About

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Cole Schotz’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice is a distinguished and nationally renowned full-service group lauded for a track record that boasts unparalleled effectiveness, success and value. The New Jersey team represents debtors, official and ad hoc committees, institutional creditors, asset purchasers, indenture trustees, venture capitalists, secured parties, contract parties, equity holders, directors, liquidating trustees and court-appointed fiduciaries in all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings and litigation. Unlike many bankruptcy practices, we do not represent major financial institutions. Therefore, we can be directly averse to those institutions on behalf of debtors or creditors’ committees. The team handles complex in and out-of-court corporate restructurings, state and federal insolvency proceedings and high stakes bankruptcy litigation. Our bankruptcy attorneys are also litigators, providing for the most comprehensive, efficient and effective representation for our bankruptcy and restructuring clients. They take a highly collaborative approach to financial restructuring matters, involving - as needed - our Corporate, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, and Litigation practices to leverage knowledge, skills and business acumen as we work together to meet our clients’ demands and provide effective counsel.


Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New Jersey

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What the Team is Known For

Cole Schotz P.C. is home to a prestigious group of highly regarded practitioners known for the representation of debtors and creditors' committees as well as hedge funds and liquidating trustees. It is experienced in corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings for distressed businesses, as well as asset sales. The law firm has represented clients in a broad range of industries including technology, retail and biosciences, both nationally and internationally, and is noted for its work in bankruptcy litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Cole Schotz P.C. advised Bed Bath & Beyond as debtor, and their 72 affiliates, in their Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Sirota
Michael Sirota
Star Individuals
Michael Sirota is well equipped to handle all manner of Chapter 11 cases and other restructuring matters, specializing primarily on debtor sided representations. He cochairs the firm's bankruptcy and corporate restructuring department and represents clients in industries including retail, technology and manufacturing.

Michael is, without a doubt, the best lawyer that I have ever worked with.

Warren A. Usatine
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Warren A. Usatine
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Warren Usatine specializes in handling Chapter 11 restructuring on behalf of both creditors and debtors. He is adept at representing high profile clients in industries including retail and technology.

He's always available and helpful with practical advice.

He's an excellent communicator with a great knowledge of courts and process. Clients love him.

David Bass
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David Bass
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David Bass provides debtors with Chapter 11 representation and other bankruptcy counsel. His practice also encompasses bankruptcy litigation.
Felice Yudkin
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Felice Yudkin
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Felice Yudkin is recognized for her bankruptcy practice, which includes acting in complex Chapter 11 proceedings. She is experienced in industries including retail, technology and manufacturing.

Felice was always very calm and very clear.

Jacob Frumkin
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Jacob Frumkin
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Jacob Frumkin is well regarded for his ability to advise both debtors and secured creditors. He handles a wide spectrum of issues, including bankruptcy proceedings and restructurings.
Ryan Jareck
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Ryan Jareck
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Ryan Jareck specializes in handling Chapter 11 cases on behalf of debtors, creditors and others.

Ryan was always available to answer any questions.

Stuart Komrower
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Stuart Komrower
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Stuart Komrower is adept at representing creditors and debtors in a variety of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cole Schotz P.C.

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New Jersey

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Michael Sirota
Michael Sirota
Star Individuals
Warren A. Usatine
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Warren A. Usatine
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Band 1
David Bass
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David Bass
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Felice Yudkin
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Felice Yudkin
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Jacob Frumkin
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Jacob Frumkin
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Ryan Jareck
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Ryan Jareck
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Stuart Komrower
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Stuart Komrower
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