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James Sarna

Upper Nyack, NY

Licensed for 31 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

James A. Sarna, Esq. has been practicing law since 1990 and has focused his attention on corporate formation, helping entrepreneurs form and grow their businesses, from initial ideas to success stories, to realizing the full value of their endeavors and making sure that they enjoy the fruits of their labors. His corporate clients have included doctors and lawyers, restaurateurs, event design and production companies, trucking and warehousing businesses, and many others. Whether you are a "Mom & Pop" enterprise or a multimillion dollar company with multiple locations, James will put his experience to work for you.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Business

Language

English

Contact

328 North Broadway2nd FloorUpper Nyack, NY, 10960-1521328 North Broadway2nd Floor2nd FloorUpper Nyack, NY, 10960-1521

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Stella
November 13, 2018

A year ago my husband passed away and left me with a nightmare of multi million dollars worth of debt. Thank God for James. He was able to unravel every detail of a disaster, working with banks and their attorneys, real estate attorneys, auctions, etc., keeping me informed every step of the way. James kept me sane throughout. I couldn’t have gone through this last year without his services. He’s the best! I’m sorry I could only rate James with 5 stars, he deserves a 10 at the very least.

Bob
April 16, 2015

I have been a client of Jim's for over a year now. During this course of time, Jim has demonstrated how well informed he really is on bankruptcy and issues dealing with the SBA. My first consultation before becoming a client of Jim's, he took the time to thoroughly explain to me all the different steps I would be going through in shutting down my business and bringing to close the dealing with the Bank and SBA. Jim doesn't try to spend any extra time on my case in order to collect more revenue, in fact he does the opposite while still getting the results he's looking for. Couldn't think of a more knowledgeable lawyer who also explains everything in a manner in-which I can understand

Len
April 15, 2015

It was a pleasure working with James while having to deal with a obstinate bank and an equally obstinate outside counsel. Even though I was not in his state, he dealt with all legal matters and coordinated with my in-stae counsel. I was very lucky to achieve a reasonable outcome. Gratitude to all involved.

anonymous
April 14, 2015

Mr. Sarna provided excellant legal guidance and representation in a recent complex small business matter in which I was involved. He was extremely thorough and a tough-minded negotiator on my behalf. He was always available to discuss my concerns, large or small. I will certainly use his services in the future for any legal matters.

anonymous
April 11, 2015

James did an outstanding job with my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy process can cause a lot of anxiety, but James was able to inform and guide me through the whole process, step-by-step. He always provided me with clear descriptions of the process and all my options throughout. His high level of service and his understanding of the bankruptcy process helped to alleviate my concerns as I knew my case was in good hands. I highly recommend James if you're in need of similar services.

Jeff
April 10, 2015

I run a small commercial real estate company with multiple entities, including S-corps, an LLC and an estate. James is in the process of helping us update buy/sell agreements and corporate governance and loan documents. James saved our Estate a significant bit of money in a negotiation with the IRS involving an unfortunate situation stemming from the real estate collapse of 2008. Our initial Offer in Compromise (recommended by James) was transferred from office to office within the IRS. James’ persistence kept the door open when it seemed the IRS wanted to close the case, and we finally got our hearing. During the hearing, his calm demeanor and knowledge of the situation were clearly appreciated by the examiner (and certainly by me). I’m very pleased with the outcome.

Gary
April 9, 2015

I was so relieved after I solicited Mr. Sarna to handle my business' Chapter 7 bankruptcy. From my first meeting with him I was extremely confident I chose the right lawyer. Throughout my time with Mr. Sarna he displayed to me his knowledge and trust regarding my situation. He made me feel completely assured that all would be fine. He always explained to me what would be happening and guided me along the way. Thank you.

anonymous
April 8, 2015

James Sarna helped me with a real estate matter-- selling and buying houses. His manner was respectful and he was responsive, thorough, and knowledgable in the course of advising and effecting both closings. His demeanor was calm, yet persistent, leaving no stone unturned and attentive to every detail. Mr. Sarna also helped my aunt with a bankruptcy situation and what struck my aunt and me immediately was the compassion with which he handled the entire process, which could have been very traumatic for my aunt. There was a happy ending and my aunt can go into her retirement without trauma. I would definitely call upon Mr. Sarna again for any legal matter or advice.

