LAWYER PROFILE
Paul J Battista

Paul J Battista

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Paul Battista focuses his practice on complex commercial bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and insolvency matters both in and out of court, including bankruptcy-related litigation and transactional work. Paul regularly represents Chapter 11 debtors in possession (DIP), creditors’ committees, DIP lenders, purchasers of assets and trustees in large and complex restructurings, workouts, and bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings in Florida and throughout the United States. Through his representations, Paul has gained significant bankruptcy- and insolvency-related experience in numerous types of businesses, and has been involved in most of the large bankruptcy cases filed in the Southern District of Florida and statewide.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy Litigation - Florida

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Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Paul Battista wins praise from all corners of the market for his extensive bankruptcy litigation and restructuring experience. He regularly acts on behalf of debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 disputes.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Florida: South

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Paul Battista wins praise from all corners of the market for his extensive bankruptcy litigation and restructuring experience. He regularly acts on behalf of debtors and creditors in complex Chapter 11 disputes.

Strengths

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  • Paul is always two steps ahead of his competition.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Battista is a master, I love watching him in court.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Paul Battista is exceptional in every sense. He is an exceptional negotiator who performs as ably in the boardroom with clients and in deal-making as when he is advocating in the courtroom.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Paul combines the ability to assess and solve business problems with an extraordinary courtroom demeanor.

    Bankruptcy LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

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