Case number: 1:23-bk-10244 - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York - New York Northern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York

  • Court

    New York Northern (nynbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Patrick G Radel

  • Filed

    03/15/2023

  • Last Filing

    11/12/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
ProHacVice, CLMAGT, EXTTM, DEFER, ADV, APPEAL



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of New York (Albany)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 23-10244-1-pgr

Assigned to: Patrick G Radel
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  03/15/2023
341 meeting:  01/08/2024
Deadline for filing claims:  06/13/2023
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  09/11/2023

Debtor

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York

40 North Main Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
ALBANY-NY
Tax ID / EIN: 14-1347456

represented by
Francis J. Brennan

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
80 State Street, 11th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-449-3300
Fax : 518-432-3123
Email: fbrennan@woh.com

Justin A. Heller

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
80 State Street
Ste 11th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-449-3300
Fax : 518-432-3123
Email: jheller@woh.com

Kerri Anne Matulis

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
80 State Street
11th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-487-7767
Email: kmatulis@woh.com

James Grattan Sheehan, I

NYS Office of The Attorney General
28 Liberty Street
Ste 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005
212-416-8490
Fax : 212-416-8393
Email: james.sheehan@ag.ny.gov
TERMINATED: 05/08/2023

Matthew Michael Zapala

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
80 State Street
11th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-432-3300
Email: mzapala@woh.com

Trustee

Steven Dolson, Ch7 trustee in Bankruptcy Estate of Edward Scharfenberger (25-11477 Bk NDNY)

The Law Offices of Steven R. Dolson, PLL
6320 Fly Road; Suite 201
East Syracuse, NY 13057
3154233328
TERMINATED: 10/15/2026

represented by
Steven Richard Dolson-Trustee

The Law Offices of Steven R Dolson PLLC
6320 Fly Road
Suite 201
East Syracuse, NY 13057
315-423-3328
Fax : 315-423-3330
Email: trustee@dolsonattorneys.com
TERMINATED: 10/15/2026

U.S. Trustee

U.S. Trustee

Office of the U.S. Trustee
Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building
11A Clinton Ave, Room 620
Albany, NY 12207

represented by
Amy J. Ginsberg

United States Trustee
11A Clinton Ave
Room 620
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-4553
Email: amy.j.ginsberg@usdoj.gov

Alicia M Leonhard

DOJ-Ust
Leo O'Brien Federal Building
11A Clinton Avenue, Room 620
Albany, NY 12207
202-495-9929
Email: alicia.m.leonhard@usdoj.gov

Lisa M Penpraze

Office of The United States Trustee
Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building
11A Clinton Avenue, Room 620
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-4553
Email: lisa.penpraze@usdoj.gov

Claims Agent

Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc., https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcda/Index

Lillian Jordan
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
212-481-1411
TERMINATED: 04/14/2023

 
 
Claims Agent

Donlin Recano

TERMINATED: 04/13/2023

 
 
Claims Agent

Lillian Jordan, https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcda/Index

Donlin Recano and Company, LLC
200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10281
212-481-1411

 
 
Claims Agent

Lillian Jordan, https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcda/Index

Dolin, Recano & Company, Inc.
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
212-481-1411

 
 
Claims Agent

Donlin Recano

TERMINATED: 05/17/2023

 
 
Claims Agent

Donlin Recano

TERMINATED: 05/17/2023

 
 
Claims Agent

Donlin Recano

TERMINATED: 05/17/2023

 
 
Creditor Committee

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

Lemery Greisler LLC
c/o Paul A. Levine, Esq.
677 Broadway, 8th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-433-8800

represented by
Meghan M. Breen

Lemery Greisler LLC
60 Railroad Place
Suite 502
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-433-8800
Fax : 518-433-8823
Email: mbreen@lemerygreisler.com

