Michael Menkowitz

Practice Areas

For 16 consecutive years, Michael has been selected to the Chambers USA Guide list as a ranked attorney in Pennsylvania for bankruptcy and restructuring law. An innovator in his field, he offers strategic legal guidance to businesses suffering from difficult financial circumstances.

Michael is Co-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

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. He is also on the board of directors for the Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia. 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.

Education