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David Posner

David Posner

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Department

Career

Leveraging a deep knowledge of reorganization proceedings and commercial litigation earned from over 25 years in the practice of creditor-focused advocacy, David Posner is highly sought after by companies, creditors’ committees, acquirers, financial institutions, and other significant parties-in-interest for his counsel on complex reorganizations and financially distressed situations, as well as disputes over debtor/creditor rights.

David has represented the official committees of unsecured creditors in numerous Chapter 11 cases with $100 million or more in debt. His work spans such industries as retail, quick service restaurants, aviation, oil and gas, and financial services, among others. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients in the Chapter 11 bankruptcies of marquee brands such as Nine West, Gold’s Gym, American Apparel, Bon Ton Stores, Sbarro, and Reader’s Digest, to name a few. David is also highly knowledgeable in the areas of bankruptcy litigation, judgment enforcement, and bankruptcy appellate practice.

In addition to his work representing clients in reorganization proceedings, David has substantial commercial litigation experience in state and federal courts. He has tried both jury and non-jury trials in bankruptcy, state, and federal district courts.

Professional Memberships

American Bankruptcy Institute, member

-Unsecured Trade Creditors Committee, Co-chair (2010-2013)

Turnaround Management Association, New York City Chapter Education Committee, member

American Bar Association, Bankruptcy Sub-Committee of the Business Law Section, member

New York State Bar Association, member

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
David Posner regularly acts for creditors in complex bankruptcy matters. His recent experience includes cases involving the aviation and oil and gas sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He gives clear presentations on complex and sophisticated issues.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is phenomenal.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • David's years of experience shine through.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is super responsive and thoughtful.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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