Barbara
April 8, 2015

I needed to retain an Attorney to help me resolve an extremely complicated multi-state issue involving asset protection, LLC’s and commercial property. At our first meeting, I felt immediately comfortable with James as he listened to my needs. He dissected each “movable part” of the matter and responded with a plan of action. Throughout the process, James has made me feel like I’m the most important client that he and his firm has. He is always available for direct access through phone, email and meetings. Although James retains a kind, compassionate and patient demeanor, he is smart, aggressive and tough. When it comes to fighting for you, he is results driven. The level of commitment that James has displayed towards me and my case is outstanding….I am one very satisfied client.

Stella
November 13, 2018

A year ago my husband passed away and left me with a nightmare of multi million dollars worth of debt. Thank God for James. He was able to unravel every detail of a disaster, working with banks and their attorneys, real estate attorneys, auctions, etc., keeping me informed every step of the way. James kept me sane throughout. I couldn’t have gone through this last year without his services. He’s the best! I’m sorry I could only rate James with 5 stars, he deserves a 10 at the very least.

Bob
April 16, 2015

I have been a client of Jim's for over a year now. During this course of time, Jim has demonstrated how well informed he really is on bankruptcy and issues dealing with the SBA. My first consultation before becoming a client of Jim's, he took the time to thoroughly explain to me all the different steps I would be going through in shutting down my business and bringing to close the dealing with the Bank and SBA. Jim doesn't try to spend any extra time on my case in order to collect more revenue, in fact he does the opposite while still getting the results he's looking for. Couldn't think of a more knowledgeable lawyer who also explains everything in a manner in-which I can understand

Len
April 15, 2015

It was a pleasure working with James while having to deal with a obstinate bank and an equally obstinate outside counsel. Even though I was not in his state, he dealt with all legal matters and coordinated with my in-stae counsel. I was very lucky to achieve a reasonable outcome. Gratitude to all involved.

anonymous
April 14, 2015

Mr. Sarna provided excellant legal guidance and representation in a recent complex small business matter in which I was involved. He was extremely thorough and a tough-minded negotiator on my behalf. He was always available to discuss my concerns, large or small. I will certainly use his services in the future for any legal matters.

anonymous
April 11, 2015

James did an outstanding job with my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy process can cause a lot of anxiety, but James was able to inform and guide me through the whole process, step-by-step. He always provided me with clear descriptions of the process and all my options throughout. His high level of service and his understanding of the bankruptcy process helped to alleviate my concerns as I knew my case was in good hands. I highly recommend James if you're in need of similar services.

Jeff
April 10, 2015

I run a small commercial real estate company with multiple entities, including S-corps, an LLC and an estate. James is in the process of helping us update buy/sell agreements and corporate governance and loan documents. James saved our Estate a significant bit of money in a negotiation with the IRS involving an unfortunate situation stemming from the real estate collapse of 2008. Our initial Offer in Compromise (recommended by James) was transferred from office to office within the IRS. James’ persistence kept the door open when it seemed the IRS wanted to close the case, and we finally got our hearing. During the hearing, his calm demeanor and knowledge of the situation were clearly appreciated by the examiner (and certainly by me). I’m very pleased with the outcome.

Gary
April 9, 2015

I was so relieved after I solicited Mr. Sarna to handle my business' Chapter 7 bankruptcy. From my first meeting with him I was extremely confident I chose the right lawyer. Throughout my time with Mr. Sarna he displayed to me his knowledge and trust regarding my situation. He made me feel completely assured that all would be fine. He always explained to me what would be happening and guided me along the way. Thank you.

anonymous
April 8, 2015

James Sarna helped me with a real estate matter-- selling and buying houses. His manner was respectful and he was responsive, thorough, and knowledgable in the course of advising and effecting both closings. His demeanor was calm, yet persistent, leaving no stone unturned and attentive to every detail. Mr. Sarna also helped my aunt with a bankruptcy situation and what struck my aunt and me immediately was the compassion with which he handled the entire process, which could have been very traumatic for my aunt. There was a happy ending and my aunt can go into her retirement without trauma. I would definitely call upon Mr. Sarna again for any legal matter or advice.

Barbara
April 8, 2015

I needed to retain an Attorney to help me resolve an extremely complicated multi-state issue involving asset protection, LLC’s and commercial property. At our first meeting, I felt immediately comfortable with James as he listened to my needs. He dissected each “movable part” of the matter and responded with a plan of action. Throughout the process, James has made me feel like I’m the most important client that he and his firm has. He is always available for direct access through phone, email and meetings. Although James retains a kind, compassionate and patient demeanor, he is smart, aggressive and tough. When it comes to fighting for you, he is results driven. The level of commitment that James has displayed towards me and my case is outstanding….I am one very satisfied client.

