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Bernard D'Orazio
  • Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Collections
  • New York
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Biography

Bernard D’Orazio is a native New Yorker who has lived in New York City for more than 35 years. He served for eight years as an appointed member of Manhattan Community Board No. 1, which participates in City planning processes and other issues facing lower Manhattan. In addition, he was for many years a member of the Board of Managers of his 261-unit condominium building located in the Tribeca neighborhood in Manhattan and also served as its President. Mr. D’Orazio is presently a Public Member of the Business Conduct Committee (formerly known as the Adjudication Committee) of The CME Group, which operates the NYMEX/COMEX Commodities exchanges in New York City. His interests include history, music, sports, film, travel, all things concerning fabulous Upstate New York, and his family.

Mr. D’Orazio is a lecturer on the topic of judgment enforcement for the New York City Bar Association. He also writes on New York City history for The Tribeca Tribune, a community newspaper.

Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Collections
Additional Practice Areas
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Creditors’ Rights
  • Debtor/Creditor
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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2nd Circuit
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3rd Circuit
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
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U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
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U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Principal Attorney
Bernard D'Orazio & Associates, P.C.
- Current
Attorney
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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Law Clerk
New York Court of Appeals
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Education
St. John's University School of Law
J.D.
Honors: Law Review: St. John's Law Review
Activities: Senior Member Dean's List all years
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New York University
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
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Awards
Recognized as one of New York's "Legal Leaders"
The American Lawyer/ALM
Top Ranked in Judicial Enforcement
The New York Law Journal Reader Rankings
AV “Preeminent” Rated in Litigation and Collections
Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized New York Debt Collection Law Expert
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 2050995
Member
Current
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New York County Lawyers' Association
Member
Current
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Commercial Law League of America
Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
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New York City Bar Association
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Current
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
"Survey of N.Y. Practice" , 59 St. John's L. Rev. 436 , 1985
Speaking Engagements
Judgment Enforcement 101, New York City Bar - Judgment Enforcement CLE Program
2013
Websites & Blogs
Website
Bernard D'orazio's Website Profile
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Bernard D'Orazio & Associates, P.C. Website
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Contact & Map
Bernard D'Orazio & Associates, P.C.
238 W 139th St
New York, NY 10030
Telephone: (212) 608-5300 Ext. 103
Fax: (212) 608-5398