Practice areas
We vacate judgments We defend lawsuits We fight foreclosure We sue debt collectors
39 years
Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates
39 years
28 years
NYS Council on Divorce & Family Mediation
28 years
23 years
Former NYS Assitant Attorney General for Medicaid Fraud adn Nursing Home Abuse
27 years
Languages spoken
American Sign Language
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1983 | 02/24/2022 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Deputy General Counsel | NYS OCFS | 2003 - 2008 |
Assistant Counsel | NYS HESC | 1999 - 2003 |
Assistant Attorney General | New York State Attorney General's Office | 1995 - 1999 |
Partner | Westerman & Pietrafesa | 1986 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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WNYT News Channel 13 | Tony speaks on the Target Data Breach | 2014 |
Schenectady Gazette | Tony fighting Tax Lien Foreclosures | 2013 |
NYS Slip Opinions | Tony beats back a repo, wins damages for consumer | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Syracuse University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Colgate University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Collection Law from Start to Finish | Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 2017 |
Advanced Collection Law | How the CFPB Affects Collection Law | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Five Star Bank vs Ciccarelli | Client wins $10,000, avoids $10,000 |
Sunmark FCU vs Wilkinson | Settled |
Hess vs Cohen & Slamowitz | settled |
Ellis vs Cohen & Slamowitz LLP | Settled |
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H VanHee, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the privilege of watching Tony in action. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. He prides himself on sticking up for the "little guy" when the well-funded banks and credit companies come calling. I wholeheartedly recommend Tony if you have a bankruptcy or debt issue. Simply stated, you won't find a better advocate for these matters than Tony.
Brent Hardy, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Anthony without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator.
H VanHee, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the privilege of watching Tony in action. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. He prides himself on sticking up for the "little guy" when the well-funded banks and credit companies come calling. I wholeheartedly recommend Tony if you have a bankruptcy or debt issue. Simply stated, you won't find a better advocate for these matters than Tony.
Brent Hardy, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Anthony without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator.
Robert Nahoum, Debt collection Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Anthony is a highly knowledgeable and skilled advocate. I know his work and know him to be the go to consumer attorney in up-state New York. For these reasons, I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Anthony. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Peter Lane, Debt settlement Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Mr. Pietrafesa. He is a skilled advocate who provides quality representation for consumers.
Nathan McKinney, Credit repair Attorney on Jun 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer answers with well thought through competence. Great lawyer to have on you're side
Sean Cleary, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Richard Elie, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pietrafesa is quick on his feet, knows the debtor/creditor law, and will diligently work on achieving the best results possible.
John O'Brien, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Allison Hamilton, Unknown Attorney on Apr 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Anthony Pietrafesa is a highly regarded attorney. I give him my highest recommendation.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Daniel Tam, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community
Eugene Castagliuolo, Litigation Attorney on Dec 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If you want one of the best consumer attorneys around today, then you should hire Anthony Pietrafesa.
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