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Peter Grubea has been handling consumer and business bankruptcy cases for 27 years. Peter’s first position after graduating law school was with the Law Firm of Aaron, Dautch, Sternberg & Lawson. This position allowed Peter to work closely with a highly respected Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee and to gain valuable experience in virtually all aspects of New York debtor creditor law. While most consumer bankruptcy attorneys learn the law only from the debtor’s side, Peter had the opportunity to learn the law from both the debtor and creditor perspectives.
In 1997, Peter opened his first office . He quickly gained a reputation as an aggressive advocate for debtor’s rights. During the years that followed, Peter expanded his practice throughout the Buffalo and Rochester areas. He has appeared hundreds of times before the local bankruptcy judges and has been involved in some of the most important local Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases that have clarified the law on such issues as exemption planning, fraudulent conveyances, earnings and bank account exemptions, and Chapter 13 good faith issues. Peter has also been involved in many of the cases that have interpreted the major bankruptcy law changes of 2005 and set local precedent on some of the most important issues, including the all-important mean testing.
Over the years, Peter has been a regular speaker at continuing legal education courses in Western New York. He has spoken alongside the best debtor creditor law attorneys in the area and has even had the honor of sitting on lecture panels with local bankruptcy judges.
Peter believes strongly in giving back to the community by handling bankruptcy cases (and sometimes appeals) for clients who cannot afford to pay for legal services. He has handled many pro bono bankruptcy cases for the Volunteer Lawyers Project, and his firm has received the Erie County Bar Association small-firm award for its pro bono service.
Peter Grubea was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended college at McGill University in Montreal, and obtained his degree from Queens College in New York City. He obtained his law degree from the University at Buffalo in 1993.
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Posted by David | February 10, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly recommend this bankruptcy lawyer ...
My case was not an easy one, having survived a bout with cancer and several business setbacks, as well as a prior bankruptcy under the old bankruptcy law, a lawsuit, and potential adversary proceedings (where creditors sue the debtor in bankruptcy court to have the debt deemed non-dischargeable). ...
Thank you for the positive comment. . Although we receive many emails thanking us, it is rare to have a client publicly express gratitude. This is because most people do not really want to advertise the fact that they have filed bankruptcy.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Very Disappointed
I've been researching different attorneys and I was very excited to have a consultation with Mr. Grubea. I completed the short questionnaire that stated "Complete the form below and I will provide you with a FREE bankruptcy evaluation within one day" When I did not hear back via phone or e-mail. I we...
One more comment: negative reviews are always discouraging (and unfortunately unavoidable) but should never be viewed as a typical experience. Keep in mind that our office has consulted with nearly 75,000 prospective clients over the past 10 years, and the fact that there are only a handful of negative reviews around the web from this large group of people is a much "louder" message than the negative reviews themselves.
Posted by Tycin | July 09, 2013
Horrible office
I had a 10 am phone appointment (after the office changed the appointment from 1030 to 10). Waiting until 1020 after no call, I decide to give the office a call. The person on the phone advised me that they didn't want any appointments on a Monday and to reschedule. This would have been fine, If I wa...
I wish to express my apologies to this individual for any inconvenience he experienced. My livelihood depends on satisfied clients, and while some appointments can indeed get delayed by 10 or 15 minutes if I am in court or talking to another client, I would never in a million years intentionally miss a client consultation. The individual who wrote this review is correct that this would be a bad business practice, and I can assure all who read this that it is NOT my practice!
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very smart and calming
I was so upset about having to file bankruptcy, but Mr. Grubea was very reassuring. I'm still not happy that I have to file but I know it is the best decision and I trust Mr, Grubea completely.
"I endorse this lawyer; he is a highly intelligent and hardworking individual who will provide you with all the guidance you need to navigate your situation."
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2008
Small Firm Pro Bono Award, Erie County Bar Association
1997 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Peter Grubea
1993 - 1997
Attorney General, Aaron Dautch, Sternberg & Lawson
Client prevailed
on appeal
client prevailed
Debtor prevailed
Client prevailed
debtor prevailed
client prevailed
partial victory
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Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Local bankruptcy court decisions
2007
Introduction to Bankruptcy Law
2003
Enforcement of Money Judgments
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