Richard J. McCord is a Partner in the Bankruptcy Group. He has an in-depth understanding of bankruptcy law, gained from 24 years of experience in many different roles.
Prior to joining the firm, as a sole practitioner, he was involved in many complex business negotiations and commercial litigation matters and was responsible for business bankruptcy proceedings and workouts. Since 1987, he has served as a Chapter 7 Panel trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York. He also served as a Chapter 13 Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York from 1981 until 1992. He is also the judge in charge of administrative duties for the City of Glen Cove, presiding over all phases of civil and criminal proceedings.
Active in his community, Mr. McCord presently serves as Chairman of the YMCA of Long Island Corporate Board and has served as Chairman of the Board of Managers of the YMCA at Glen Cove. Before serving as Justice of the City of Glen Cove, Mr. McCord was Deputy Mayor of Glen Cove from 1980 until 1983, and Chairman of the Glen Cove Housing Authority from 1985 until 1987. Mr. McCord also lectures on bankruptcy issues throughout the course of the year for the New York State Bar Association.
Mr. McCord earned his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac School of Law in 1980. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1977 from Columbia University.