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Neil R Crane

Foreclosure Attorney at Hamden, CT

4.8   23 reviews
  • Licensed for 39 years
    State CT
    Acquired 1983
    Status
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About Neil

Learn Neil’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Bankruptcy and debt
    20%
    Helping Connecticut residents solve seemingly overwhelming financial matters since 1983. We provide personalized services and customized solutions for Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcy

    36 years, 10,000 cases

  2. Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    20%
    We provided effective legal representation and debt relief to thousands of small to mid-sized businesses throughout Connecticut. Our business bankruptcy lawyers have the knowledge and dedication to provide innovative solutions to achieve debt relief.

    36 years, 3,000 cases

  3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy
    20%
    We are we are the largest provider of Chapter 13 relief in Connecticut.

    36 years, 5,000 cases

  4. Chapter 7 bankruptcy
    20%
    We have a history of over 30 years of success, which proves Chapter 7 bankruptcy has helped thousands of CT residence obtain the financial fresh start they so desperately need and deserve.

    36 years, 8,000 cases

  5. Foreclosure
    20%

Attorney Neil Crane has been practicing as one of Connecticut's leading providers of Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy relief and has been for over 35 years. Attorney Neil Crane is passionate about saving peoples homes from foreclosure and has handled over 10,000 cases in his career. He is well-known for his ability to think outside the box and craft creative solutions to the most daunting of financial difficulties for individuals and small businesses. Neil enjoys the trust and confidence of his peers, such that many of his referrals come from major law firms due to his specific experience, expertise and dedication to resolving his clients' financial difficulties.

He is a tireless advocate for Connecticut residents overwhelmed by debt; and in fact, has been going to Congress for many years to lobby for consumer rights, while writing extensively on consumer debt issues, including Chapter 7, 11 and 13, and foreclosure defense. Neil has frequently appeared in a variety of news forums locally, nationally, and internationally, to address the current mortgage crisis. Along with some of his clients, Neil has been featured in the Sunday New York Times Business section. He has been interviewed by the BBC and Swiss television, informing Europeans on the issues of mortgage defaults and the proliferation of consumer debt throughout the European Community.

In addition, Attorney Crane has been a guest speaker at numerous Connecticut Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminars and has been invited to speak before many other local and national professional organizations.

Attorney Neil Crane is a graduate of Emory University and the University Of Connecticut School Of Law. He has been a member of the Connecticut Bar Association since 1983. Attorney Crane specializes in consumer bankruptcy and business reorganizations under Chapter Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and is known for his overwhelming preparation and persistence on behalf of his clients.

