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New York City Bankruptcy Lawyers Helping Families and Businesses With Estate Planning and Financial Matters

The legacies we build and the assets we acquire in life are what will be considered our estate. One day, when we are no longer among the living, our estates will be passed on to others. But without a proper, legally valid estate plan in place, there can be no guarantee that our assets will go to our intended beneficiaries and heirs. What’s worse, the estate could become a source of conflict among those who survive us, as our loved ones argue and litigate over what they believe should be theirs. Even before our ultimate, eventual passing, our assets and our estates are at risk. If we ever become incapacitated, legal documents need to be in place to direct those we love with how we want our care to be handled. And if we ever fall into extreme amounts of debt, there may be a need to consider filing bankruptcy, which can put our estates and the assets within them at risk.

The law firm of Ortiz & Ortiz, LLP has decades of experience providing clients with dedicated legal services in and around the five boroughs of New York City. If you are considering the creation of wills, trusts, or a power of attorney, please contact our law offices. In addition to estate planning, our NYC lawyers also represent clients going through the bankruptcy process. To learn more, please schedule a consultation with our legal team.

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How May We Help You?

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Estate Planning

Inheritance

Power Of Attorney

Probate

Revocable Living Trust

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What Legal Matters Can We Help You With?

Ortiz & Ortiz, LLP is experienced in and out of bankruptcy court, probate court, and the Surrogate’s Court of the State of New York.

The attorneys of our law firm represent New York City clients in a number of practice areas, including:

  • Business Bankruptcy: If your business has fallen deep into debt, Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy may be viable options to consider.
  • Estate Litigation and Contested Wills: If an estate goes to probate without a valid will, or if there is reason to doubt the authenticity of the will’s written language, there may be grounds for certain interested parties to challenge the will.
  • Personal Bankruptcy: The majority of Americans fall into debt at some point in their lives and some of us are simply unable to crawl back out of it. If you are in desperate need of debt relief, filing for bankruptcy may provide you with the clean slate you are looking for.
  • Power of Attorney: In the event that you are ever incapacitated, certain important decisions may still need to be made on your behalf with the authority of a power of attorney (POA).
  • Trusts: In NYC, trusts are one of the most popular ways to leave assets and property to your intended heirs.
  • Wills: Everyone across New York City has an estate but far fewer have taken the necessary steps to create an effective estate plan.
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Client Success Stories

Norma helped me in a case that started over several years ago and I thought was hopeless. Thankfully with her I was able to finally resolve it and move on with my life. I will forever be grateful of the professional help she provided me.

– Daniel F.

Highly recommend it very professional and very helpful . Norma has a great personality and make u feel comfortable on the process, wish I can have a lawyer in south Florida just like her

– yampi O.

I highly recommend Ortiz and Ortiz firm. From the beginning they made my case run smoothly. Everyone was very professional and helpful with all my needs. I was embarrassed that I got into this situation and from my first conversation with them I was made to feel very positive, comfortable and assured I was not the only one to ever get into a situation like this the

– Patti C.

For the first time since 2019 while divorcing a narcissist in the NYS court system, I felt protected by my attorney! Norma made sure that my concerns were always tended to when I called or emailed her office. A rare behavior from attorneys! Chris and Nicolas were also outstanding! My divorce caused me a tremendous amount of financial hardship, a

– G p.

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What Sets Us Apart From Our Competitors?

Ortiz & Ortiz, LLP has been serving clients in the state of New York for decades. We are a family-built law firm that believes in providing compassionate and comprehensive legal care to our clients, whether they are individuals from a working family or business owners with large estates.

We believe that it is vital that, when we depart from this world, we leave our families with time to grieve and put the pieces of their lives back together. To accomplish this, we stress the importance of creating a valid estate plan so that our loved ones have much less to worry about during their time of loss.

We also understand that living in New York City is costly, too, and we seek to provide our clients with legal advice for their financial difficulties, including helping them through the process of bankruptcy court.

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Meet Our Team
Frank A. Ortiz, Esq.

Frank A. Ortiz, Esq.

Founding Partner (In Memoriam)

Norma E. Ortiz, Esq.

Norma E. Ortiz, Esq.

