Richard C. Pecoraro (“Rich”) focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and small businesses in Bankruptcy, non-Bankruptcy workouts and other financial advising. He has over 17 years experience in Bankruptcy and over 19 years experience in other legal and financial fields.

His experience includes:

• Individual and small business bankruptcy representation in Chapter 7 and 13
• Debtor representation in various types of Bankruptcy Litigation against Creditors
• Representation of Chapter 7 Trustees
• Various involvement in Domestic Relations and Family Law matters
• Assisted General Counsel of SunTrust Mortgage legal department with a variety of issues related to the merger with Crestar, as well as the day-to-day activities of a large mortgage lender
• Associate with Boleman Law from 2003-2007
• Owner/Partner at Chandler Pecoraro, PLC from 2008-2018

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law
• Legal Studies at the University of Cambridge
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Texas A&M University

Admissions:

• Virginia State Bar
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Professional Affiliations:

• Virginia State Bar (Bankruptcy Law Section)
• Richmond Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Super Lawyers
• Better Business Bureau

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At Rich Law, our goal is to provide forward-thinking solutions for individuals and small businesses facing serious financial difficulties. Rich Pecoraro will help you evaluate your financial health, develop solutions under the bankruptcy laws, and discuss alternatives. Whatever your situation may be, we can help you develop a plan and execute strategies ranging from negotiated workouts to bankruptcy or litigation. Our expansive knowledge and understanding of solutions to financial problems and how unmanageable debt can affect people and small businesses on a daily basis, allows us to provide the guidance necessary for our clients to manage their finances and achieve their goals.

Rich has years of experience representing individuals and small business debtors in bankruptcy court. He understands that every debt situation is unique and is committed to finding a solution that works best for you. His experience in financial advising combined with an extensive background in litigation allows him to be your biggest advocate when facing financial difficulties.