Partner-Level Counsel for Brooklyn Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Property Disputes
Mortgage arrears, creditor pressure, foreclosure litigation, ownership conflicts, and business obligations can create several legal problems at once. Addressing one issue in isolation may overlook court proceedings, property interests, or financial circumstances that shape your options.
We serve individuals, homeowners, and business owners throughout Brooklyn and the New York metropolitan area. We evaluate the relevant loan documents, lawsuits, debts, income, property interests, and immediate objectives together to identify how each concern may affect the others.
Request a free consultation with our Brooklyn attorneys by calling (929) 590-5053. We can review the problem, identify immediate concerns, and explain which documents may require closer attention.
One Strategy for Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Property Disputes
Our practice brings together areas of law that frequently overlap: Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, and related commercial disputes.
Our legal services include:
Bankruptcy: Evaluating debts, income, expenses, property equity, collection activity, and potential relief under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Mortgage foreclosure defense: Reviewing the note, mortgage, payment history, foreclosure notices, court papers, and procedural status.
Real estate litigation: Handling disputes involving contracts, title, ownership, leases, construction, partition, boundaries, easements, and purchase or sale agreements.
Commercial litigation: Addressing business and property disputes involving contracts, financing, creditors, or real estate interests.
We regularly appear in New York state courts and federal bankruptcy courts. The appropriate strategy depends on the documents, deadlines, financial circumstances, procedural posture, and goals in each case.
Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Brooklyn
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 offer different forms of bankruptcy relief. Before discussing either option, we assess eligibility, secured and unsecured debts, mortgage arrears, income, expenses, property equity, collection activity, and longer-term financial objectives.
Important distinctions include:
Chapter 7 bankruptcy: This process generally addresses qualifying debts through liquidation, which means a bankruptcy trustee may evaluate nonexempt property. Eligibility rules, exemptions, liens, and the character of each debt can affect the case.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy: An eligible individual with regular income may propose a court-supervised repayment plan. This option may be relevant when mortgage arrears, secured debts, or retaining property are central concerns.
A bankruptcy filing generally creates an automatic stay, a federal protection that pauses many collection actions. Its scope and duration depend on factors such as prior filings, court orders, and the type of proceeding, so it shouldn’t be viewed as a universal or permanent solution.
Not sure where to start? Get a free consultation with our experienced attorneys to discuss your legal needs. We’ll provide you with clear guidance and expert advice, with no obligation.
A foreclosure review begins with the underlying records. We examine the note, mortgage, payment history, default notices, foreclosure complaint, settlement conference papers, and relevant correspondence to understand the claims and procedural status.
Key questions may involve standing, required notices, account history, settlement discussions, available defenses, and the relationship between the foreclosure and broader financial concerns. Brooklyn foreclosure actions may proceed in Kings County Supreme Court. Homeowners shouldn’t ignore a complaint, court date, settlement conference notice, or other legal paper.
Real Estate Litigation for Brooklyn Property Disputes
We represent clients in residential, commercial, mixed-use, and investment property disputes, including owners, buyers, sellers, investors, businesses, landlords, tenants, brokers, lenders, and title professionals.
These cases may require reviewing deeds, mortgages, contracts, leases, surveys, title records, construction documents, correspondence, and court filings. Depending on the facts, the legal path may involve negotiation, mediation, motion practice, litigation, settlement, partition, declaratory relief, or a title-focused remedy.
Where Brooklyn Foreclosure, Bankruptcy & Property Cases Are Heard
The appropriate court depends on the claims, parties, property, and procedural posture. Kings County Supreme Court handles state-court foreclosure proceedings and maintains foreclosure settlement resources for Brooklyn matters.
Federal bankruptcy cases involving Kings County fall within the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York. One situation may involve a foreclosure or property dispute in state court and a separate bankruptcy proceeding in federal court. Each has its own filings, deadlines, procedures, and potential remedies.
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With 60+ years of combined experience, we excel in high-stakes personal injury, medical malpractice, and civil litigation cases.
Dedicated to Your Recovery
We’re committed to helping you rebuild your life, ensuring you receive personalized attention and the maximum compensation you deserve.
National Recognition, Local Advocacy
Our firm has earned national acclaim for its success, but our focus remains on providing compassionate representation for our community.
No Fees Unless We Win
Your success is our success—our contingency fee model means you don’t pay unless we recover for you.
More Than 60 Years of Collective Legal Experience
We bring more than 60 years of collective legal experience to bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, and commercial disputes. We have served more than 5,000 clients across the New York metropolitan area and received more than eight awards.
Charles Wallshein, one of our founding principals, holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Our boutique model gives clients direct counsel and case management from named principals rather than routinely passing cases to junior associates.
Preparing for an Initial Legal Review
The issue that appears most urgent isn’t always the only one requiring attention. A foreclosure complaint may raise related questions about mortgage debt or bankruptcy, while a title or ownership dispute may affect financing, creditor claims, or the ability to sell the property.
Useful materials may include:
Court complaints, motions, notices, and conference papers
Mortgage statements, payment histories, notes, and default letters
Deeds, title reports, surveys, contracts, and closing records
Leases, construction documents, and business agreements
Creditor notices, collection letters, income records, and debt information
A document-based review allows us to assess current deadlines, property interests, debt structure, ownership, income, and your objectives before discussing the available legal paths.
Clarify Your Legal Options
During a free consultation, we can identify the immediate legal problem, the relevant court or proceeding, and the records needed for a fuller review. We also consider how bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, and related commercial concerns may affect one another. There’s no obligation to proceed after the initial discussion.
