Atty. Gregory Messer
Attorney Gregory Messer has been practicing law in New York for 32 years. An extremely credentialed lawyer, Mr.
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Gregory Messer is a Member based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at The Law Office of Gregory Messer. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, trusts, chapter 13, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York (1978). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1977) and Drew University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Gregory Messer has been practicing law in New York for 32 years
- An extremely credentialed lawyer, Mr. Messer has the legal acumen needed to handle even the most complex bankruptcy matters for consumers and companies
- He frequently receives referrals from other attorneys and past clients who speak highly of his professional abilities
- Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification since 1995, Mr. Messer has been a panel trustee for the Chapter 7 Trustee Panel for the Eastern and Southern districts of New York for 30 years
- Noteworthy Awards Admitted for 32 years with a focus primarily in the area of bankruptcy for the past 30 years
- A member of the panel of Trustees for the Southern and Eastern District and have been so since 1980
- Listed in Super Lawyers, Bar Register of Pre-eminent Lawyers and rated AV Peer review rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Sought after and accomplished lecturer in bankruptcy law
- Lectured before the Brooklyn Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Bar Association of the City of New York, New York County Lawyers Association and the Practising Law Institute as well as other professional and trade groups
- Board certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification since 1995
- In addition to his certification and panel appointment, Mr. Messer is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, and is listed in Super Lawyers and the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™
- He will be appearing in the inaugural publication of the Super Lawyers Business Edition
- Most recently, Mr. Messer received the Frieda S. Nisnewitz Award for Service to the Brooklyn community in 2003
- He also received the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Pro Bono Award in 1999
- Professional Memberships Mr. Messer has been a panel member for the Chapter 7 Trustee Panel for the Eastern and Southern districts of New York since 1980
- He is a fellow in the American Bar Foundation, and he is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association
- He is also part of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification and the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
- Lectures An authority on bankruptcy law, Mr. Messer is a frequent lecturer for the New York State Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, The Bar Association of the City of New York, the New York County Lawyers Association and the Brooklyn Bar Association
- Community involvement Mr. Messer is treasurer of the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, an organization dedicated to helping low-income Brooklyn residents who have legal needs
- He is also a volunteer youth athletic coach
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Gregory Messer is one of 8,008 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in New York →
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brooklyn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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