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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

5 Years Ranked

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Provided by Michael Menkowitz

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An innovator in his field, he offers strategic legal guidance to businesses suffering from difficult financial circumstances.

Michael is Chair of the firm's Automotive Practice, and oversees a team that provides a full range of transactional, corporate and litigation services to automobile dealers.

Michael began his career at Fox Rothschild and served for many years as Chair of the Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Department. He also previously served as Managing Partner of the firm’s Philadelphia office. During his tenure at Fox, he served as the driving force behind complex, high-profile bankruptcy cases, particularly in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

For more than two decades, Michael has represented secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, trustees and debtors in a multitude of workout and bankruptcy matters, including complex Chapter 7 and 11 cases. He is experienced in a variety of industries including health care, retail, manufacturing, financial services, automotive and others. In addition, Michael has represented state and federal receivers, gaining a keen understanding of the many issues and pressures they face.

Michael is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and also serves on the Conflicts Committee.

Career

Chair, Automotive Practice Group | Former member of the firm’s Executive Committee; Previous Philadelphia Office Managing Partner | Previous Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice Group.

Active in the Philadelphia community, Michael works closely with the nonprofit, Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project (CBAP), providing support through supervising attorneys, working closely with law students and serving as a mentor. Additionally, he is a frequent writer and lecturer on creditors’ rights and other related topics.

Professional Memberships

American Bankruptcy Institute | Pennsylvania Bar Association | National Association of Dealer Counsel | Board of Directors, Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia.

Personal

Boston University School of Management (M.B.A., 1991) | Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1990) | Princeton University (A.B., 1987)

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Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania, New Jersey

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