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Brett Theisen

Brett Theisen

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Brett Theisen has significant experience in debtor and creditor relations, complex corporate reorganizations, liquidations, and litigation related to bankruptcy and insolvency matters. He offers clients—including debtors-in-possession, trustees, fiduciaries, committees of unsecured creditors, secured creditors, lenders, indenture trustees, insurers, asset buyers, landlords, and trade creditors—a practical, results-focused, and business-oriented approach.

His litigation experience spans a wide array of issues in both federal and state courts, such as director and officer liability, lender liability, Ponzi scheme cases, complex fraudulent transfer and preference lawsuits, alter ego and veil-piercing, shareholder disputes, fraud, negligence, breaches of fiduciary duty and related claims, as well as general commercial and contract disputes.

Honors & Awards

In addition to Chambers USA, Mr. Theisen is listed on both the New Jersey and New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. He was also selected to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 40 Under Forty list in 2021.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New Jersey

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Brett Theisen is highlighted for his ability to handle bankruptcy and insolvency litigation. He is held in high regard for his experience in providing counsel on a range of matters, including Chapter 11 cases and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

Strengths

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  • Brett is always responsive.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brett has a strong strategic sense for Chapter 11 cases.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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