Michael D. Pinsky

I represent individuals and small businesses in New York's Hudson Valley before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, in cases under chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.

My practice has been almost entirely restricted to bankruptcy for over 30 years. I have assisted hundreds of individuals struggling to get fair treatment from their mortgage holders, credit card banks and car lenders. Some of the cases I have been involved in included protecting clients against abusive conduct by mortgage companies, and responding to mortgage appraisal fraud and lending fraud. I have handled a number of small but relatively complex chapter 11 business reorganization cases, including successfully reorganizing a rural community hospital, a sizable government contracting business, a group of funeral homes, and have restructured the secured debt against a number of real estate ventures.

I value my relationships with my clients, and understand that one of the most important aspects of effectively representing them includes understanding the stress that accompanies financial difficulties, and helping them to lose it. Bankruptcy offers the proverbial "fresh start." From my perspective, that should include more than just a discharge at the end of the case. Each client is different, and each case is different. You deserve someone who knows that, and practices law accordingly.

University of Texas - Austin

J.D. (1984) | Law

1981 - 1984

Honors: With Honors

Activities: Member, Texas Law Review

College of Charleston

B.A. (1980) | Urban Studies

1976 - 1980

Honors: Cum Laude

Lawyer / Founder

Michael D. Pinsky, P.C.

2005 - Current

Admitted to practice in Texas (now inactive) 1984.

Partner

Hayward Parker O'Leary & Pinsky

2009 - 2018

Michael D. Pinsky, P.C. was a partner in Hayward Parker O'Leary & Pinsky from 2009 to 2018

Senior Associate

Macey, Wilensky, Cohen, Wittner & Kessler

1988 - 1995

Representing chapter 11 debtors and creditors in the Atlanta, GA, area as an associate in a long-established bankruptcy boutique.

Associate

Holt, Ney, Zatcoff & Wasserman

1988 - 1988

Representing debtors in chapter 11 cases.

Associate

Schlanger, Cook

1986 - 1988

Bankruptcy and civil litigation in Houston, TX

Associate

Hirsch, Glover

1985 - 1986

Insurance defense work in Houston, TX

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Current

Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

1996 - Current

New York State Bar  # 2683019

Member

1995 - Current

New York

Since 1995

2nd Circuit

Since 2005

• Free Consultation
  The initial consultation for a bankruptcy case or foreclosure defense case is free.
• Contingent Fees
  On a case-by-case basis, I may accept contingent fees for bankruptcy lawsuits (called "adversary proceedings") where there is a fee shifting statute.