About

Provided by Riker Danzig LLP

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.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New Jersey

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Riker Danzig LLP represented The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, as trustee and notes collateral agent, in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Rite Aid Corporation, and certain of its affiliates.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dennis J. O'Grady
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Dennis J. O'Grady
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Senior Statespeople
Dennis O'Grady has a wealth of experience in counseling an array of clients on a variety of bankruptcy and restructuring issues.
Joseph L. Schwartz
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Joseph L. Schwartz
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Joseph Schwartz chairs the Riker Danzig bankruptcy and corporate restructuring group. He 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.

He's experienced, knowledgeable and always on top of the case.

Joe is knowledgeable, responsive and engaged.

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

Tara is very professional and timely in getting the workout.

Curtis Plaza
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Curtis Plaza
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Riker Danzig LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Dennis J. O'Grady
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Dennis J. O'Grady
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Senior Statespeople
Joseph L. Schwartz
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Joseph L. Schwartz
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 1
Tara J. Schellhorn
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Tara J. Schellhorn
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Band 3
Curtis Plaza
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Curtis Plaza
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Band 4

Members

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