Allen A. Kolber

Allen A. Kolber

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 36 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Suffern, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Rockland County Location, 134 Route 59, Suite A, Suffern, NY

About Allen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

THE LAW OFFICES OF ALLEN A. KOLBER, ESQ. files Bankruptcy cases for individuals, families and corporations in Rockland County and the Lower Hudson Valley. Most of our Bankruptcy clients are: middle class families who own a home and have suffered from unemployment, health issues or divorce.

32 years | 500 cases

25%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 25%

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy allows a business owner to stop his creditors, vendors or banks from shutting the business down, while continuing to operate and receive income and revenue. A Chapter 11 case allows a Business to restructure its debt payments over a 5-year Plan allowing it to continue operating, keeping its employees on staff and earning income for all families involved.

32 years | 20 cases

25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is for families that have assets, value to their home or earn above the average family income. You keep all your assets while under the protection of the Bankruptcy Court. You repay unsecured creditors as little as 2% of your debt, and the balance is eliminated.

32 years | 500 cases

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will will eliminate most of your debt, including credit card debt, personal debt, medical bills, foreclosures and automobile repossessions. You will keep assets such as bank accounts, automobiles, pension plans, IRA’s, and your house.

32 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Allen A. Kolber, Esq.

Rockland County Location, 134 Route 59, Suite A, Suffern, NY, 10901-4176

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Allen A. Kolber's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

#1 BK Lawyer - 5 stars

If you have been limping along making minimum payments – please do yourself a favor and visit Allen Kolber. Allen is #1 BK lawyer in Rockland. Just fantastic. The minute you meet him, you will feel welcomed. You won’t regret it. Filing for BK is a hugely stressful experience but with Allen and his... team assisting you, the process was not as bad as we thought it would be. We were raised to pay our bills! No BK for us! In the meantime, we decimated our retirement savings staving off filing Chapter 7. Once we realized there was no way out, Allen was the man for the job! He not only gave us so much of his time, he gave us his stellar BK experience. He also fought 2 lawsuits and saved our home from credit card liens. We cannot say enough great things about Allen and his staff. Having worked in the legal field and being well versed around lawyers in general, we found Allen to be exceptional! He went over and above to get us out of the financial mess we found ourselves in, particularly after suffering serious health setbacks. As for Allen’s Staff: I cannot adequately praise the services provided by Sandy and Sylvia, his paralegals are ace #1! They know their stuff, they are patient, they always took our calls, answered emails, and graciously helped us go through the process. Allen has a huge box of tissues in his office and was so kind helping me wipe up my tears. His legal mind is top notch. His humanity is stellar. When you are his client, you are in excellent hands! Please don’t wait until there is little hope – go see Allen now and let him help you review your options. Whilst filing is stressful, once you come through the other side, you will be grateful. Allen, we are forever grateful to you, Sandy and Sylvia. You helped us turn our lives right side up again. All the best, Gone"Fishing"

Posted by louis | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney

AAA+++

Allen is a very good lawyer!!! He knows the law very well and is very smart and down to earth. is very good in communicating and has a very good sense of hummer. also he is very good in representing you in front off a judge I personally used him and was very satisfied with his knowledge of the law ...and he was very reinsuring to me in a very difficult time

Posted by David | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Fantastic Attorney!

Allen is a great guy and a great attorney. He always gives me the straight information and advice I am looking for and he is the lawyer I always refer people that are looking for bankruptcy information to. He is open, honest, and friendly and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Nalini | January 06, 2014

Great attorney

When I entered Allen's office for the first time, I was very nervous. I find attorneys to be abrupt....not judging all just my experience. Immediately after meeting Allen, I realized that he was different. So easy to talk to that I was able to discuss my situation openly. The end results was h...e did the very best he could for me and I was extremely happy with the results. Even though the process was tiresome, the experience was not. Kudos to Mr. Kolber and his team for really making the process easy for me.

Posted by Anna | November 06, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Knowledgeable, Caring and Professional

Allen put me at ease the first time I met with him. He took the time to really listen to my situation and explain my options in a very knowledgeable and professional way. There was absolutely no pressure. I decided on Chapter 7 and found that the fees were very reasonable. Throughout the process A...llen along with Sylvia and Nadya, his paralegals, were great at guiding me through and letting me know what documents they needed. They were patient, kind and sure to answer any questions I had promptly whether I called or e-mailed. They made sure I knew exactly what to expect which made a potentially complicated process feel very smooth. At my 341 creditors meeting I felt calm and ready with Allen at my side. Allen made sure I was prepared, and I was. I am now a month away from having my debt discharged, and I am relieved and happy to get a fresh financial start. I would recommend Allen to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional and truly caring bankruptcy attorney. He knows his stuff and provides great personalized service.

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Allen A. Kolber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nadya Marmora

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Allen A. Kolber, Esq. for a number of years and I can attest to his professionalism and attention to detail. Allen is very open, honest, personable, and fair. It was a pleasure working for him and he remained a good friend of mine. Moreover, my husband consulted with him on occasion and I referred a number of my family and friends to his office."

