Bankruptcy Lawyer in Orange County, NY

Bankruptcy is handled exclusively by federal courts. Unlike our state court system, there is not a federal court located in each county in New York State. Instead, a single federal court may serve residents from several surrounding counties.

According to statistics provided by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, a total of 10,620 bankruptcy cases were commenced in the Southern District of New York in 2012, including 9,513 non-business filings. The majority of cases were commenced under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code – 8,316, or 78.3 percent of the total filings. Additionally, most of those Chapter 7 cases involved non-businesses – a total of 8,008 or 96.2 percent of the total Chapter 7 filings.

Many of those bankruptcy cases were filed by the law office of Michael H. Schwartz, P.C. Since 1983, consumer bankruptcy attorney Michael H. Schwartz has practiced in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. He has handled thousands of cases on behalf of satisfied clients, including clients from Orange County.

He can help you, too, in getting a fresh new start to your financial life. Learn more by calling us today toll-free at (800) On My Side or completing our online contact form.

If you live in Orange County or have most of your assets in Orange County, your bankruptcy case will be handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York’s Poughkeepsie Division. The court also handles all Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases from nearby Dutchess, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.

The address for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York’s Poughkeepsie Division is 355 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601. The court’s operating hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the courthouse at (845) 451-6362 if you need more information.

If you are traveling there from Orange County, you will likely follow U.S. 9 West into Poughkeepsie and merge onto U.S. 44 East. From there, you simply turn left on Academy Street, go two blocks and turn right onto Main Street. The courthouse will be the first building on your left. Additionally, the Metro North Railroad provides train service to Poughkeepsie.

Interesting Facts about Orange County, NY

Orange County falls within the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, which Forbes Magazine ranked No. 86 on its list of “Best Places for Businesses and Careers.” The county is located in the scenic Hudson Valley and is the only county in New York State that borders both the Hudson and Delaware Rivers. The county includes the cities of Middletown, Newburgh, Port Jervis and the village that serves as the county seat, Goshen.

Orange County’s largest employers include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, Orange Regional Medical Center, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and SUNY Orange.

Like many areas across the country, unemployment has remained high in the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown region in recent years. Between 2000 and 2008, the area’s unemployment rate averaged 4.2 percent annually. Since 2009, however, the average annual unemployment rate has hovered around 7.8 percent. In 2012, unemployment peaked in the area at 8.7 percent in June and July.

Get Legal Help for Your Orange County Bankruptcy Case Today

If you have been hit hard by an unplanned event such as an injury or illness that has required extensive and costly medical treatment, or if you are someone who lost your job during an economic downturn, you may suddenly find yourself facing foreclosure or credit problems.

Don’t fall into despair. Instead, run – don’t walk – to the law office of Michael H. Schwartz, P.C.

For more than 30 years, consumer bankruptcy lawyer Michael H. Schwartz has put his legal skills and experience to work for Orange County consumers. He recently was featured in “The New York Area’s Top-Rated Lawyers,” a special section showcasing the state’s top legal talent in New York Magazine.

He knows how to counsel clients through their financial woes and make filing for bankruptcy an easy and painless experience. None of his clients have ever lost a home to foreclosure or had their bankruptcy discharge denied.

Contact Orange County Bankruptcy Attorney Michael H. Schwartz

We have helped individuals and businesses just like you in Orange County and throughout New York to completely erase their debt.
Plus, we did it without surrendering any property our clients did not want to relinquish.

To schedule a confidential consultation, call today toll-free at (800) On My Side or fill out our online contact form.