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Michael O'Leary
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Michael O'Leary

4.6
5 reviews

225 Dolson Avenue, Suite 303, P.O. Box 929, Middletown, NY 10940

Debtor Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 11 more

About Michael O'Leary

Michael O’Leary, Esq. devotes his entire practice to consumer bankruptcy law, handling cases under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for individual persons, married couples and small businesses. In addition to having filed several thousand consumer bankruptcy cases for clients and having counseled many thousand more, Michael O’Leary served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the Poughkeepsie (NY) Bankruptcy Court for seventeen (17) years (ie., 1994 thru 2011), and administered well over ten thousand (10,000) Chapter 7 cases while serving in said capacity. Mr. O’Leary has established a well-deserved reputation as an attorney who capably and successfully represents his clients throughout the bankruptcy process. Having practiced consumer bankruptcy law for over thirty (30) years, Michael O’Leary brings to each case that he handles a very broad and deep understanding of consumer bankruptcy practice, and with this broad experience he is uniquely able to navigate his clients through the bankruptcy process.

Member of:

Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association, President National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys American Bankruptcy Institute Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association Federal Court Bar for Southern District of New York New York State Bar Association Orange County Bar Association Middletown Bar Association

 

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Champion Badge Silver

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Michael O'Leary got this award in 2021

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by Anthony
November 08, 2024
Hired Attorney

The Best!! From our first meeting I knew Mr. O'Leary was someone that was going to help me and and guide me through the process. Jessie was so compassionate and helpful with my wife's "special needs." They always had the answers to my many questions. I highly recommend Hayward, Parker & O'Leary.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2022
Hired Attorney

I am a lawyer in another state. I arranged an initial consultation for a client with Mr. O'Leary regarding asset protection and bankruptcy. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient, and kindly answered all of our questions. He also quoted us reasonable fees. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. O'Leary!

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
December 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

Working with this firm was exceptional. During these difficult times of covid-19. They provide professionalism, compassion and were very informative through the entire process. They surpassed trustworthiness and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need. Thank you for your services!!

Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2020
Hired Attorney

Mr. O'Leary and his assistant Debbie helped me immensely during a very difficult, and demoralizing time in my life. I felt I let down my family, by even considering filing bankruptcy. They both were very compassionate and understanding.

Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2020
Hired Attorney

Great Law Firm!! Was able to discuss and ask questions at any time I needed. They made the whole process unstressful.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy 3
    • Foreclosures
    • Consumer Bankruptcy
    • Commercial Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13
  • Debt Relief
  • Other 7
    • Debtor Bankruptcy
    • Personal Bankruptcy
    • Insolvency
    • Fraudulent Conveyance
    • Commercial Foreclosure
    • Bankruptcy Trustees Rights
    • Bankruptcy Litigation

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, New York
    1981, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    Memberships
    Middletown and Orange County Bar Associations
    Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association
    Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
    National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
    American Bankruptcy Institute
    National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
    National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Buffalo Law School
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Binghamton
    B.A.
  • Special Agencies
    Member, US Trustee Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel, 1994-2011.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    Middletown, New York, September 21, 1952

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    Michael O'Leary was admitted in 1978 to the State of New York.
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    Michael O'Leary is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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    Michael O'Leary attended Buffalo Law School.

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