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Bernard D’Orazio

Debt Collection Litigation Lawyers in New York, NY

Bernard D’Orazio is a New Yorker with expertise in judgment enforcement, serving on The CME Group’s Business Conduct Committee and lecturing at the New York City Bar Association. He also writes legal articles for various publications.
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About this Lawyer/Firm

Bernard D’Orazio is a lifelong New Yorker, having lived in New York City for 40 years. He spent eight years as an appointed member of Manhattan Community Board No. 1, engaging in city planning and addressing various issues in lower Manhattan. For many years, he was part of the Board of Managers for his 261-unit condominium in the Tribeca neighborhood, even serving as its President. Mr. D’Orazio is currently a Public Member of the Business Conduct Committee (previously the Adjudication Committee) at The CME Group, which operates the NYMEX/COMEX Commodities exchanges in New York City. His interests encompass history, music, sports, film, travel, the beautiful Upstate New York region, and family. He contributes to The Tribeca Tribune, a community newspaper, writing about New York City history.

Mr. D’Orazio frequently lectures on judgment enforcement at the New York City Bar Association and has authored articles on debt collection that have been published in the New York Law Journal, the city’s daily legal publication. Recently, he was appointed Editor of West Publishing’s online guide for attorneys, Practical Law, focusing on New York Judgment Enforcement.

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Main Office: 238 W 139th St, New York, NY 10030

Practice Areas:

Languages Spoken: English

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Debt Collection Litigation

Debt collection litigation involves the legal processes and strategies employed by creditors and debt collectors to recover outstanding debts owed by individuals or businesses. This practice area encompasses a range of activities, including filing lawsuits to collect debts, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court. Attorneys specializing in debt collection litigation must navigate various laws and regulations, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which governs how debt collectors can operate and protect consumers from abusive practices. They also address defenses raised by debtors, such as disputes over the validity of the debt or claims of unfair treatment. Overall, debt collection litigation aims to provide a legal framework for creditors to recover debts while ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws.

Bernard D’Orazio

Principal Attorney

Bernard D’Orazio is a New Yorker with expertise in judgment enforcement, serving on The CME Group's Business Conduct Committee and lecturing at the New York City Bar Association. He also writes legal articles for various publications.

Education:

St. John’s University School of Law, Jamaica, New York – J.D. – 1985

New York University – B.A. – 1982

Bar Admission:

Language: English

Contact Bernard D’Orazio

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Contact Info

Office Address: 238 W 139th St, New York, NY 10030

Phone Number: (212) 608-5300

Email Address: bdorazio@dorazio-law.com

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