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Posted by Gary | May 18, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding in knowledge, work ethic, tenacity and more...
I would highly recommend Attorney Neil Crane, especially in the area of real estate Foreclosures, where his talent was utilized. Within the last 40 years, I have retained no less than a dozen attorneys from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., one of whom successfully represented me in a Connecticut “Supreme’ Court” case. During those years I found only one other attorney that stacked up to Attorney Neil Crane’s ability and tenacity. He was a labor attorney in Washington, D.C. with an AVVO rating of 10.0. Attorney Crane brought a foreclosure action (on my wife’s and my behalf) within the speed of light (that’s 186,000 miles per “second”)! Along with other tactics, he legally finessed the other side to settle our issue in a most favorable outcome. He is an example of pure work. Since “a lawyer’s time is her/his stock in trade,” it is important to the client’s wallet to retain an attorney who not only is extremely expert in her/his field, but also possesses a tireless work ethic and most importantly---has a high degree of integrity. If one does their due diligence, I believe one will find that Attorney Neil Crane fits that bill. As of attorney Crane's support staff: "birds of a feather DO flock together." We communicated often with Debbie, Irene, Lisa and Stuart to name just a few of his staff . You can expect to be in constant contact with your appropriate advocates via email and/or telephone.
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Posted by Lynn | February 8, 2021
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Best Bankruptcy Attorney Ever
Neil Crane and his team are the best. I was forced into signing my mother into a nursing home. They told me only my mothers assets would be affected. They lied they took her house and wanted mine as well even though my mother had nothing to do with my house. My husband had a heart attack and other things that caused him to be disabled and not be able to work anymore. My job after 30 years was outsourced I got behind in my mortgage and they were going to foreclose. Neil and his staff helped me keep my home. I am truly grateful. Also a special shout out to Audra.
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2021
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A Heartfelt Thank You!
I was faced with an unexpected and unfortunate circumstance that put me in an extremely difficult situation. I was at a loss of what to do and a friend recommended Attorney Crane. He was absolutely wonderful and caring and helped me through my ordeal with a successful outcome. The best decision I made was to contact Attorney Crane. Thank you so very much!
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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2020
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The Best Bankruptcy Attorney in CT!
We can't say enough great things about Neil Crane and his amazing staff! We initially consulted with Neil based on a personal recommendation. We were initially very embarrassed about how this could happen to us. We had exhausted all of our available funds trying to keep up with our mounting financial commitments. Declining business and a COVID pandemic only made things that more difficult. Neil and his staff were very welcoming and explained the entire process to us. He had helped numerous families similar to ours get back on financial track. We trusted the process and believed in Neil's expertise and his teams tireless work ethic. We ourselves are now on a path to financial recovery and couldn't have done it without this amazing team!
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Posted by Paul | November 20, 2020
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Review of Neil Crane and associates
Neil Crane and associates were the most professional law firm i have dealt with in a very long time. They were efficient with their responses to question through this whole process and walk us through it so we understood all aspects. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone. Paul B
Response from Neil Crane December 8, 2020
Paul, you were an excellent client and we are all very pleased with your results. Thank you for sharing your experience. Please stay in touch, and let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Best wishes.
Posted by Virginia | November 17, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Bankruptcy
Niel and his staff have been very helpful and kind throughout my case. They were very thorough and helped me explore all my options.
Response from Neil Crane December 9, 2020
We are happy to have helped you choose the proper option for your personal best financial future, Virginia. Thank you for sharing the positive experience you had with our team! Very best wishes to you.
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2020
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The most wonderful people to deal with.
Neil is great to work with, he makes you feel at ease the first time you meet him. He is very knowledgeable and his team is fantastic. Everyone at the firm is extremely helpful, supportive, and knowledgeable, as well easy to work with.
Response from Neil Crane December 3, 2020
Thank you for your kind words! It's great to hear that your experience with our office was a positive one. We are pleased to have been able to assist you in your financial recovery. Best wishes from all of us.
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2020
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The Best Bankruptcy Lawyer Ever!
Neil Crane & his very friendly staff made the bankruptcy process much easier & less confusing for me. Everything was explained step by step over the phone, by e-mail & through the mail, due to Covid-19. They were extremely helpful, organized & efficient. I am extremely pleased I chose Neil Crane.
Response from Neil Crane December 3, 2020
Thank you - We are pleased that you chose us also! It was a pleasure and a privilege to have been able to assist you in this process. We wish you all the best. Stay in touch!
Posted by Thomas | November 6, 2020
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A fresh start through Neil Crane
It’s a miserable situation, to be drowning in debt. Constantly getting phone calls from creditors, never seeming to be able to catch up, it seemed like the harder I worked the deeper I’d go. I contacted the law office of Neil Crane with no prior knowledge of Mr. Crane or his track record. His office had the highest google review rating so I started there. I spoke with Mr Crane on the phone, and by the end of the conversation I knew that I was dealing with someone who had done this many times in his career and had seen many cases just like mine. The same elements were found in the staff from the front desk and down the line. Great people. I was doing really bad financially so it was a ironic situation to be in when it came down to the price for me to get filed. It costs a lot of money to tell your creditors that you don’t have any money. A word of advice when working with this office is to have at least 2-$3,000 dedicated to paying for your filing, that way you can pay off your fees and get your life back. It may sound like a lot of money, but compared to living with a ton of debt and worrying about losing your things daily, it was a small price to pay. Don’t treat this situation like you’re dealing with a creditor. I finally got filed on my second attempt because I couldn’t make the installment payments on my filing fees. Mr. Crane called me personally to let me know he was dropping me because a few months had went by without me giving any money. In a nutshell pay the money and they WILL do the job for you and to a VERY high standard.The overall time frame was about 3 months just like Mr. Crane had explained in our first meeting. The Law Office of Neil Crane did EXACTLY what they promised and for that I am grateful. I recommend them highly.
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Posted by Andrea | October 20, 2020
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Neil Crane is a Lifesaver!
Neil Crane and his staff worked tirelessly with my husband and me to file our bankruptcy cases. They helped make a stressful situation as manageable as possible. They were always attentive and responded quickly to emails and phone calls. We wished we had walked through their doors years earlier!