Lemery Greisler LLC

50 Beaver St.
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 433-8800

Paul A. Levine

Lemery Greisler, LLC
677 Broadway
8th Fl.
Albany, NY 12866
518-433-8800
Fax : 518-433-8823
Email: plevine@lemerygreisler.com

Creditor Committee

The Official Committee of Tort Claimants
represented by
Edwin H. Caldie

Stinson LLP
50 South Sixth Street
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN
612-335-1404
Email: ed.caldie@stinson.com

Andrew Glasnovich

Stinson LLP
50 South Sixth St., Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-335-1500
Email: drew.glasnovich@stinson.com

Karin Jonch-Clausen

Burns Bair LLP
10 East Doty Street
Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
608-286-2037
Email: kjonch-clausen@burnsbair.com
TERMINATED: 04/10/2025

Shelby Kostolni

Stinson LLP
1775 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
202-728-3035
Email: shelby.kostolni@stinson.com

Logan Kugler

Stinson LLP
50 South 6th Street #2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-335-1712
Email: logan.kugler@stinson.com

Robert T Kugler

Stinson Leonard Street
150 South 5th Street, Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-335-1500
Email: robert.kugler@stinson.com

Merritt S. Locke

Saunders Kahler, L.L.P.
181 Genesee Street
Suite 501
Utica, NY 13501
315-733-0419
Email: mlocke@saunderskahler.com

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
11/12/20262903Statement Re:Supplemental Declaration of Kathryn McNally Regarding the Adjustment of Stout Risius Ross, LLC's Hourly Billing Rates Filed by Stout Risius Ross, LLC. (Kugler, Robert)
11/12/20262902Statement Re:October 2026 Monthly Fee Statement Filed by Stout Risius Ross, LLC. (Kugler, Robert)
11/10/20262901Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice by Maigreade Burrus Filed by on behalf of The Official Committee of Tort Claimants. (Burrus, Maigreade) (Entered: 11/10/2026)
11/09/2026Hearing Set (related document(s): 2900 ). Section 105 Conference to be held on 11/12/2026 at 01:00 PM at Albany Courtroom. (CJ) (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/09/20262900TEXT ORDER: On November 9, 2026, the Official Committee of Tort Claimants (the "Tort Committee") filed a letter (Docket No. 2,875) requesting a conference to discuss how this Court intends to address Hartford Fire Insurance Company's Claim Objection in light of the Tort Committee's interlocutory appeal of the District Court's Memorandum Decision and Order. The Tort Committee's request is GRANTED. A conference is hereby scheduled for November 12, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Counsel may appear in person in the Albany Courtroom or by video via Teams, for which pre-registration is required by 3:00 PM one business day before the hearing; visit https://www.nynb.uscourts.gov/Remote-Hearing-Appearances to register. SO ORDERED, this 9th day of November, 2026, by Patrick G. Radel, United States Bankruptcy Judge (related document(s)2875). (CJ) (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/09/20262875Letter Re: Notice of Hearing of Hartfords Renewed Motion to Disallow Claims Following Remand [Dkt. No. 2868] Filed by The Official Committee of Tort Claimants. (Kugler, Robert). Related document(s) 2868 Notice of Hearing filed by Interested Party Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Interested Party Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company. Modified on 11/9/2026 (ES). (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/06/20262899Sealed Document DECLARATION RE: Hartford Accident and Indemnity and Hartford Fire Insurance Company's Motion to Disallow Claim No. 20105, 20529, 20237, 20159 (related document(s):1996). (DR) (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/06/20262898Sealed Document Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company and Hartford Fire Insurance Company's Objection to Claim No. 20159 and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support (related document(s):1993). (DR) (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/06/20262897Sealed Document Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company and Hartford Fire Insurance Company's Objection to Claim No. 20529 and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support (related document(s):1990). (DR) (Entered: 11/09/2026)
11/06/20262896Sealed Document Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company and Hartford Fire Insurance Company's Objection to Claim No. 20237 and Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support (related document(s):1987). (DR) (Entered: 11/09/2026)