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also known as Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher
Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher, Esq. is a New York State-licensed attorney and owner of Fairbanks Fletcher Law PLLC. Her firm focuses on issues related to Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings, tax debt relief, consumer credit representation, and foreclosure defense. She is a tax attorney, having received her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School while working as a bankruptcy petition examiner for the Department of Justice. Before earning her Juris Doctorate, Elizabeth graduated summa cum laude from Marist College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting. She is currently the Treasurer of the Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association and holds a position on the Rules Committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York. Elizabeth is admitted to practice in New York State, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the United States Tax Court.
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178 Elm St., Suite 4, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
401 New Karner Road, Suite 301, Albany, NY, 12205
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Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I want to express my deep gratitude for the outstanding support I received during a very difficult time. She helped me in an emergency situation when I truly needed it the most. Her professionalism, quick response, and genuine care made a big difference in my case. I highly recommend her to anyone in...
Posted by Douglas | May 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had to file bankruptcy and i cant tell you how stressful it was. I lucked out or had an angel on my shoulder when I found what i consider the best attorney around. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, caring and understanding of my situation from start to end. She always returned my calls and explaine...
Posted by Anna | May 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
After a disappointing false start with another attorney, I found Elizabeth Fairbanks Fletcher for my Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. My experience was exceptional from beginning to end. My situation was particularly complex, but Elizabeth impressed me immediately during our free initial consultation. S...
Posted by Maureen | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Elizabeth Fletcher law firm is the best lawyer me and my husband has ever met and made a good decision when we picked her to be our lawyer very knowledgeable helpful and most of all very compassionate with her clients I would recommend her law firm to anyone who needs an excellent and very professio...
Posted by Stephanie | January 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Elizabeth, is one of the best Attorney in her field. I explained everything to her and she repeated it back to me and told me everything I needed to do for her and everything would be okay. Following all of her Instructions I prepare all of the documents and begin completely honest about everythin...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fairbanks-Fletcher is a brilliant and effective advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Lisa and can attest to the fact that she is a very knowledgeable, competent attorney. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a bankruptcy or debt relief attorney."
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Entertainment lawyer
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Justin Mahoney Memorial Prize, Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
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Medal of Excellence, American Bankruptcy Institute
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Attorney General's Honors Program, United States Department of Justice
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Superior Scholarship in Accounting, NYS Society of CPAs
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Outstanding Student Fellowship, State Farm Insurance
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General Excellence Award (Valedictorian, transfer), Marist College
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Guistwhite Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa
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All-New York State, First Academic Team, Phi Theta Kappa
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Outstanding Achievement in Social Sciences - Economics, Dutchess Community College
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DUE Award for Academic Excellence, Dutchess United Educators
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Rochel Stein Scholarship, Dutchess Community College
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Alumni Association Scholarship, Dutchess Community College
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Joseph Y. Resnick Transfer Scholarship, Dutchess Community College
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Academic Award - top of class, Dutchess Community College
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George N. Freedman Scholarship, Dutchess Community College
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All-USA Academic Team, Phi Theta Kappa
2005 - Present
Attorney, Fairbanks Fletcher Law, PLLC
2008 - 2011
Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender - Saratoga County
2008 - 2010
Assigned Counsel, Office Of The Public Defender - Washington County
2005 - 2017
CFO/Legal Counsel, Society for New Communications Research
2002 - 2004
Law Clerk, Us Dept Of Justice
2022 - Present
Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar AssociationTreasurer
2021 - Present
Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar AssociationBoard Member
2021 - Present
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AsExecutive Committee
2020 - Present
Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2018 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Society for New Communications ResearchBoard of Directors, CFO/Legal Counsel, Founding Fellow
2005 - Present
International Nanocasting AllianceAdvisory Board Member
2005 - Present
US District Court, Northern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2021 - 2022
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AsPast Co-chair
2021 - 2022
Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar AsCo-chair
Parties settled on day of trial - primary physical custody to my client with parenting time to mom.
My client, landowner "A," prevails. There is no easement to be removed. Motion to reargue denied. Appeal withdrawn.
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JD - Juris Doctor with Tax Concentration
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AS, Top Honors (#1 in class rank)
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BS - Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
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Rules Committee Annual Meeting
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"Blogging, the First Amendment and the Law: An Uneasy Cohabitation"
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“Critical Impartiality: The Importance of Net Neutrality to Internet Freedom”
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