About Jonathan J. Somerstein, Esq, PC. — Bankruptcy Woodhaven New York
Jonathan J. Somerstein, Esq, PC. handles bankruptcy Woodhaven residents and Queens County families turn to when medical debt, credit-card balances, or job loss become unmanageable. The firm files cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, which covers Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk. Because the Eastern District saw more than 1,000 business bankruptcy filings in 2024 alongside thousands of consumer cases, the docket runs steadily.
Eastern District 341 meetings are typically held at the Brooklyn courthouse, while Long Island matters move through Central Islip. For nearby comparisons, the Woodhaven attorney directory lists additional firms. However, many Queens clients prefer a solo bankruptcy attorney because the same lawyer handles the means test, the schedules, and every appearance from intake through discharge.
What Clients Say
Reviewers of Queens bankruptcy firms commonly mention three things: clear pre-filing budget worksheets, patient explanation of the means test, and steady presence at the 341 meeting. Therefore, expect the first conversation to focus on listing every debt, asset, and income source before any chapter is recommended.
Bankruptcy Woodhaven — Practice Areas & Services
- Chapter 7 liquidation cases for Queens consumers and small businesses
- Chapter 13 wage-earner repayment plans for homeowners facing foreclosure
- Means-test calculation and exemption planning under New York’s elective state exemptions
- Creditor harassment defense, wage garnishment release, and stop-collection actions
- 341 meeting representation at the Eastern District’s Brooklyn courthouse
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Chapter 7 case take in the Eastern District?
Most Chapter 7 cases close in 3–4 months from filing to discharge. The 341 meeting of creditors typically occurs 30–45 days after filing. Chapter 13 plans run three to five years depending on the debtor’s income relative to the New York median.
How much does a Woodhaven bankruptcy attorney cost?
Chapter 7 attorney fees in Queens typically run $1,500–$2,500 plus the $338 court filing fee. Chapter 13 fees are higher but are usually paid through the plan rather than upfront. Always ask for a written fee agreement before signing.
Where will my Queens County bankruptcy be heard?
Queens cases are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, with most hearings at the Conrad B. Duberstein Courthouse, 271-C Cadman Plaza East in Brooklyn. The 341 meeting of creditors is held at the same complex. Some hearings move to the Central Islip courthouse for Long Island matters.
Quick Facts: Bankruptcy in Woodhaven, New York
- Eastern District Business Filings: 1,046 business bankruptcy filings in 2024, ranking among the top five U.S. districts — U.S. Courts — Judicial Business 2024
- National Increase: Total U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 14.2% from 2023 to 2024 — Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Court Address: Conrad B. Duberstein U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, 271-C Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn — USBC Eastern District of New York


