Atty. Sheldon Barasch
Sheldon Barasch is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy. Sheldon received a B.B.A. degree from Baruch College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Bankruptcy Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About Sheldon Barasch at a Glance
Sheldon Barasch is a Mun. Employees Legal Servs. based in New York, New York. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York (1975). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1974) and Baruch College of the City University of New York B.B.A. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sheldon Barasch
- Sheldon Barasch is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy
- Sheldon received a B.B.A. degree from Baruch College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Sheldon practices in New York, NY
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Sheldon Barasch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon Barasch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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 Sheldon Barasch
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 Sheldon Barasch's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sheldon Barasch brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Sheldon Barasch's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Sheldon Barasch 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 Sheldon Barasch Handles in New York
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