Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors' rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court. Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his…

Described in Chambers USA as “an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer,” Jules Cohen represents banks and other lenders as secured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in all types of businesses. He has represented clients in notable bankruptcy proceedings, including, the billion dollar Chapter 11 case of…

Formerly counsel at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Raye Curry Elliott works with financial institutions, national retailers and other companies in state and local tax controversy matters throughout the United States. Her experience includes refund actions, audit defense, administrative…

Andrea Hartley is the co-chair of Akerman’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group, a nationally recognized team serving as bankruptcy counsel or receivers in many of the largest bankruptcy filings in the United States. An experienced bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigator, Andrea counsels…

D. Brett Marks represents troubled companies, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, private equity groups, trustees, and creditors' committees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, and litigation matters. Brett also has significant experience representing and…

David Otero’s national practice focuses on bankruptcy and tax litigation and counseling. A partner in both the Tax and Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Groups, his clients include Citigroup, Capital One, Nissan, Santander Bank, Sears, Synchrony Financial, U.S. Bank, Venus Fashion, and…

Highly regarded for his skillful resolution of bankruptcy and insolvency matters, David Parham represents corporate and partnership debtors, creditor committees, equity holders, secured and unsecured creditors, lessors, and trustees in bankruptcy proceedings, litigation, and workouts. His…

Carl Roston is ranked as top tier by Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, which notes he does “very sophisticated, high-level deals.” Also recognized on the "Elite Hall of Fame" list by The Legal 500 for Corporate - Middle Market M&A, Carl is one of 30 lawyers…

With more than 15 years of experience, Adam Swick focuses his practice on bankruptcy and complex commercial litigation matters. He has a robust international practice and has filed a multitude of Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases, many of which have resulted in critical opinions that helped shape the…

Steve Wirth is a commercial and business litigator focusing a large percentage of his practice on corporate bankruptcy matters. He has participated in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in the United States, including WorldCom, Enron Corporation, Global Crossing Limited, Refco, Inc., Lehman…