Atty. Michael Jay Crames
Michael Jay Crames is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy. Michael received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1956, and has been licensed for 65 years.
Bankruptcy & Debt & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 65+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Crames at a Glance
Michael Jay Crames is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York (1961). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1961) and Amherst College (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Crames
- Michael Jay Crames is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1956, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Michael practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Jay Crames's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Crames handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in New York
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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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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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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Jay Crames
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jay Crames's practice in the field of chapter 7, chapter 13, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Crames brings 65+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering chapter 7, chapter 13, and bankruptcy, Michael Jay Crames can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Jay Crames attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Jay Crames Handles in New York
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