moskowitz & Passman and the second was Gladstein & Isaac. Both of these were litigation firms.
Activities and Awards
I am on the Board of Directors of the Trey Whitfield Foundation, which is a Brooklyn based charitable organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities to needy children and teens.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I am strongly in favor of my clients doing research about legal issues. It makes it easier to help them. Often clients have identified issues that may apply to them which I can help to solve. Clients who actively participate in their own cases tend to have their matter proceed more smoothly and obtain better results.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
In general, it is not cost-efficient for me to review documents prepared by my clients. Instead I prefer to work with the clients to prepare well crafted documents.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not willing to coach clients. The new bankruptcy code is complex and the risk is too high for clients to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
What is important to me is the ability to help individuals, and a career in law allows me to do that.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have lived in New York my entire life. I feel that I share a common experience with many of my clients and am well equipped to relate to their needs and requirements.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose this area of practice because I was inspired by my law school bankruptcy professor.
What do you like best about your career?
What I like best about my career is when a client tells me that I have helped to change his or her life. I enjoy helping individuals retain their self esteem while facing the relentless pressure applied by institutions such as lenders, collection agencies and credit reporting agencies.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so clients deal only with me or my assistant, Suzanne, who is very warm and great with people.
What are your strengths and style?
One of my strengths is the practical application of bankruptcy and non- bankruptcy law to each individual client's personal situation.
Personal Interests:
I like to read, travel, ski and spend time with my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Suzanne Shear
Fax
(718) 268-3045
Office Hours
By appointment only.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
After a free consultation, I set a fixed fee subject only to complicating factors. I have fixed fees for each chapter 7 or chapter 13.
Hourly Rates
$300.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free consultation for up to 30 minutes.
Typical Retainer
Payment plans are available.
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