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Elizabeth Lisa Fairbanks-Fletcher
also known as Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher
About Elizabeth
Biography
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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Payment Methods
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Fairbanks Fletcher Law PLLC
178 Elm St., Suite 4, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Fairbanks Fletcher Law PLLC
401 New Karner Road, Suite 301, Albany, NY, 12205
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Recommendation (13)
Case Results (10)
Advocacy (9)
Compassion (8)
Character & Conduct (7)
General Knowledge (7)
Communication Style (6)
Trustworthiness (4)
Responsiveness (3)
Free Consultations (1)
Payment Plans (1)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2025
Best lawyer all time in USA.
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 Maureen | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent in her field
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 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney
GRATEFULL
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...
Posted by Michael | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional lawyer, great listener, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable
“I had the privilege of working with Elizabeth on a complex financial matter, and her expertise was truly exceptional. Not only did she demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the necessary legal processes, but she also provided invaluable guidance throughout every step. What sets her apart is her abili...
Posted by Ron | April 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax
The Best
I owed a lot of money to the IRS. I went to a CPA that someone recommended and after giving him a bunch of money, he said I still needed to pay the IRS. It was like he had done nothing at all! Then I went to Fairbanks Fletcher Law. Elizabeth asked me a bunch of questions that the other CPA never did,...
Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher
Replied last August 15, 2022Thank you! I'm glad I was able to help get your tax issue resolved!
Elizabeth Lisa Fairbanks-Fletcher's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Jeffrey Peltz
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Jay Fleischman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Denise Howell
Entertainment lawyer
Experience
Honors
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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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
E.R. v. D.R.
Parties settled on day of trial - primary physical custody to my client with parenting time to mom.
E.S. and R.S. v. S.D. et al
My client, landowner "A," prevails. There is no easement to be removed. Motion to reargue denied. Appeal withdrawn.
Education
2004
Albany Law School of Union University
JD - Juris Doctor with Tax Concentration
2001
Dutchess Community College
AS, Top Honors (#1 in class rank)
1999
Marist College
BS - Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2021
US Bankruptcy Bar Rules Committee
Rules Committee Annual Meeting
2021
Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
Monthly Meeting Board Member-Annual Event
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Research Symposium and Awards Gala
"Podcasting and the Law 101"
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Podcast
"Blawgzine" - Legal discussion
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New Communications Forum
"Blogging, the First Amendment and the Law: An Uneasy Cohabitation"
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New Communications Forum
“Critical Impartiality: The Importance of Net Neutrality to Internet Freedom”
Publications
2012
The Examiner
"Eligibility to File Bankruptcy vs. Ability to Obtain Discharge"
2012
examiner.com
"Facebook login demands can place employers at legal risk to non-hired applicants"
2012
Westlaw: Small Law Firms Blog
"Debt settlement vs. Bankruptcy: When forgiven debt is taxable income"
2012
SNCR Blog
"Facebook login demands can place employers at legal risk to non-hired applicants"
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The Accounting World
“MNCs Seek to Abandon IAS for US GAAP”
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The Examiner
"Tax debt relief through bankruptcy discharge"
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The Examiner
Students loans *may* be discharged in Chapter 13
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The Examiner
"Five Myths of Bankruptcy"
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Rhythm & News Magazine
“Long Live the King: An Interview with B.B. King”
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Hudson Valley Now Magazine
“Silence is Deadly: An Examination of the Connection Between Transient Migrant Workers and the Spread of AIDS in the Hudson Valley”
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Rhythm & News Magazine
“Jakob Dylan Forges His Own Musical Identity”
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Marist College - research team member
"An International Investigation of Depreciation Expense and Other Accruals as Predictors of Future Cash Flows"
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Discovering Arts & Culture, Grade 6 Learner’s Book
“Ladysmith Black Mambazo"
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MyRing - The Non-Profit Toolkit
“Donations For Terrorism: United States Calls for Increased Transparency and Oversight of Non-profit Organizations in the Wake of the Sept. 11th Attacks”
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New Communications Review
“Classifying New Technology - Your Opinion on Podcasts”
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New Communications Review
“Ninth Circuit: Non-commercial ‘Gripe Site’ Does Not Violate U.S. Trademark Law”
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New Communications Review
“Brand Hijacking and Identity Theft: Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing”
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New Communications Review
“For Your Consideration: Lawyer Sells Services on eBay”
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New Communications Review
“’Bloggers’ Legal Guide’ Aims To Help Bloggers Understand, Defend Their Rights”
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New Communications Review
“Woodward Released, Miller Incarcerated But Could a Watergate Be Investigated by Journalists Today?”
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New Communications Review
"PodSafe Music Network Offers Royalty-Free Content; Cruisebox Creates Podcasting Anthem"
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New Communications Review
"Lesson Learned? The Similarities Between Shona Seifert’s Court-Ordered Ethics Code and the AFA’s 'Code of Ethics'"
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New Communications Review
“Impending Cell Phone Directory Spurs E-Mail Hoax and Anxious Consumers”
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New Communications Review
“World Summit Hypes Governance Change But Ends Up Keeping Status Quo”
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Cited in "Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review"
“Corporate Blogging and the Law: Common Sense and Plain-English Policies Help Employees Avoid Being ‘Dooced.’”
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New Communications Review/Blawgzine
“Corporate Blogging and the Law: Common Sense and Plain-English Policies Help Employees Avoid Being ‘Dooced’”
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