Adrienne Woods

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Adrienne Woods

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY

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About Adrienne

Biography

I offer individuals and small businesses the same high level of service usually associated with big law, serving debtors, creditors and third parties in bankruptcy cases and workouts.

High-income Individuals as well as businesses may be able to restructure their financial obligations under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy enables eligible debtors to discharge many - and sometimes all - of their debts for a fresh start.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 50%

Represent businesses and high net worth individuals seeking to restructure their debts and accomplish other goals in chapter 11. Represent creditors being sued for recovery of avoidance actions and seeking to enforce claims against the debtor.

22 years

50%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

Represent individual and business debtors and creditors seeking to liquidate in bankruptcy. Chapter 7 may provide the opportunity to discharge all or many of your debts.

22 years

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Represent debtors outside of bankruptcy to assist in determining whether bankruptcy is the best option or if they would be better served by settlement.

22 years

10%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

But, individuals with regular income may not qualify for Chapter 7 - the traditional “fresh start” bankruptcy. Chapter 13 can provide an opportunity to restructure financial obligations and eliminate debt.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Weinberg Zareh Malkin Price LLP

45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY, 10111

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Adrienne Woods's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Grateful to have worked with Adrienne

We were so grateful to have found Adrienne, she was very knowledgable, forthcoming, and understanding throughout the whole process. Very quick to respond to everything and so kind.

Posted by Joseph | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Experienced, insightful and calm

Adrienne clearly detailed the different options for our case with professionalism, patience and compassion. Excellent quality of service, from being a good listener, to having expert advice. She made a very stressful situation tolerable and we had the best possible outcome.

Adrienne Woods

Replied last November 07, 2025

Hi Joseph, Thanks so much for your kind words. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and trusting me with your matter! Best regards, Adrienne

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2025 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bill

In a very helpful consultation, Andrienne was informative, thorough and clear. She has a calm, supportive manner, and knows her practice area very well, which is a great help to people in difficult financial situations.

Posted by James | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Supremely competent

Having needed a lawyer to defend me in a quite niche area I came across Adrienne Woods. Adrienne proved to be knowledgeable professional pleasant to work with and all the while quite formidable. Adrienne is a lawyer you want on your side not one you want to be against. Adrienne gave me and my fami...ly excellent service and I would not hesitate in the slightest to recommend her services which were fairly priced.

Adrienne Woods

Replied last June 13, 2025

Thank you for your kind words James! It was such a pleasure to work with you, and I'm so happy I was able to provide a good result!

Posted by David | May 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expert Legal Counsel That Delivered When No One Else Would

When I was hit with a lawsuit, I was completely blindsided. I had never been sued before and was overwhelmed with stress and uncertainty. To make matters worse, we struggled to even find a lawyer who would talk to us—until we found Adrienne. From the moment we spoke, Adrienne was a breath of fresh... air. She was sharp, approachable, and immediately took control of the situation. She listened, asked insightful questions, and laid out a clear strategy that gave me hope for the first time. Thanks to her expertise and tireless work, she got the lawsuit against me completely dismissed—an outcome I didn’t think was even possible at the time. If you’re in a legal situation and feel overwhelmed, Adrienne is exactly who you want in your corner. I’m beyond grateful for everything she did, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Adrienne Woods

Replied last June 13, 2025

Thank you for your kind words David - it was such a pleasure to work with you! It's always so nice to be able to deliver a good result for my client!

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Adrienne Woods's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shakera Thompson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adrienne is a knowledgeable, experienced and personable bankruptcy attorney. I have spoken with her about various potential issues that may affect my clients and received excellent information. I would certainly recommend Adrienne to a client or colleague seeking assistance with bankruptcy matters."

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Melanie Cunningham

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is intelligent, experienced, personable, and accessible, all of which make her an excellent advocate for her clients, whether business or individual. Without hesitation, I would recommend a client or colleague considering bankruptcy to consult/work with Adrienne."

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Stephen Starr

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adrienne is a very experienced, knowledgeable and personable bankruptcy attorney to whom I can confidently refer clients needing assistance with business and personal bankruptcy and debtor-creditor matters."

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Sarah Joos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Woods is an exceptional bankruptcy & debt attorney in the New York City metropolitan area. Not only is she astute, she's very current on the nuances of individual and small business bankruptcy law. She thoughtfully advocates for her clients to consistently maximize the value of their estates by first, reviewing and analyzing all creditor claims and second, negotiating to reduce, or litigating the illegality, of all applicable claims. Looking for an attorney, who is an experienced specialist, has the ability to listen and is responsive Ms. Woods is that advisor."

