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Acquired: 1983
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313 E Willow St, Suite 202, Syracuse, NY, 13203
1971 Western Avenue, #181, Albany, NY, 12203
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Posted by Tsitsi | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Tony was super responsive, patient, knowledgeable, and kind. He managed to get an amazing settlement against BHG. His fee was well within reason for his services. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Alina | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I hired Anthony Pietrafesa for a very difficult case; he not only did his job but also went above and beyond, with customized solutions and had patience answering all my questions. Anyone needing help with creditors should hire him, you will not be disappointed.
Posted by Aaron J Haynes | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
My wife recieved an income execution back in February of this year. We hired Mr Pietrafesa to handle this matter and paid him $750 as a retainer for his services. He stated he reach out to the court in question and get back to us. At first he would respond and state that it was taking longer than ...
Posted by Jared K. | May 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I called him in 2019 to get assistance with a car repossession on my credit report. He not only went above and beyond to help me stop these vultures that violated my rights. But made sure that they would pay! I have used him 3 times since then to turn my credit score around on people who have viol...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We hired him because we were literally getting screwed over by a debt company said he could help we met him at a Denny's took some of our paperwork we never got back and now we just want our 500 back that he took and never gave back wrote one letter and that was it can't get ahold of him he won't a...
"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."
"I endorse Anthony without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and has the skills of a superb litigator."
"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."
"I endorse Anthony. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"I endorse Mr. Pietrafesa. He is a skilled advocate who provides quality representation for consumers."
"I endorse this lawyer answers with well thought through competence. Great lawyer to have on you're side"
"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."
"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"
"If you want one of the best consumer attorneys around today, then you should hire Anthony Pietrafesa."
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2003 - 2008
Deputy General Counsel, NYS OCFS
1999 - 2003
Assistant Counsel, NYS HESC
1995 - 1999
Assistant Attorney General, New York State Attorney General's Office
1986 - 1999
Partner, Westerman & Pietrafesa
2006 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
Client wins $10,000, avoids $10,000
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1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Is a 97yr old women who is paying full shot in an asst lvg facility who co-signed for now ex-daughter in laws car still liable ?
10 Nov 2025
Is there a statute of limitations in collecting a debt in NY?
27 Sep 2025
I would like to confirm if this is a legitimate debt collection and not a scam ?
23 Sep 2025