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attorney Michael A. Fakhoury

Michael A. Fakhoury

  • Managing Partner
attorney Michael A. Fakhoury

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Practice Areas

  • Bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Defense

Biography

Michael A. Fakhoury attended Marrist College, SUNY Albany, Union University and Albany Law School.  He is a life-long resident of the Hudson Valley.  He practices in the areas of Bankruptcy Law, Personal Injury law and Criminal Defense Law.

Education

  • Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York
    • J.D. - 1997
    • Honors: magna cum laude
  • Union University Graduate Program, Schenectady, New York
    • M.B.A. - 1998
    • Honors: magna cum laude
  • SUNY Albany
    • Bachelors of Arts - 1990
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Major: History
    • Major: Political Science

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2006

Professional Associations

  • Dutchess County Bar Association, Member, 1999 to 2013
  • Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association, Vice President, 2011 to 2013
  • Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association, Member, 1999 to Present
  • Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association, Secretary, 2010
  • Putnam County Bar Association, 2000 to Present
  • NYS Trial Lawyers Association, 2001 to Present

Published Works

  • "The Mortgage Modification Process", November 18, 2010

Honors

  • AVVO "Excellent Attorney of the Year"
  • Who's Who In American Law School

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Representing 10 Clients Per Year Pro Bono, 1999 to 2013

Past Positions

  • Hon. Jeremiah E. Berk (Retired), Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court, Law Clerk, 1997 to 1998
  • Dutchess County Public Defender, 1995 to 1995
  • O'Connell & Aronwitiz, PC (Personal Injury Law), 1996 to 1997
  • US Federal Court – SDNY Bankruptcy Court

Languages

  • Spanish

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Personal Injury