Stella
November 13, 2018

A year ago my husband passed away and left me with a nightmare of multi million dollars worth of debt. Thank God for James. He was able to unravel every detail of a disaster, working with banks and their attorneys, real estate attorneys, auctions, etc., keeping me informed every step of the way. James kept me sane throughout. I couldn’t have gone through this last year without his services. He’s the best! I’m sorry I could only rate James with 5 stars, he deserves a 10 at the very least.

Bob
April 16, 2015

I have been a client of Jim's for over a year now. During this course of time, Jim has demonstrated how well informed he really is on bankruptcy and issues dealing with the SBA. My first consultation before becoming a client of Jim's, he took the time to thoroughly explain to me all the different steps I would be going through in shutting down my business and bringing to close the dealing with the Bank and SBA. Jim doesn't try to spend any extra time on my case in order to collect more revenue, in fact he does the opposite while still getting the results he's looking for. Couldn't think of a more knowledgeable lawyer who also explains everything in a manner in-which I can understand

Len
April 15, 2015

It was a pleasure working with James while having to deal with a obstinate bank and an equally obstinate outside counsel. Even though I was not in his state, he dealt with all legal matters and coordinated with my in-stae counsel. I was very lucky to achieve a reasonable outcome. Gratitude to all involved.

anonymous
April 14, 2015

Mr. Sarna provided excellant legal guidance and representation in a recent complex small business matter in which I was involved. He was extremely thorough and a tough-minded negotiator on my behalf. He was always available to discuss my concerns, large or small. I will certainly use his services in the future for any legal matters.

anonymous
April 11, 2015

James did an outstanding job with my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy process can cause a lot of anxiety, but James was able to inform and guide me through the whole process, step-by-step. He always provided me with clear descriptions of the process and all my options throughout. His high level of service and his understanding of the bankruptcy process helped to alleviate my concerns as I knew my case was in good hands. I highly recommend James if you're in need of similar services.

Jeff
April 10, 2015

I run a small commercial real estate company with multiple entities, including S-corps, an LLC and an estate. James is in the process of helping us update buy/sell agreements and corporate governance and loan documents. James saved our Estate a significant bit of money in a negotiation with the IRS involving an unfortunate situation stemming from the real estate collapse of 2008. Our initial Offer in Compromise (recommended by James) was transferred from office to office within the IRS. James’ persistence kept the door open when it seemed the IRS wanted to close the case, and we finally got our hearing. During the hearing, his calm demeanor and knowledge of the situation were clearly appreciated by the examiner (and certainly by me). I’m very pleased with the outcome.

Gary
April 9, 2015

I was so relieved after I solicited Mr. Sarna to handle my business' Chapter 7 bankruptcy. From my first meeting with him I was extremely confident I chose the right lawyer. Throughout my time with Mr. Sarna he displayed to me his knowledge and trust regarding my situation. He made me feel completely assured that all would be fine. He always explained to me what would be happening and guided me along the way. Thank you.

anonymous
April 8, 2015

James Sarna helped me with a real estate matter-- selling and buying houses. His manner was respectful and he was responsive, thorough, and knowledgable in the course of advising and effecting both closings. His demeanor was calm, yet persistent, leaving no stone unturned and attentive to every detail. Mr. Sarna also helped my aunt with a bankruptcy situation and what struck my aunt and me immediately was the compassion with which he handled the entire process, which could have been very traumatic for my aunt. There was a happy ending and my aunt can go into her retirement without trauma. I would definitely call upon Mr. Sarna again for any legal matter or advice.

Barbara
April 8, 2015

I needed to retain an Attorney to help me resolve an extremely complicated multi-state issue involving asset protection, LLC’s and commercial property. At our first meeting, I felt immediately comfortable with James as he listened to my needs. He dissected each “movable part” of the matter and responded with a plan of action. Throughout the process, James has made me feel like I’m the most important client that he and his firm has. He is always available for direct access through phone, email and meetings. Although James retains a kind, compassionate and patient demeanor, he is smart, aggressive and tough. When it comes to fighting for you, he is results driven. The level of commitment that James has displayed towards me and my case is outstanding….I am one very satisfied client.