Av. Peter A. Pastore
Peter is a partner in our Business Law department, concentrating on corporate bankruptcy cases, commercial law and banking law. With over 40 years of experience representing banks and secured lenders, Peter regularly appears in bankruptcy court for the Northern District of New York.
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About Peter A. Pastore at a glance
Peter A. Pastore is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Latham, New York, practicing at O'Connell & Aronowitz. Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter is a partner in our Business Law department, concentrating on corporate bankruptcy cases, commercial law and banking law
- With over 40 years of experience representing banks and secured lenders, Peter regularly appears in bankruptcy court for the Northern District of New York
- In addition to his creditors’ rights practice, he has represented several Chapter 11 debtors and has successfully confirmed a number of Chapter 11 reorganization cases
- Peter’s clients include banks, leasing companies, local businesses and individual entrepreneurs
- Peter is admitted in all four Federal District Courts in New York State as well as the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- He has extensive litigation experience in New York State
- Peter has regularly been named to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers list, a distinction earned by less that 5% of attorneys in the state
- He is a graduate of Stanford University, Phi Beta Kappa and Albany Law School
Practice Areas Explained
Peter A. Pastore's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter A. Pastore handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter A. Pastore is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter A. Pastore is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter A. Pastore is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
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 Latham 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 andnue, 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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