United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is a unit of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and operates under the supervision of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.
The Eastern District of New York is one of the busiest bankruptcy courts in the country, reflecting the large and economically diverse population it serves across New York City's outer boroughs and Long Island. The court handles cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, including Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 reorganization, and Chapter 13 consumer debt adjustment proceedings.
The court maintains two active courthouses, one in Brooklyn and one in Central Islip, to serve the geographically expansive district. Its docket includes a significant volume of consumer bankruptcy filings as well as complex commercial reorganization cases involving mid-sized and large enterprises.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the Eastern District of New York. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Divisions
Brooklyn Division (Brooklyn), Central Islip Division (Central Islip)
Caseload
The court carries one of the higher consumer bankruptcy filing volumes in the nation, consistent with the large residential population of its territory. It also handles notable commercial Chapter 11 cases originating from businesses based in the New York metropolitan area.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York to appear in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York. Pro hac vice admission may be available in certain adversary proceedings.
Clerk's Office
271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 394-1700
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.