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Riker Danzig LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Riker Danzig LLP

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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.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New Jersey

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Riker Danzig LLP offers expertise in a variety of bankruptcy matters, including bankruptcy-related litigation. It represents key parties including debtors, unsecured creditors’ committees, landlords, asset purchasers and indenture trustees across a range of sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Riker Danzig represented three insurance companies, collectively known as AIG, in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of the Diocese of Camden.

Strengths

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  • The firm's lawyers make sure they think 3 steps ahead.

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  • Riker's bankruptcy department is well run and efficient.

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  • Riker's attorneys are on top of things, knowledgeable and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDennis J. O'Grady
    Senior StatespeopleDennis J. O'Grady

    Dennis J. O'Grady

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

  • Band 1Joseph L. Schwartz
    Band 1Joseph L. Schwartz

    Joseph L. Schwartz

    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.

    • Joseph is truly at the top of his field. There are few, if any, finer than him.

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    • Joseph has a great ability to tackle problems.

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    • Joseph is highly respected in the bankruptcy space.

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    • Joseph understands the ins and outs of bankruptcy litigation.

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