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George Bischof

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Adrienne for many years, both as a referral colleague and as members of a lawyers' business development network. In both capacities I have heard good feedback about her technical expertise in bankruptcy, her practical approach to giving clients realistic advice, and her general responsiveness/attention. Highly recommended!"

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Jennifer Abelaj

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adrienne is an incredible lawyer. She is smart and creative in providing options to her clients in bankruptcy matters."

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Hayley Greenberg

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer 100%. Very knowledgeable especially in Ch. 11 bankruptcies. Pleasant, efficient, and gets the job done."

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E. Wood

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Adrienne Woods is an excellent attorney. Bankruptcy law is complex and requires experience and good judgement to be effective. Adrienne has both and she offers creative solutions to difficult problems. I highly recommend her for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy work."

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Nicholas Kajon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diligent, practical, insightful lawyer who will achieve common sense results in an efficient manner."

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Gabriel Del Virginia

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adrienne and I have collaborated regularly and I have never worked with a more competent, ethical and effective lawyer. She is astute, thorough and very insightful. Additionally, Adrienne is sensitive to client needs and concerns, and responds accordingly. Delighted to endorse her enthusiastically and without reservations!"

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Michelle McMahon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adrienne is a knowledgeable, experienced and strategic bankruptcy lawyer. She delivers practical advice and results for clients related to chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy filings and related litigation and adversary proceedings, workouts and the purchase and sale of assets in distressed financial situations."

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Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Woods is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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Colleen Ni Chairmhaic

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shakera Thompson

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Melanie Cunningham

Intellectual property lawyer

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Stephen Starr

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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George Bischof

Estate planning lawyer

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Jennifer Abelaj

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Hayley Greenberg

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E. Wood

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Lawyer Rating 10, Justia

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

15th Anniversary - Distinguished Service, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

In Recognition and Appreciation - Manhattan CLARO Founders, Civil Legal Advice and Resource Offices (CLARO)

2015

10th Anniversary - Distinguished Service, Martindale-Hubbell®

2011

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2011

In Recognition and Appreciation - Manhattan CLARO Project, New York County Lawyers' Association & Fordham Law School

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, The Law Offices of Adrienne Woods, P.C.

2011 - 2013

Bankruptcy Legal Analyst, Bloomberg Law

2010 - 2011

Associate, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP

2005 - 2010

Associate, Arent Fox, LLP

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York

Associations

2022 - Present

New York City Bar Association Social Events & Networking Committee

Committee Member

2022 - Present

TRTCLE

Faculty

2021 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2021 - Present

Accountants Resource Group

Member

2021 - Present

USA 500 Clubs

Member

2012 - 2014

American Bankruptcy Institute

Education Director, Young and New Members Committee

2011 - 2012

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member Relations Director, Young and New Members Committee

2010 - 2013

Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office - CLARO

Member

2006 - 2011

Turnaround Underground

Founder

2005 - 2011

Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE)

Volunteer Attorney

2003 - 2004

COMMISSION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS

Intern

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Sears Holding Corporation (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Adversary No. 20-07015

In re GNC Holdings, Inc., Case No. 20-11662 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re Centric Brands Inc., et al., Case No. 20-22637 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re JLF 114 Liberty, LLC, Case No. 18-10608 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re Park Overlook LLC, Case No. 16-11354 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) and In re Dawn Hotel LLC, Case No. 16-11355 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re Fairway Group Holdings Corp., et al., Case No. 16-11241 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re 477 West 142nd Street Housing Dev. Fund Corp., Case No. 15-12178 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re Alexander M. Waldman Diamond Co., Inc., Case No. 14-11660 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

Haimil Realty Corp., Case. No. 14-11779 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

In re Bernard L. Madoff (Picard v. Estate of Eleanor Myers, et al.), Adversary No. 10-05401 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

Grubb & Ellis Co., et al., Adversary No. 13-01569 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cases

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Education

2004

Fordham Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Small Business Bankruptcy: Are your clients candidates? Subchapter V of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

2021

TAX TALK: Host Scott M. Cheslowitz, C.P.A. with Adrienne Woods, Esq. Important Considerations for Individuals and Small Businesses in Financial Distress

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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