Adrienne Woods

With more than 16 years of experience in bankruptcy law, I can assist you in all of your business and individual bankruptcy needs.  Call me for a free consultation to see if filing for bankruptcy will give you the fresh start you need to meet your personal or business goals.

Features

• Bankruptcy Appeals
• Bankruptcy Fraud Defense
• Creditor Harassment Protection
• Debt Settlement and Negotiation
• Foreclosure Defense

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2005
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2023 - Lawyer Rating 10, Justia
  2022 - Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
  2021 - Client's Choice, Avvo
  2021 - Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
  2020 - 15th Anniversary - Distinguished Service, Martindale-Hubbell®
  2018 - In Recognition and Appreciation - Manhattan CLARO Founders, Civil Legal Advice and Resource Offices (CLARO)
  2015 - 10th Anniversary - Distinguished Service, Martindale-Hubbell®
  2011 - Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
  2011 - In Recognition and Appreciation - Manhattan CLARO Project, New York County Lawyers' Association & Fordham Law School
• Work Experience
  2013 - Present Partner, The Law Offices of Adrienne Woods, P.C.
  2011 - 2013 Bankruptcy Legal Analyst, Bloomberg Law
  2010 - 2011 Associate, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP
  2005 - 2010 Associate, Arent Fox, LLP
  2004 - 2005 Law Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
• Sample of Legal Cases
  In re Sears Holding Corporation (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Adversary No. 20-07015 -
  
  In re GNC Holdings, Inc., Case No. 20-11662 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) -
  
  In re Centric Brands Inc., et al., Case No. 20-22637 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) -
  
  In re JLF 114 Liberty, LLC, Case No. 18-10608 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) -
  
  In re Park Overlook LLC, Case No. 16-11354 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) and In re Dawn Hotel LLC, Case No. 16-11355 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) -
  
• Associations
  2022 - Present
  New York City Bar Association Social Events & Networking Committee - Committee Member
  2022 - Present
  TRTCLE - Faculty
  2021 - Present
  New York State Bar Association - Member
  2021 - Present
  New York City Bar Association - Member
  2021 - Present
  American Bankruptcy Institute
  2021 - Present
  Accountants Resource Group - Member
  2021 - Present
  USA 500 Clubs - Member
  2012 - 2014
  American Bankruptcy Institute - Education Director, Young and New Members Committee
  2011 - 2012
  American Bankruptcy Institute - Member Relations Director, Young and New Members Committee
  2010 - 2013
  Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office - CLARO - Member
  2006 - 2011
  Turnaround Underground - Founder
  2005 - 2011
  Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) - Volunteer Attorney
  2003 - 2004
  COMMISSION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS - Intern
• Education
  2004 - Fordham Law School - JD - Juris Doctor
  1996 - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Speaking Engagements
  2022 - Subchapter V of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - Small Business Bankruptcy: Are your clients candidates?
  2021 - Important Considerations for Individuals and Small Businesses in Financial Distress - TAX TALK: Host Scott M. Cheslowitz, C.P.A. with Adrienne Woods, Esq.
  2021 - Small Business Bankruptcy Strategy Session with Attorney Adrienne Woods - Noura's Books Facebook Live
  2021 - Adrienne Woods, Esq. Is Interviewed by Michael Fried, Esq., Partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP. - Five Minutes With Fried - Episode 38 - Adrienne Woods, Esq.
• Publications
  2022 - Woods Law Blog
  I Wish I Hadn’t….Things you should and should not do if a bankruptcy filing may be on the horizon
  2022 - Woods Law Blog
  Mental Health and Bankruptcy
  2022 - LinkedIn
  Will the $7.5 Million Subchapter V Debt Ceiling Become Permanent?
  2022 - LinkedIn
  Interest Rates Are On the Rise
  2022 - lawyers.com
  Can You Benefit From Small Business Bankruptcy Under Subchapter V?
  2022 - Woods Law Blog
  I’m Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – What Can I Keep?
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  The Eviction Moratorium May be Ending -- Are You Ready?
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  Are you Eligible for Student Loan Relief?
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  New York State is Now Offering Rental Assistance - But Will You Qualify?
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  Small Landlords Should Consider Bankruptcy Early To Mitigate Risks
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  You May Be Able to Eliminate Tax Debt in Bankruptcy
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  Common Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Misconceptions Dispelled - It’s Not as Bad as You Fear!
  2021 - LinkedIn
  Spring Cleaning - Is Now the Time to Get Rid of Your Debts for a Fresh Start?
  2021 - LinkedIn
  The End of Pandemic Stimulus Packages Will Necessitate Businesses and Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy Relief
  2021 - LinkedIn
  Small Business Pandemic Recovery
  2021 - Woods Law Blog
  The Faces of Bankruptcy
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

Location