John Peter Brooke

After working for several Long Island law firms practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, loan modifications, estates, civil litigation and family law, John P. Brooke, Esq. opened his own law office. The Brooke Law Firm serves is a full service law practice dedicated to helping Long Islander's in all the legal challenges that life throws at them. John P. Brooke, Esq. also interned for Senior Federal Judge Leonard Wexler while in law school. John is also currently a Special Assistant Prosecutor for the Village of Ocean Beach on Fire Island.

• Free Consultation
  I offer free initial consultations for all new clients. My office is flexible when making appointments and can meet with people in the evenings and some Saturdays.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  For cases that involve a contingency fee arrangement such as civil litigation the standard one-third contingency fee is used.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  My fees are generally lower than what many other law firms are charging because I believe in not overcharging hard working Long Islanders when many people are struggling to pay their bills.

New York

Since 2007

Special Assistant Village Prosecutor

Village of Ocean Beach

2012 - Current

Managing Attorney

The Brooke Law Firm

2009 - Current

Associate Attorney

Jacoby & Jacoby, Esqs.

2007 - 2009

Judicial Intern

Senior Judge Leonard Wexler

2005 - 2005

California Western School of Law

J.D. (2006) | Law

2003 - 2006

Hofstra University

B.B.A. (2003) | Finance and Banking

1999 - 2003

Honors: 3.9 GPA with Dean's list and Provost's list for every semester in attendance. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Golden Key National Honors Societies.

Suffolk County Bar Association Pro Bono Foreclosure Project

Volunteer

2011 - Current

Activities: Volunteer in the pro bono lawyer project helping homeowners in foreclosure who can not afford legal representation.

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2008 - Current

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

Q. Hi Im a non-custodial father, my son is 18 years of age I've been out of work for 21 months, can back pay be modified?

April 3, 2018

A: You can't discharge child support arrears in bankruptcy but can pay them back in a chapter 13. If you are out of work through no fault of your own and have been trying to get a job you may want to file a modification petition in family court. In general, you can't change back payments that are overdue and can only modify payments after the filing of a petition.

Q. in ny state if i give my house to my step member and have life time living do i still own the home

April 3, 2018

A: I agree with the previous answer that you have a life estate and the remainder interest passes to the step member (?) after you pass. Your life estate has value and you should speak to a lawyer before you transfer real estate out of your name if you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy. If you did that the trustee could sue the family member to try to convert the property back into your name as a fraudulent transfer.

Q. I just filed chapter 7 bankruptcy on 2/14/18. I discovered a bill that I didn't include. Can I add it now?

April 3, 2018

A: Generally in the Eastern District of NY you shouldn't have to go through the formal process of amending to add the creditor. Usually just sending the creditor a notice of the filing and discharge is sufficient. Most Judge's in the EDNY would consider the debt discharged if your case was a no asset case.