David J. Babel Bankruptcy Law proudly serves clients throughout New York and Connecticut, bringing over 36 years of dedicated legal experience to individuals and families needing financial relief. We have successfully handled more than 20,000 bankruptcy cases, providing knowledgeable and compassionate guidance through even the most complex situations. Every case can be filed online, making the process much more efficient and convenient for our clients. I would like to personally welcome you to my office. I am delighted to serve you and look forward to building a long-term relationship based on trust, professionalism, and results.
In addition to guiding you through the bankruptcy process, I am pleased to share that my practice has expanded into a full-service law firm, allowing us to meet a broader range of legal needs. I associate with proven and competent attorneys who share the same philosophy and maintain outstanding reputations, ensuring every client receives personalized attention, clear communication, and strong, reliable representation.


Jeannine Padula Goche, Esq.
Partners in LawJeannine Padula Goche, Esq. is a Graduate of Columbia University and American University (B.A.1985 and J.D in 1988). Ms. Goche has been a practicing attorney for over 35 years and is admitted to practice in the state of New York as well as the United States Federal Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York. Ms. Goche was also admitted to the VA bar in 1988.
Consumer bankruptcy, residential real estate and wills & estates have been Ms. Goche’s main areas of practice since 1990. In addition to having years of experience handling Chapter 7 cases, Ms. Goche has also managed an extensive Chapter 13 portfolio where she has applied her knowledge of real property law and residential real estate to the areas of loss mitigation, loan modifications and lien avoidance. She is particularly skilled at handling real estate transactions for those in the midst of bankruptcy and foreclosure and she has handled hundreds of closings (including houses, condos, co-ops, commercial properties and vacant land) throughout Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Kings, Queens, Nassau and Kings Counties; representing Purchasers, Sellers and Lenders.
Ms. Goche is also a licensed Real Estate Broker and is a multi-year recipient of AVVO’s “Client’s Choice for Real Estate Award.” She is a member of the Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute and belongs to several real estate related groups, including the ABA Section of Real Property, the Westchester & Rockland Trusts and Estates Attorneys, New York Real Estate Society among several others. She also has extensive experience in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as the implementation of various estate planning strategies, having worked of Counsel for several years to attorney Mark S. Charwat, former president of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County.
