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Bruce Weiner

Bruce Weiner

Rosenberg, Musso & Weiner, LLP
200 Broadhollow Road
Suite 201
Melville, NY 11747

Phone: (866) 402-8476  |  Fax: (718) 625-1966
http://www.nybankruptcy.net/CM/Custom/Home.asp

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Personalized, Caring Service in Bankruptcy Law

Legal Topic

Bankruptcy

Preferred New Clients

My clients are individuals and small businesses who are overwhelmed with debt and seeking experienced, caring and professional representation in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

Sub-Categories

Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 7
  • Debt Relief
  • Garnishments
  • Chapter 11
  • Business Bankruptcy
  • Creditor Harassment
  • Personal Bankruptcy

Bar Admissions

NY, Jun 1978
Bar Number: 1774801

Other Court Admissions

New York, 1978
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1981
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1990

Association Memberships

Brooklyn Bar Association
Member, Bankruptcy Committee
New York County Bar Association
Member and Co-Chair, Bankruptcy Law Committee
American Bankruptcy Institute, Commercial Fraud Taskforce
Membership Relations Director

Continuing Education

I teach continuing legal education seminars on bankruptcy law, and I attend courses on a regular basis. I always far exceed the required amount of continuing legal education

Papers and Publications

Seminar Course Book, Consumer Bankruptcy (Co-Author) St. Johns School of Law Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar

Two Recent Second Circuit Cases Involving Fraudulent Debtors, ABI Commercial Task Force Newsletter, April, 2007

Co-author, Zero tolerance for Commercial Bankruptcy Fraud, ABI Journal, Dec05/Jan 06, Featured Article

Co-author, Judicial Code 959(b) and its Relation to the Automatic Stay, ABI Journal, November, 1997

Example Cases

Here are some highlights of the thousands of bankruptcy cases that I have successfully handled:

Argued three cases before the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit:

1. Musso vs. Ostashko, (http://www.law.com/jsp/nylj/PubArticleNY.jsp?id=900005466696) involved the complicated interplay between divorce and bankruptcy. On appeal, I successfully proved the assets belonged to the bankruptcy trustee, not to the spouse who had been awarded them by the state court.

2. Represented a debtor in a case against Caesar's Palace Casino, (http://www.nybankruptcy.net/CM/Custom/Consumernews.asp), not only discharging his gambling debt, but forcing the casino to pay fees for violating the automatic stay.

3. Fisher case: (link to: In re Fischer , 53 Fed. Appt. 129, 2002 WL 31505620 (2nd Cir. NY). Trustee case involving multiple parcels of real estate and complex issues.

Education

Degree:

A.B.

School:

Washington University

City:

St. Louis

State:

MO

Year:

1973

 

Degree:

Juris Doctor

School:

Washington University School of Law

City:

St. Louis

State:

MO

Year:

1977

Focus and Accomplishments:

Law Review

Number of Attorneys

3

State Licensed In

New York

Firm Focus and History

If your phone rings all day long with calls from creditors, it's probably time to consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Rosenberg, Musso & Weiner can help you stop those harassing phone calls and start a new life, debt free.

Our focus is helping individuals and small business with bankruptcy and debt problems.

The law offices of Rosenberg, Musso & Weiner, L.L.P., was founded in New York over 60 years ago. We are bankruptcy lawyers, first and foremost. We have long served the needs of clients who have suffered because of circumstances beyond their control (job loss, divorce, inability to work due to injury or illness), or who have made a single bad financial decision (invested in a bad stock, gambling, or a business collapse).

Our law office has won the day for our clients many times. You can visit our bankruptcy articles page: http://www.nybankruptcy.net/CM/Custom/Consumernews.asp to learn how partner Bruce Weiner won a $160,000 award for his client when a creditor violated the automatic stay.

Call us at (718) 530-0210 or 1-866-402-8476 to arrange an initial consultation and find out what we can do for you. Or contact us by e-mail to give us more information about your concerns.

Previous Employment Summary

I have been practicing bankruptcy law since I was admitted to the bar in 1978. In addition to my 30 years of experience representing debtors, creditors and those being sued by bankruptcy trustees, I have been involved in hundreds of trustee litigation cases since I joined Rosenberg Musso & Weiner in 1994. I am known for caring client representation, thinking fast on my feet, my ability to handle complex cases, attention to detail, excellent writing skills and courtroom demeanor, and tenacity.

Activities and Awards

• Our firm as AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Brooklyn Bar Association Frieda S. Nisnewitz Award for Community Service, May 2005
• New York State Bar Association President's Pro Bono Service Award, May 2004
• Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Gold Certificate for Pro Bono Service 2002-2007

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

believe it is important that clients understand about bankruptcy and the process that goes with it. This is why we provide information on our website and answer all clients' questions.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

If it's financial documents relevant to their situation, I would review them and often find them helpful in putting together bankruptcy schedules.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Bankruptcy is complex, especially after the recent changes. It is difficult to navigate the process without being an attorney. In addition, there are ethical issues with giving legal advice to someone who is not your client

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I want to help people with their problems, and I enjoy the intellectual challenge of the law and using statutes and cases to solve issues.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

I've been practicing bankruptcy law for close to 30 years and I always keep up to date on changes in bankruptcy law.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I began my career as an associate to a bankruptcy attorney and found this area of law to be both interesting and challenging.

What do you like best about your career?

Bankruptcy law gives me the opportunity to help people with their real life problems, whether it is helping individuals, families drowning in debt, or businesses that need reorganization to survive. Many people come to us who have been struggling with their bills for several years, and we're able to help them to get out of debt and have a fresh start.

Tell us about your law firm:

We have three attorneys and one of our attorneys is a bankruptcy trustee, which gives us the ability to look at cases from both sides of the table. All clients meet with attorneys and not support staff. We have two full-time secretaries and one part-time clerk. All of our staff members understand the bankruptcy process and take care of the needs of our clients, including dealing with creditors, stopping garnishments, and releasing attachments on bank accounts.

What are your strengths and style?

My strengths are in my understanding of the law and complex legal issues, and a personal commitment to helping my clients.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy reading, cultural activities, running and sports.

Fax

(718) 625-1966

Office Hours

Brooklyn:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
After hours available by appointment.

Melville:
Evening hours available

Emergency After Hours

No

Additional Offices

Brooklyn, NY
26 Court St.
Suite 2211
Brooklyn, NY 11242
(866) 402-8476

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

We have fixed fees for Chapter 7 cases: $1,400 to $3,000
Chapter 13: $2,500 to $4,000

Hourly Rates

$250 to $425.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, for 30 minutes.

Typical Retainer

Chapter 7 fees are paid before filing and a portion of Chapter 13 fees can be paid through a plan.

Understanding Fees

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