Theodore Lyons Araujo
also known as Ted
About Theodore
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2018
The Hammes-Shulman Award, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2013
Chair, New York State. Northern & Western Districts, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2011
Nominated and Listed in Who's Who for the Business Registry, Business Registry of Who's Who
2008
Best of Syracuse Credit & Debt Counselling Service, U.S. Local Business Association
1995
Navy Achievement Medal Consumer Law, United States Marine Corps
1994
Navy Achievement Medal Consumer Law, United States Marine Corps
1993
LAMP (Legal Assistance, Military Practice), American Bar Association
1991
Federal District Court Award for Pro Bono Service, Northern District of New York Federal Court
1985
Trial Technique Award, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Bodow Law Firm, Bankruptcy Law Center
2001 - 2005
Professor of Economics and Law, University Of Phoenix Online
1997 - 2003
Partner, Brown, Pinnisi & Michaels PC
1991 - 1997
Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps
1988 - 1991
Assistant University Counsel, Cornell University, Office Of University Counsel
1987 - 1989
Attorney, Law Office of Gregory Leonard PC
1985 - 1987
Assistant District Attorney, Erie County District Attorneys Office
1984 - 1985
Intern/Clerk, Supreme Court, New York
Associations
2004 - Present
Cornell Alumni Association of Central New YorkLife Member
2003 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysChair, New York State
1997 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Marine Corps LeagueLife Member
1997 - Present
Disabled American VeteransLife Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled with lower payment
Client was awarded settlement
Property returned to Debtor
Settlement Awarded to client
Established $50,000.00 homestead exemption in NY
settlement awarded to client
Settlement awarded to client
Settlement awarded to client
Order awarding Motion
Order Awarded
Creditor Paid Attorney Fee's
Education
1985
Juris Doctor of Laws
1985
Master of Arts
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Law
2010
Publications
1999
Languages
English
Activity
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