Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorneys in Brooklyn
Debt doesn’t have to mean the end.
The stakes are high. A misstep can cost you time, money, or your ability to reorganize at all.
Our firm works with you to build a reorganization plan that withstands review, one that gives your business or financial situation a strong chance to recover. We bring real focus to each case, and we treat your goals as our own.
How Our Brooklyn Chapter 11 Attorneys Approach Your Case
At Wenarsky and Goldstein, we start by taking a close look at your full financial picture. We review your debts, assets, income, and contracts to find a suitable path forward. Every case is different.
We build a plan that fits your needs.
Chapter 11 gives businesses and individuals a chance to restructure debt rather than give up assets. We help you decide if this is the right tool for your situation. We also help you think through other options, like Chapter 13 bankruptcy, if that may be a better fit.
Once we know your goals, we get to work. We help you identify which debts to restructure and how to handle creditor claims. We work to build a repayment plan that keeps your business running or protects what matters most to you as an individual.
Creditor negotiations are a big part of Chapter 11 cases. We communicate with creditors on your behalf and work to reach terms you can manage. You do not have to face those conversations alone.
If you also face foreclosure, we look at how Chapter 11 may help protect your property while you reorganize. Our goal is to help you find real, workable solutions. Stability is possible.
Local Experience
We serve clients across all five New York City boroughs. Brooklyn businesses are not an outlier — they are a core part of our New York client base. We know the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, where most Brooklyn Chapter 11 cases are filed.
That local court knowledge helps us move your case forward with fewer delays.
Attorneys Scott J. Goldstein and Jenee K. Ciccarelli
Our two attorneys — Scott J. Goldstein and Jenee K. Ciccarelli — bring decades of combined legal experience to every case. You work directly with them. No hand-offs to junior staff. No delays from a rotating team. Just focused, personal attention from attorneys who know your file inside and out.
Client-First Service With Real Accountability
We keep our caseload manageable on purpose. That means you get fast responses, clear updates, and an attorney who actually knows your name. Clients come to us because they need real help, not a number in a queue. Moreover, we treat every case with the same care we would give our own family.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I file Chapter 11 in Brooklyn if my business is registered in New Jersey?
Yes, you may be able to file in Brooklyn’s federal court if your business has a principal place of operations there. Venue rules under federal law allow filing where your business conducts most of its activity, even if it’s registered elsewhere.
2. How long does a Chapter 11 case typically take in the Eastern District of New York?
A straightforward small business Chapter 11 case in the Eastern District of New York can take 12 to 18 months from filing to plan confirmation. More complex cases with multiple creditors or contested claims often run longer, sometimes two to three years.
3. What happens to my employees if I file Chapter 11 in Brooklyn?
Chapter 11 is designed to keep your business running, so employees typically remain on payroll during the reorganization. Certain unpaid wage claims may also receive priority treatment under the Bankruptcy Code, meaning workers are paid before many other creditors.
4. Can a sole proprietor in Brooklyn file Chapter 11 instead of Chapter 7?
Yes, sole proprietors are eligible to file Chapter 11, and it may help you keep personal assets tied to your business while restructuring what you owe. This can be a strong option when you want to stay operational and have a steady income to support a repayment plan.
Call the Law Office of Wenarsky & Goldstein
At the Law Offices of Wenarsky & Goldstein, LLC, our New York and New Jersey attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable in bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, guardianship, special needs planning, and real estate law. To learn more about how we can assist you with your legal needs, call us today at 973-453-2838.
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