Since 1989, The Law Office of Peter A. Orville has served a multi county area in the Southern Tier and Central New York State. Our primary concentration is in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Criminal Defense. Our professional, friendly staff believes strongly in service to our clients. We offer a free in-office consultation, which usually lasts one hour or more.
Consumer Bankruptcy Law
For 20 years, the Law Office of Peter A. Orville has helped thousands of your neighbors to eliminate their debt and get a fresh financial start, free of harassing creditor telephone calls. We have saved peoples homes, autos, bank accounts and retirement plans. We counsel clients as to what their options are, including both within the Bankruptcy Code, and non-bankruptcy alternatives. In addition to helping individuals and families with their debt problems, we also work with small businesses. Our office also handles related matters, such as debt negotiation, work-outs, work with the taxing authorities, and other alternatives to bankruptcy. Peter is a member of Bankruptcy Law Network (www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com), the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the Central New York and Capitol District Bankruptcy Bar Associations, and the Bankruptcy Committee of the Broome County Bar Association. Peter is the Upstate NY Chair of NACBA and has frequently been a continuing legal education presenter to other lawyers throughout NY State.
Peter lives in Vestal, NY with his wife, Colleen Kiley. Peter and Colleen also run an art gallery, Anam Cara Art Gallery, in Binghamton, NY.
Practice areas
I have helped thousands of people and small businesses to eliminate their debt and get a fresh financial start, saving homes, autos, bank accounts and retirement plans. I am a member of www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), and the Central New York and Capitol District Bankruptcy Bar Associations. I am the Upstate NY Chair of NACBA and have frequently been a continuing legal education presenter to other lawyers throughout NY State.
33 years, 2,500 cases
Peter is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in the area. He has represented thousands of cliens from traffic violations to murder. Peter was a director of the NY State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the NY State Defender’s Association, and a member of the Criminal Justice Committee of the NY State and Broome County Bar Associations. For over 20 years he has taught criminal justice courses at Binghamton University.
38 years, 3,500 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Delinquent | 1981 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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President's Pro Bono Award | New York State Bar Association | 2010 |
Selected as "Super Lawyer" | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Pro Bono Award | Broome County Bar Association | 2009 |
Selected as "Super Lawyer" | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Selected as "Super Lawyer" | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Member of the Month | National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2007 |
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Selected as "Super Lawyer" | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Southern Tier Homeless Coalition | Board Member | 2009 - Present |
Bankruptcy Law Network | Member | 2007 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Upstate NY Chair | 1995 - Present |
Broome County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
New York State Defenders Association | Member | N/A |
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
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Central NY Bankruptcy Bar Association | Board Member | 2000 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know | An Essential Guide to Bankruptcy in the Northern District of New York | 2009 |
Bankruptcy Law Network | Numerous Articles | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Syracuse University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
Ithaca College | BA | 1973 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Hot Topics in Real Property | Bankrupcy Issues and Real Property | 2010 |
Pro Bono Bankruptcy Representation | What is Required of a pro bono Bankruptcy Attorney | 2009 |
John Vos, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.Certainly I endorse this lawyer. I know him thru our professional organization,National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Attorney Peter Orville provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with various areas of bankruptcy law, foreclosure and debt problems. He is articulate, intelligent, and thorough. Also, his comments show his genuine compassion for his clients. A true professional. It gives me pleasure to endorse him to you.
Jeffrey Freedman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 31, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.I have known Peter for many years. He has excellent legal skills. I know when I refer clients to Peter, that they will be well taken care of.
Kurt O'Keefe, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 17, 2009
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer's work. Peter is an imaginative, hard working lawyer who is a zealous and well informed advocate for his clients.
Kevin Gipson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 12, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When looking for a bankruptcy lawyer, you want someone who is experience and knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy law, but skills alone are not enough. You also need someone who is compassionate and understands the financial issues facing today’s consumer debtor. Peter has all of these qualities. I am pleased to be able to endorse Peter Orville.
Andrew Miofsky, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 12, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Peter is a person of many talents. His consumer bankruptcy practice is renown. His is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers. His book, An Essential Guide to Bankruptcy, is a must read for anyone considering bankruptcy in the Northern District of New York. And he finds the time and passion to operate an Art Gallery with his wife in their community. Peter is well grounded and in tune with the needs of his consumer clients.
Jay Fleischman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 27, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Peter Orville is not only a smart lawyer, but is active in national and local organizations. He has been at the forefront of efforts to change consumer protection laws to help people end their debt problems and gain a fresh financial start. He and I have worked together on a number of cases and he has always shown intelligence and compassion when dealing with client issues.
Kent Anderson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 24, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Peter is a skillful, responsible, and trustworthy attorney who really cares about his clients. A client with financial problems in upstate New York could not find better representation.