James Adam Sarna

James Adam Sarna

also known as 1-845-348-9822

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Upper Nyack, NY
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Business, Corporate & Incorporation ... +2 more

328 North Broadway, 2nd Floor, Upper Nyack, NY

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Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 25%

35 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1990

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Adam Sarna

328 North Broadway, 2nd Floor, Upper Nyack, NY, 10960-1521

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James Adam Sarna's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Stella | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

President

A year ago my husband passed away and left me with a nightmare of multi million dollars worth of debt. Thank God for James. He was able to unravel every detail of a disaster, working with banks and their attorneys, real estate attorneys, auctions, etc., keeping me informed every step of the way. Jam...es kept me sane throughout. I couldn’t have gone through this last year without his services. He’s the best! I’m sorry I could only rate James with 5 stars, he deserves a 10 at the very least.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Outstanding Legal Representation for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

James did an outstanding job with my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy process can cause a lot of anxiety, but James was able to inform and guide me through the whole process, step-by-step. He always provided me with clear descriptions of the process and all my options throughout. His high... level of service and his understanding of the bankruptcy process helped to alleviate my concerns as I knew my case was in good hands. I highly recommend James if you're in need of similar services.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2015 | Business

Small business legal issue

Mr. Sarna provided excellant legal guidance and representation in a recent complex small business matter in which I was involved. He was extremely thorough and a tough-minded negotiator on my behalf. He was always available to discuss my concerns, large or small. I will certainly use his services i...n the future for any legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2015 | Real Estate

An Excellent and Compassionate Attorney

James Sarna helped me with a real estate matter-- selling and buying houses. His manner was respectful and he was responsive, thorough, and knowledgable in the course of advising and effecting both closings. His demeanor was calm, yet persistent, leaving no stone unturned and attentive to every detai...l. Mr. Sarna also helped my aunt with a bankruptcy situation and what struck my aunt and me immediately was the compassion with which he handled the entire process, which could have been very traumatic for my aunt. There was a happy ending and my aunt can go into her retirement without trauma. I would definitely call upon Mr. Sarna again for any legal matter or advice.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - 2015

Acting Village Justice, Village of Upper Nyack

2014 - 2015

Counsel to Receiver, NYS Office of Court Administration

2002 - 2002

Senior Associate, Otterbourg, Steindler, Houston & Rosen, P.C.

1996 - 2018

Principal Attorney, Sarna & Associates, PC

1992 - 1996

Associate Attorney, Togut, Segal & Segal

1989 - 1992

Associate, Tenzer, Greenblatt, Fallon & Kaplan

Associations

2018 - Present

ArtsRock

Board Member

2015 - Present

Clarkstown Soccer Club

Coach

2013 - Present

Rockland County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2016

Children's Shakespeare Theatre

Board Member, Officer

Education

1990

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Rockland County Bar Association

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Languages

English

Activity

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