Jonathan David Warner
Jonathan D. Warner is the co-founder and managing partner at Warner & Warner, PLLC in Albany New York. Jonathan focuses his practice in the areas of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Defense Law, Consumers’ Rights Law, and Mortgage Modification assistance. Prior to attending law school, Jonathan graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from SUNY Albany in 2007. Thereafter, Jonathan graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2011. During law school, Jonathan participated in the Jessup International Moot Court Team, served as an elected student leader in two student organizations, and worked as the Senior Research Assistant at his law school’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. Additionally, Jonathan also had the privilege of serving as a summer judicial intern with the U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, where he clerked for Hon. Lawrence E. Kahn and thereafter for Hon. Robert E. Littlefield, Jr., respectively. Jonathan is passionate about providing pro bono services to members of the Capital Region community. In recognition of his pro bono efforts, Jonathan was awarded the 2014 Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal Project. Jonathan was also awarded the 2013 and 2014 Top Contributor Award from Avvo.com. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife, Meg, and their two spoiled cats, Master and Margarita. When he isn’t at work, Jonathan enjoys reading, hiking, and riding his motorcycle.
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Foreclosure Defense
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Tax Court
- English: Spoken, Written
- Summer Judicial Clerk
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York
- -
- Summer Judicial Clerk
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- -
- Michigan State University
- J.D. (2011) | Tax Law
- -
- State University of New York - Albany
- B.A. (2007) | Sociology and Economics
- -
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Golden Key Society
- Honor Roll
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York
- Top 40 Bankruptcy Lawyers Under 40
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Honor Roll
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York
- Honor Roll
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York
- Kurt Clobridge Pro Bono Service Award
- The Legal Project
- Albany County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- New York State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- The Changing Landscape of Auto Assets in Bankruptcy, Teleconference
- Website
- Warner & Warner, PLLC Website
- Q. I have been fighting foreclosure in court for 12 years. The bank has filed three motions for summary judgment and all
- A: The answer to your question will depend upon a number of variables. My recommendation is that you retain legal counsel to, at the very least, review the matter and give you some guidance from there.
Good luck with your case!
- Q. I've paid 13 months on a chapter 13 bankruptcy so far. I am really struggling to make the payments.
- A: There are a few potential reasons for your being in a Chapter 13, but the ones that I can come up with are:
1. You've filed for Chapter 7 within the last 8 years and your only option for bankruptcy is to file under Chapter 13; or
2. You could not afford to pay an attorney fee up-front (which isn't a great reason to file under Chapter 13, but attorneys run businesses and need to be compensated for their expenses and services); or
3. You're paying off a car loan or catching up with mortgage payments, which you can't generally do in Chapter 7.
To be clear, there are any number of reasons that you may have elected to file for Bankruptcy under Chapter 13. But the best ... Read More
- Q. I need to file bankruptcy. I had a business and have merchant loans outstanding. I no longer own my business, what can
- A: The answer to your question is unclear, as it would take a lot more information to diligently make a recommendation.
Contact a bankruptcy attorney and schedule a consultation.
Good luck with your case!