Riker Danzig LLP, Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Riker Danzig is unique among prominent New Jersey law firms for experience and expertise in bankruptcy litigation, corporate reorganization, real estate restructurings, non-bankruptcy insolvency proceedings and also for its practice on a national platform. The firm has earned a nationwide reputation for its representation of debtors, secured creditors, landlords, equipment lessors, indenture trustees, bondholders, private equity groups, creditors' committees, trustees, as well as third party plan proponents (i.e. takeovers) in all aspects of litigation under the bankruptcy code.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New Jersey

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Riker Danzig LLP houses an accomplished group of practitioners with experience in bankruptcy and Chapter 11 reorganizations. It has considerable experience representing debtors and creditors in a range of industries including construction, insurance, aviation and healthcare.

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Work Highlights

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Riker Danzig LLP represented Wilmington Savings Fund Society in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Cyxtera technologies.

Strengths

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"Riker Danzig are able to handle cross-jurisdictional issues, and they are good at keeping the costs down. They have a really strong bench and we were able to utilize its resources and the specialists that build up its team."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"We have supreme faith in Riker Danzig's ability to handle even the most complex and sophisticated matters. Its attention to detail and legal acumen is top notch."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

"We have supreme faith in Riker Danzig's ability to handle even the most complex and sophisticated matters. Its attention to detail and legal acumen is top notch."

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Dennis J. O'Grady

Senior Statespeople

Dennis O'Grady has a wealth of experience in counseling an array of clients on a variety of bankruptcy and restructuring issues.

"Dennis is considered the dean of bankruptcy and he is always available for advice and counsel."

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Joseph L. Schwartz

Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Band 1

Joseph Schwartz is head of the department at Riker Danzig, and is renowned for his expert handling of Chapter 11 cases for a variety of bankruptcy clients. He is adept at fraud, commercial real estate and finance markets.

"Joseph is a respectful professional, who is concerned about the individuals in a case and does huge amounts of advocacy to get the best results for his clients."

"Joseph's technical bankruptcy capability is outstanding and his performance in court is amazing. He has an ability to focus on being prepared for court, and it shows because he never loses an argument."

"He is a very smart attorney who keeps you abreast of the file and works with you to try and minimize the costs and maximize recovery."

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Tara J. Schellhorn

Band 3

Tara Schellhorn has notable experience in significant Chapter 11 cases, in industries including finance, pharmaceutical and real estate.

"Tara is super responsive and on top of all issues at all times. She is good at advocating for her clients' needs."

"Tara is a solid lawyer, who knows the issues in the case, and writes very well. She is really active in the community, gets into court and presents herself nicely."

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Curtis Plaza

Band 4

Curtis Plaza advises financial institutions, trustees and corporations on a broad range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He is adept at representing creditors in industries including media and construction.

"Mr Plaza's acumen in bankruptcy is very impressive."

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