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Alysse Hopkins

Foreclosure lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Allen is extremely professional and dedicated to zealously representing his clients. He is a formidable adversary and always provides courtesy to the court and his expertise to each case."

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Karen Zdanis

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Berkowitz

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allen Kolber is an extremely knowledgable attorney, especially when it comes to Bankruptcy and Business Law. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him. He carries himself in a professional and ethical manner and is well respected by both the bench and bar. For these reasons and more, I endorse this fine attorney."

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Carl Spector

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would like to endorse Mr. Allen Kolber for any client that has any bankruptcy (7, 11 or 13) issues or foreclosure problems. Allen is a hardworking advocate that works for and with his clients."

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Raymond Radow

Foreclosure lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Kolber without reservation. He consistently provides Avvo users with excellent advice, particularly with respect to bankruptcy and foreclosure matters."

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David Katz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allen Kolber is an excellent attorney. I am a consumer protection attorney and have many opportunities to work with Allen Kolber on the same cases representing common clients. I highly recommend him."

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Rochelle Inger

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I am honored to have worked with Allen Kolber. He is professional and works meticulously. He also has an amazing staff. Allen Kolber is patient and takes the time to communicate with his clients."

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Yvonne Garbett

Real estate lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Allen is a great attorney and advocates fiercely for his clients. When I was opposing counsel to him, I may have said he advocated too fiercely, but you have to respect that! I was so impressed with him that I have even sent friends and family to him on matters I could not handle. I felt secure in knowing they were in good hands!"

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows his stuff."

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Barry Sturtz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Allen A. Kolber, Esq. for over six years, first as adversarial attorneys on opposing sides in litigation, then as a colleague on many cases. Although I am a general practitioner specializing in real estate, family law, general business law and estate planning, I refer clients who are facing foreclosure or other financial problems to Allen Kolber, Esq. I know that he is specialist in Bankruptcy law and has been practicing bankruptcy law for over 15 years. He is not one of the many attorneys who are now first entering the field of bankruptcy law to take advantage of the current economic crisis, and are hurting their clients as a result. Mr. Kolber is very conservative and diligent, and will only file a bankruptcy case for a client if that client absolutely requires the bankruptcy to resolve his or her financial issues. Many times Mr. Kolber will recommend that a client not file for bankruptcy when it is not warranted. I know Mr. Kolber to be a highly ethical an"

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Belkin Scholar, Cardozo School of Law

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Allen A. Kolber, Esq.

1992 - 1999

Litigation and Appeals for Underwriters at Lloyds of London, Abrams & Martin, P.C., 120 Wall Street, NYC

1989 - 1991

Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney

1989 - 1991

Supervisor, Trial Bureau, Appeals Bureau, Queens County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Rockland County Bar Association, Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor Section

Committee Member

2014 - Present

U.S. Federal Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

The Nat'l Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

The Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

The Rockland County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

U.S. District Court Southern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1992 - Present

U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1992 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit,

Admitted to Practice

1992 - Present

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1992 - Present

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1989 - Present

New York Appellate Division 2nd Department

Member in Good Standing

Sample of Legal Cases

US Bank v. Szoffer, 2017 Supreme Court, Rockland County

Elimination of mortgage in its entirety, removal of mortgage lien from the home and award of attorney fees.

U.S. Bank v. Friedman, 2014 WL 1293597, 2014 NY MISC Lexis 1396

Case dismissed against foreclosing bank after trial for lack of standing.

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Education

1987

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Rockland County Bar Association

Bankruptcy Law Update on Dischargability of Student Loans

2006

"Conducting And Defending Depositions"

Depositions

2004

"The Ability of U.S. Litigants to Compel Depositions and Evidence from London Brokers, Hague Convention"

Depositions and Evidence

2004

"Insurance Broker Negligence & Liability"

Insurance

2002

"Lloyds of London Insurance Broker Agency & Representation"

Professional Liability Seminar

Publications

2017

RCBA NewsBrief Bankruptcy Courts Start to Chisel Away at the Non-Dischargability of Student Loans

2015

The Front Page The ABC's of Obtaining a Loan Modification

2015

The Front Page How Will I Know When The Bank Has Started The Foreclosure Action?

2015

The Front Page Foreclosure Defense 101

2014

The Front Page Will you be Discriminated Against if your File Bankruptcy

2014

The Front Page What to do when you are served with a foreclosure lawsuit

2013

RCBA NewsBrief Foreclosures, Short Sales, or Bankruptcy. What Are The Options?

2013

The Front Page Protecting your Pension, 401(k), IRA and Bankruptcy

2013

The Front Page New Changes to Government Loan Modification Programs

2013

The Front Page Five Largest Banks Reduce Principal Mortgages by $5.4 Billion

2011

1996

923 FSupp 523 6247 Atlas Corp. v. Marine Ins. Co.

1996

655 N.Y.S.2d 232 Falcon Crest Diamonds, Inc. v. Dixon

1992

968 F2d 1478 (2d Cir.) Ressler v. White

Languages

English

Hebrew

Yiddish

Spanish

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