About
Carlos J. Cuevas, Esq. is a New York Super Lawyer as well as AV Rated attorney. In 1982 Mr. Cuevas graduated from Yale law School, and he has forty years of legal experience. Mr. Cuevas has represented debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Cuevas has represented Ponce Bank, Ms. Teresa Giudice, Hunts Multi-Service Center, Inc., and La Voz Hispana.
Mr. Cuevas has successfully represented a group of individuals that were defrauded in a Ponzi scheme.
Mr. Cuevas has taught bankruptcy, commercial and corporate reorganization law at New York Law School and St. John’s University School of Law. Mr. Cuevas has served as a Chapter 7 Trustee, examiner, and mediator in the United States Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Cuevas has published and lectured on the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization law.
Mr. Cuevas successfully represented consumer debtors in Chapter 7 and 13 cases. Mr. Cuevas understands the problems that debt can create for an individual. Mr. Cuevas works one-on-one with his clients to obtain the best possible results. If an individual is in jeopardy of losing his or her residence to a foreclosure, then, if possible, Mr. Cuevas will work to obtain a loan modification so that the person can save his or her home. In addition, there are also bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy programs that are available to address student loan debt.
Mr. Cuevas also does commercial and corporate litigation in the state and federal court systems. As a solo practitioner Mr. Cuevas is able to be cost effective because he is the sole attorney working on the project. Mr. Cuevas is a trained mediator, and believes in the mediation to resolve legal disputes.
Mr. Cuevas is fluent in Spanish. Se habla Espanol. Se tiene problemas con sus cuentas llama al Lic. Carlos J. Cuevas.
Facilitating Best Outcomes
Mr. Cuevas has successfully counselled small businesses and businesspersons. Mr. Cuevas has employed Chapter 11 to obtain settlements concerning real property tax, sales tax and FLSA claims. Through his experience and creativity, Mr. Cuevas collaborates with his clients to devise and implement successful bankruptcy strategies so that his clients can remain in business or retain their property.
Mr. Cuevas successfully represented consumer debtors in Chapter 7 and 13 cases. Mr. Cuevas understands the problems that debt can create for an individual. Mr. Cuevas works one-on-one with his clients to obtain the best possible results. If an individual is in jeopardy of losing his or her residence to a foreclosure, then, if possible, Mr. Cuevas will work to obtain a loan modification so that the person can save his or her home. In addition, there are also bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy programs that are available to address student loan debt.
Representative Engagements:
In re Giudice, Complex bankruptcy legal malpractice action;
In re DiBattista, Complex appellate litigation concerning violations of the discharge injunction;
In re Thiessen, Completed Chapter 13 case that involved the disallowance of a $135,000.00 claim for legal fees;
Maher v. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Adversary proceeding resulting in the elimination of unpaid income taxes;
Bronx City Service Auto Repair, Inc., Confirmed Chapter 11 case that resulted in the reduction of unpaid sales taxes;
803-805 East 182nd Street Housing Development Fund Corp., Chapter 11 middle income cooperative in which a real property tax settlement was negotiated with the City of New York.
Professional Honors:
New York Super Lawyer
2013-Present
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
2003-Present
Bar Admissions
New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia, United States Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., N.D.N.Y., W.D.N.Y., D.N.J., U.S.B.C.W.D.N.Y., District of Connecticut and Claims Court.
Recent Descisions
Law Offices of Francis J. O'Reilly, Esq., v. Selene Finance, L.P., (In re DiBattista), 33 F.4th 698 (2nd Cir. 2022);
Molbert v. Thiessen (In re Thiessen), 606 F. Supp.3d 65 (S.D.N.Y. 2022);
DiBattista v. Selene Finance, L.P. (In re DiBattista), 615 B.R. 31 (S.D.N.Y. 2020); and
Honey Do Men Gutters, Inc. v. Gumbs (In re Gumbs), 2022 WL 467798 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2022).
Mediator
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York;
Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department;
Ninth Judicial District; and
Twelfth Judicial District.
Memberships
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys;
American Bankruptcy Institute;
Hudson Valley Hispanic Bar Association;
Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association; and
National Association of Student Loan Lawyers
Education
Yale Law School-Juris Doctor June, 1982
Awards: National Hispanic Scholarship 1980, 1981, and 1982 and LULAC Scholarship 1981
Columbia University Graduate School of Business-August, 1982 to December, 1982. Awards: NHS, COGME and Chase Manhattan Fellowship.
New York University-Bachelor of Arts June, 1979.
Majors: Politics and Sociology
Honors: Dean's List 1977 and 1978.