Paula M. Barbaruolo, ESQ.

Principal Attorney

Paula M. Barbaruolo, Esq. is the Principal Attorney of the firm, and boasts over 30 years of experience in the Bankruptcy and debt reorganization fields. Ms. Barbaruolo received her Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and her J.D. degree from Albany Law School. Since 2014, Ms. Barbaruolo has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School, teaching Consumer Bankruptcy.

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“It’s OK, pick up the phone, and ask for help when you need it, whether it’s debt… mortgage… your mental health… your job, ask for help.”

Awards & Achievements

Former President, Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association (CRBBA)
First Chair of Pro Bono Committee, CRBBA
2019 SuperLawyer Designation by SuperLawyers.com
2016 Nicholas S. Priore Advocacy & Professionalism Award Recipient, CRBBA
2015 Barry A. Gold Law Firm Leadership Award, CDWBA Legal Project
2002 Law Firm Leadership Award, Orlando & Barbaruolo, PLLC, CDWBA Legal Project
2000 Distinguished Member Award, CRBBA
2000 Field of Dreams Award, CDWBA Legal Project

Associations

Adjunct Professor, Consumer Bankruptcy, Albany Law School
American Bankruptcy Institute
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Schenectady County Bar Association
Albany County Bar Association

Ms. Barbaruolo is a regular lecturer in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, and mortgage modification for numerous local bar associations, community groups, and legal service organizations. She also serves on the Northern District of New York Bankruptcy Court Local Rules Committee.