Justin Alberto

Justin R. Alberto is a corporate restructuring and litigation attorney known for his practical approach to complex restructurings and high-stakes matters. He represents debtors, creditors' committees, and other significant stakeholders in chapter 11 proceedings. He has extensive experience handling valuation disputes, intercreditor conflicts, Section 363 asset sales, and contested plan confirmations across a wide range of industries, including retail, healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and automotive.

Justin has played key roles in several notable restructurings, including Purdue Pharma, Mallinckrodt, Silicon Valley Bank, JCPenney, and Saks. As one of the lead lawyers investigating the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis, he helped shape proceedings in Purdue Pharma's widely recognized bankruptcy case and continues to serve on the Disclosure Oversight Board. On the company side, he has led dozens of chapter 11 restructurings, including the successful reorganization of True Religion Apparel during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A seasoned litigator, certified mediator, frequent speaker, and law school mentor, Justin draws on decades of experience navigating restructurings, disputes, and distressed situations to help clients achieve practical business solutions.