Response from Neil Crane December 3, 2020
Andrea, you were a superstar throughout your entire case, and a pleasure to represent. Thank you for all of your hard work and focus. You were tremendously instrumental in your own success! Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance. All best wishes.
Posted by Leslie | October 19, 2020
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Outstanding Firm!
Reaching out to Attorney Crane was the best decision I've made. His office is outstanding. Amazing communication and follow through. Give them all the info they request and they get the job done!
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2020
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Great advice and great service!
Attorney Crane was very friendly and responsive to all of my questions. He methodically went over every detail in my case and helped achieve a great result for me. I would highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2019
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Excellent law office
Excellent attorney and staff members. My family and I would highly recommend this attorney. Kind and compassionate. They were extremely positive and very helpful during a most difficult time. I couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you so much.
Posted by Kim | February 12, 2019
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Best lawyer
I highly recommend Mr Crane. A true life saver, he helped us keep our home. I have recommended a friend already and I will continue to recommend anyone that needs the help. Everyone in his office is also so nice and helpful. Thank you to Mr Crane and his staff for everything!
Posted by Kevin | February 4, 2019
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Amazing Team
Going through a bankruptcy is an incredibly stressful situation. I cannot imaging going through one without the council of Neil and his team. While they are there to represent you they also support you every step of the way. Not only are they amazing attorneys, they are incredible people. Neil, Audra and Jim thank you for all that you did for me. Your hard work and thoughtfulness were so greatly appreciated by me. Kevin C
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Posted by JC | July 12, 2018
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The impossible became possible!
In the midst of a devastating, life altering condition that seemed too much to bear, the team at the law offices of Neil Crane rescued me (especially Neil and Audra). What seemed hopeless became possible. To say my state of affairs was complicated would be an understatement. I was at possibly the lowest point in my life yet still treated with more respect and dignity than I felt I deserved. I can honestly tell you from the time I stepped into their office to completion, my hand was held every step of the way. All my phone calls and SOS emails returned and some of those emails I wrote in the wee hours of the morning because I couldn’t sleep. The next day there would be reassurance in my inbox. I don’t even know where to begin to say thank you, other than you truly saved my life and gave me back a future. I will forever be grateful, JC
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Posted by Katie | April 11, 2018
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New Beginning
Attorney Crane and Attorney Heffernan gave me a new start. After my divorce in 2013, I was trying to support me and my son on one income and ended up in a tough situation. I was scared I would lose my house. I knew after my first visit with Atty Crane everything would be okay. He knew exactly what needed to be done. He and the other Attorneys were great, and Mary, she was terrific. I cannot say enough about the Law Offices of Neil Crane. I have been given peace and hope in my future.
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Posted by Suarez | January 14, 2018
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above and beyond!
On behalf of myself and my husband we would like to thank the law offices of Neil Crane. Our experience with Neil, Audra and entire staff was exceptional to say the least. When my husband and I first went to the office of Neil we were very unsure and confused about our situation and what the outcome would be. Our first meeting with Neal was amazing! he made us feel so comfortable and told us everything would be alright. My husband and I can't express enough how thankful we are. God Bless
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Posted by mike | November 8, 2017
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5 star
After spending many sleepless nights worried about approaching deadlines and payments I finally resolved to explore my options. Bankruptcy is that word that you use regarding other less fortunate folks, certainly not for people like me, we were raised to pay our debt and stand by our word. To say I agonized does not do verbal justice to the torment of those nights. I shopped google for 5-star reviews and came upon Neil, Stu and their staff. My first impression was these are decent and honorable men. Their concern for doing right not just by me but even to include my creditors was clear from the start. They could protect my interests and my assets and more importantly my dignity. You walk in and the sea is stormy, and your ship is rocked, and you walk away, and the sea is stilled. Amazing really! God Bless them and Keep them. The only more difficult thing I have done is divorce and I never loved those lawyers. You can’t make this decision lightly, but if circumstances demand it, these are your guys. I could not offer a higher recommendation and the staff is excellent, friendly and caring. Mike
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Posted by Natalya | June 16, 2017
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A new Start in my life...Neil Crane is an outstanding Bankruptcy Lawyer
Neil &his staff made out stress & worries over our debts,including home mortgage debt.I want to thank you for taking my bankruptcy case.It was time in my life when i was emotionally,and financially distressed.You put my mind,and emotions,at,ease,by confronting each of these issues.Neil is not just average lawyer,he showed me sincerity & caring about my general situation and future. I would recommend your service to anyone facing these same difficulties.Neil is an outstanding Bankruptcy Lawyer.
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AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Head of Firm
  • Law Offices of Neil Crane, LLC
  • 1984 - Present

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1983
  • Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1979

Associations

  • Better Business Bureau
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • National Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • National Association of Consumer Advocates
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1984 - Present
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1984 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Client Champion Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
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Speaking Engagements

  • Commercial Law and Bankruptcy: The Year in Review
  • Consumer Bankruptcy Year in Review
  • 2020

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer., Neil has been practicing law for the past 37 years and his knowledge of consumer debt litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt settlement is second to none!"
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"The Law Offices of Neil Crane is the leading provider of bankruptcy and debt relief in Connecticut."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I often refer clients to Neil because I know he can quickly analyze their situation and come up with a appropriate strategy. I am confident in his representation and it's great to know I can rely on him when I can't help someone who contacts my office."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Neil exudes professionalism and care; I fully endorse this attorney."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Neil is an aggressive and very knowledgeable advocate who zealously protects the interests of his clients."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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