About Neil
Neil Crane trained as a lawyer at the University of Connecticut School of Law, earning his J.D. in 1983 after completing undergraduate studies at Emory University where he received a B.S. degree. He joined the Connecticut Bar the same year and has maintained an active membership in the state bar and in its law and bankruptcy section since then. His education set the stage for a long career in bankruptcy and consumer matters.
Early in his practice Crane built experience in both state and federal forums. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and in several federal districts, including the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut. Those admissions have allowed him to handle cases that range from local consumer filings to litigation that requires appearances in federal court.
Over the years Crane has gravitated toward consumer bankruptcy work. He is a member of several professional organizations related to that area, including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees. He also holds membership with the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. These affiliations keep him connected to trends in consumer law, statutory changes and procedural developments that affect bankruptcy practice.
Crane operates through the Law Offices of Neil Crane, LLC, from which he has managed client matters, filings and court appearances. His work involves representing individual debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and addressing issues that arise in those proceedings, such as automatic stay disputes, creditor claims and plan confirmation. He also handles related adversary proceedings and contested matters when they arise in the course of a bankruptcy case.
Colleagues and opposing counsel describe Crane as a practitioner who understands the practical pressures on consumers dealing with financial distress. He brings a pragmatic approach to case preparation and client counseling, balancing procedural requirements with an eye toward achieving resolutions that match a client’s circumstances. He has kept his practice steady through changes to bankruptcy law and court procedures.
As of 2026 Crane continues to practice from the Law Offices of Neil Crane, LLC. His current work centers on consumer bankruptcy and related litigation matters.
