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Stephen Z Starr

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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Stephen

I represent both individuals and business in matters involving bankruptcy, insolvency, debtor-creditor litigation and related matters.

Practice areas

Chapter 11 bankruptcyChapter 13 bankruptcyChapter 7 bankruptcy
  1. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 70%

    Representation of consumer and business debtor in chapter 7 liquidation cases

    29 years

  2. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 20%

    Representation of debtor in chapter 13 repayment plans

    29 years

  3. Chapter 11 bankruptcy: 10%

    29 years

Languages spoken

French

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260 Madison Ave., 17th Floor
New York, NY, 10016

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NJActive199503/30/2021
    NYCurrently registered 199505/25/2021
    DCGood Standing199403/12/2021
    CAInactive199205/16/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers18
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Volunteer of the YearLos Angeles Free Clinic1996
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    MemberStarr & Starr, PLLC2006 - Present
    AssociatePaul Hastings2001 - 2006
    AssociateCurtis, Mallet Prevost , Colt & Mosle, LLP1997 - 2001
    AssociateSmith & Hilbig LLP1996 - 1997
    AssociateJ.S. Cohen Law Firm1992 - 1995
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Commercial Law League of AmericaBoard of Governors2013 - Present
    Commercial Law League of AmericaBoard of Governors2012 - 2013
    Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy SectionChair2012 - 2013
    New York City Bar Association, Committee on State Courts of Superior JurisdictionMember2012 - 2013
    Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy SectionSecretary2011 - 2012
    New York City Bar Association, Committee on State Courts of Superior JurisdictionMember2011 - 2012
    Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy SectionMember of Executive Committee2010 - 2011
    New York City Bar Association, Comittee on State Courts of Superior JurisdictionMember2010 - 2011
    Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy SectionMember of Executive Committee2009 - 2010
    Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy SectionMember2007 - 2008
    Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy SectionMember2007 - 2008
    American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation CommitteeCo-Chair of Preference Subcommittee2006 - 2007
    American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation CommitteeCo-Chair of Preference Subcommittee2005 - 2006
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The RecordCorporate Crisis Managers and Disinterestedness Under the Bankruptcy Code (co-author)2005
    The Business LawyerNew Developments In Structured Finance (co-author)2005
    9 Bankruptcy Litigation: Newsletter of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Litigation Section of the American Bar AssociatioPerfection of Security Interests in Intellectual Property Assets2002
    Journal of the New York State Bar AssociationUsing Life Insurance and Annuities in New York for Exemption Planning and Asset Protection, (primary author)2000
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Southern California Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1991
    Columbia UniversityB.A.1987
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Exemption Planning in BankruptcyBankruptcy & Exemptio Planning2009
    The Distressed Real Estate SeminarKey Bankruptcy Issues2002
    Annual MeetingWhat Intellectual Lawyers Need to Know About Bankruptcy2002
    Annual MeetingIntellectual Property & Bankruptcy2001
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Residual Trustee, on behalf of KBTI Trustee v. Toy Biz World Wide Ltd.resolved

    Reviews

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    NYC Personal bankruptcy

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    Thank you so much for helping me navigate in the uncharted waters of personal bankruptcy. Nobody wants to go through a bankruptcy if he/she could avoid it, and I wished that I could avoid it. But “thank the stars” you made the process less stressful and less disgraceful for me. Your calm presence in court was always reassuring, which I greatly appreciated. Converting from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 was also much smoother than I anticipated. Thank you very much for your kind and considerate assistance!!!
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    Stephen is a professional bankruptcy attorney that helped to bring an incredible "Peace of Mind" to my family and I. We found ourselves with several real estate properties and an outstanding credit card debt back during the mortgage crisis. Bankruptcy is extremely embarrassing. However, I felt comfortable giving Stephen and his associates all of the information he needed to help me. Just recently, 7 years later, I contacted him with some questions about the bankruptcy. He clearly remembered who I was and promptly responded. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering bankruptcy.
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    Kevin Neiman

    Stephen Z Starr displays genuine concern in every question he answers on Avvo. Attorney Starr's answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. He also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for bankruptcy matters.

    Richard Roth, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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    I unconditionally endorse Stephen. Stephen is an attorney who I have known for close to ten years. He is bright, professional, creative and extremely knowledgeable for any type of bankruptcy, big or small. I have worked closely with Stephen and have referred him several individuals and corporations, all of whom praise his intelligence and his abilities. He is also someone who can analyze a comprehensive, complex bankruptcy and is able to easily see through the maze. He is also a very effective negotiator, a skill frequently used by bankruptcy counsel, and can fight the fight, if necessary to bring the desired result. He is a winner!

    Alain Massena, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
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    Stephen is the consummate professional. He is an exemplary attorney that fights to protect his clients without fail. He is honest and compassionate. I fully endorse Stephen.

    Cari Rincker, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
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    I have known Stephen through the NYC lawyer community for several years. I have always been impressed with his professionalism and thoroughness as a bankruptcy lawyer. I have referred food clients to him for bankruptcy and for Perishable Agriculture Commodities Act ("PACA"). I find him to be an honest, detail-oriented attorney and recommend him without hesitation.

    Timothy Lewis, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Nov 17, 2014
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    I have worked with Steve and his clients for eight years and enthusiastically endorse his work and professionalism.

    Neil Weinrib, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
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    I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Stephen Starr is a consummate professional - dedicated, diligent, caring, honest, etc. He is truly an expert in this field as well as collections. He is also an effective advocate.