Attorney, Partner

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We Strive to Provide Personalized Care to Every Client & Their Families

Ortiz & Ortiz, LLP is a law firm with offices in Astoria, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We have a long history of serving NYC businesses and families for over three decades helping people and businesses resolve their debt and financial problems. We assist businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals with civil litigation, bankruptcy, commercial debt collection, and judgment enforcement matters in New York.

We provide passionate and highly skilled legal care and protection for you, your business, and the ones you love by solving your legal problems and helping you plan and protect what is important to you. To ensure that your assets are better protected and your estate is taken care of for your loved ones, it is important to hire an experienced attorney to help.

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Why Choose Us?

Constant Communication

At our law firm, we know that some legal issues involve weeks (or months) of wait time. While other legal teams might leave you in the dark, we’ll keep in contact with you constantly, giving you updates and answering your questions as they arise.

Experience and Reliability

Attorney Norma E. Ortiz has experience on both sides of the courtroom. Formerly a prosecutor, she now focuses on helping families with legal issues that could affect their income or wealth. Our entire team is prepared to use their backgrounds and knowledge to help you with your legal matter.

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Representation

Financial and legal matters can be challenging to talk about. Our team has served clients from all walks of life, and we are here to help no matter what your situation is. If you’re looking for judgment-free representation, look no further than our law firm.

Personalized Legal Strategies

We understand that no two legal matters are the same. That’s why we never reuse a legal strategy that worked for someone else. When you come to our team, we will create a unique approach that meets your needs and addresses your goals.

A History of Results

Attorney Norma E. Ortiz has been practicing law since 1988. With her extensive experience and knowledge, she is prepared to handle any legal matter you are facing. Our countless happy clients can attest to our team’s passion and proficiency in the legal field.

Advice on Your Timeline

We understand that not everyone is ready to tackle their legal issues right away. If you simply need to ask us a few questions, we are here to help. If you’re ready to take advantage of our legal services, we are just a phone call away.

Constant Communication

At our law firm, we know that some legal issues involve weeks (or months) of wait time. While other legal teams might leave you in the dark, we’ll keep in contact with you constantly, giving you updates and answering your questions as they arise.

Experience and Reliability

Attorney Norma E. Ortiz has experience on both sides of the courtroom. Formerly a prosecutor, she now focuses on helping families with legal issues that could affect their income or wealth. Our entire team is prepared to use their backgrounds and knowledge to help you with your legal matter.

Compassionate
Representation

Financial and legal matters can be challenging to talk about. Our team has served clients from all walks of life, and we are here to help no matter what your situation is. If you’re looking for judgment-free representation, look no further than our law firm.

Personalized Legal Strategies

We understand that no two legal matters are the same. That’s why we never reuse a legal strategy that worked for someone else. When you come to our team, we will create a unique approach that meets your needs and addresses your goals.

A History of Results

Attorney Norma E. Ortiz has been practicing law since 1988. With her extensive experience and knowledge, she is prepared to handle any legal matter you are facing. Our countless happy clients can attest to our team’s passion and proficiency in the legal field.

Advice on Your Timeline

We understand that not everyone is ready to tackle their legal issues right away. If you simply need to ask us a few questions, we are here to help. If you’re ready to take advantage of our legal services, we are just a phone call away.

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Contact Our NYC Law Offices to Discuss Your Case Today!

Ortiz & Ortiz serves clients in New York City’s five boroughs and has law offices located in Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Manhattan, NY. Our main Manhattan office is located just a 6-minute walk from Union Square Park, an 8-minute drive from the Chrysler Building, and a 12-minute drive from Central ParkJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a 29-minute drive away.

Our Jackson Heights office, while appointment only, is located just a 6-minute drive from Travers Park, 13 minutes from Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and 20 minutes from Bryant ParkLaGuardia Airport (LGA) is only 11 minutes away. The Astoria, NY office, also by appointment only, is located a short 3-minute drive from the Museum of the Moving Image, 7 minutes from Rainey Park, and 8 minutes from Astoria Park. It’s a short 10-minute drive away from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). To explore legal options for your needs, please contact our lawyers to schedule a consultation at 917-920-6437.

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