About Peter
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 85%
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.
29 years, 2,500 cases
- Criminal defense: 15%
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.
34 years, 3,500 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| NY | Delinquent | 1981 | 06/26/2017 |
| Legal answers | 4 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected as "Super Lawyer" | Super Lawyers | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York State Defenders Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broome County Bar Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central NY Bankruptcy Bar Association | Board Member | 2000 - 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Syracuse University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
| Ithaca College | N/A | 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 |
Attorney endorsements
(7)
John Vos, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
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, Social security Attorney
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.
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30 Riverside Drive
Binghamton, NY, 13905