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Peter R. Scribner, Esq.

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Bankruptcy attorney who has practiced for over 30 years, specializing in helping Rochester families navigate bankruptcy situations. Graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Law and member of the Monroe County Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee since 1988.

Overview

Peter R. Scribner, Esq. is a solo-practice bankruptcy attorney located at 1110 Park Avenue in Rochester, NY. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1987 after graduating from SUNY Buffalo Law School, Scribner has spent more than three decades focused on consumer debt issues across upstate New York. He began his career working with attorney John Macko, where he developed a concentration in bankruptcy law, before establishing his own independent practice. His office serves clients throughout the greater Rochester area from the Park Avenue corridor.

What They Offer

The firm's primary focus is consumer bankruptcy, handling both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings for individuals and families dealing with debt. Beyond bankruptcy, Scribner's practice includes:

  • Real estate closings and foreclosure-related work
  • Drafting wills and living wills
  • Court appearances for traffic matters and minor criminal offenses
  • General legal advice and counsel

For more than 20 years, consumer bankruptcy has been the exclusive core of the practice, though the additional services reflect a neighborhood-law-office approach where clients can turn to a single attorney for several common legal needs.

Known For

Scribner's professional profile is shaped by his long tenure as a Chapter 7 panel trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Rochester, a role he held for 16 years after being appointed in 1992. That trustee experience — administering bankruptcy estates from the court's side — gives him a dual perspective that few consumer bankruptcy attorneys in the region share. He has also chaired the Monroe County Bar Association's Bankruptcy Committee, reflecting sustained involvement in the local bankruptcy legal community.

Location & Neighborhood

The office sits on Park Avenue in Rochester's East Avenue neighborhood, a walkable stretch lined with independent shops, restaurants, and cafes housed in older brick buildings. The George Eastman Museum and the Memorial Art Gallery are both a short distance away, and Cobbs Hill Park is nearby to the east. Park Avenue itself is a well-known Rochester commercial corridor with a distinct small-business character, making the office easy to find for clients coming from the city or surrounding suburbs in Monroe County.

Address

1110 Park Ave

Rochester, NY 14610

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Last updated May 14, 2026