85+ Combined Years of Bankrutpcy Experience
Call Us Today 518-310-2230

O’Connell and Aronowitz is one of the area’s oldest law firms, having first opened its doors with two attorneys in 1925. Since that time, the firm has grown to over 35 attorneys and is one of the largest full service firms in Northeast New York, with offices in Albany, Plattsburgh and Saratoga Springs. Our attorneys provide their clients with representation and services in a broad range of disciplines throughout the State of New York and nationwide. 

From complex legal matters to single transactions, we handle matters with the professionalism, experience and depth of knowledge you expect from a full service law firm.  O’Connell and Aronowitz offers its clients the resources of a big-city firm, with the comfort and familiarity you expect from your neighborhood lawyer. The result is a law firm with attorneys who possess a wealth of knowledge and experience and are in tune with the needs of today’s clients.

Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

• Bankruptcy
• Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Specifically with respect to our bankruptcy practice, we represent all types of debtors, including individuals, businesses and farming operations from straight liquidations to more complex reorganizations.

The Bankruptcy practice is active in our Albany, NY, Plattsburgh, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY offices, giving us the ability to serve clients throughout Northeastern New York.

If you are located in Northeastern New York and need the help of an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, call O’Connell and Aronowitz today at 518-310-2230, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Attorneys Profiles

Contact O’Connell and Aronowitz today at 518-310-2230to arrange your free initial bankruptcy consultation.

Attorney Richard H. Weiskopf

Jurisdictions:

• New York
• New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department
• U.S. District Court
• Northern District of New York
• U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

•  Case Western Reserve University 1971
• Albany Law School 1974, JD

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1975

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Schenectady County Bar Associations
• Albany County Bar Associations
• New York State Bar Association
• Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Founding Member
  • Past President

Attorney William A. Favreau

Jurisdictions:

• New York
• New York State Bar, Third Department
• U.S. Federal District Court
• Northern District of New York

Education:

• Franklin Pierce College 1980
• Albany Law School 1983, JD

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1984

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• County Attorney for Clinton County
• Attorney for the Towns of Ellenburg, Chazy, Champlain, Peru and Lewis, NY
• New York State Bar Association
• Clinton County Bar Association

Attorney Donald W. Biggs

Jurisdictions:

• New York
• All New York Courts
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York

Education:

• State University of New York 1991
• Albany Law School 1995, JD

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1996

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Attorney for the Town of Peru
• New York Bar Association
• Clinton County Bar Association
• Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association

William F. Berglund

Jurisdictions:

• New York

Education:

• University of Connecticut, 1999
• Albany Law School 2003, JD

Admitted To The Bar:

• 2004

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• American Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Albany County Bar Associations
• Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
• Board of Directors of the Capital District Business Leaders
• Albany Barn, Inc., A Non-Profit Organization

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