Law Offices of David M. Banker
Business Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, and Complex Restructuring
Over 25 years of proven experience providing strategic, cost-effective legal solutions nationwide
Practice Areas
Business Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights
Providing strategic legal representation to navigate through complex matters with precision and expertise.
Bankruptcy
Offering insightful guidance and zealous advocacy to creditors and debtors that align with business goals.
Creditors' Rights
Protecting interests of creditors through diligent advocacy and effective negotiation.
Restructuring
Handling multifaceted out-of-court transactions with precision and strategic foresight.
Transactions
Delivering proactive advice in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy settings tailored to meet business needs.
Litigation
Handling bankruptcy related litigation and adversary proceedings in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
My practice is focused on business bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and complex restructurings nationwide, including providing counsel to institutional trade creditors, debtors, plan trustees, unsecured creditors' committees, investment funds, secured lenders, and lessors. I'm licensed in New York and New Jersey and frequently serve as a local resource for professionals handling matters in those jurisdictions.
I represented the unsecured creditors' committees in Prime Core, Novan, Tuesday Morning, Orchids Paper, CST Industries, Willowood USA Holdings, Centerstone Linen, Prestige Industries, and many more. I also represented the Official Committee of Equity Security Holders in the Pyxus International bankruptcy.
I have extensive experience representing parties in preference and fraudulent conveyance actions in numerous jurisdictions throughout the country, as well as writing and presenting on the topic.
Certified Mediator
I am a certified mediator on the register of mediators for the Southern District of New York and Delaware Bankruptcy Courts.
Notable Mediation Cases
Pre-Bankruptcy Planning
Strategic guidance through all steps of the bankruptcy process, including pre-bankruptcy planning and negotiating critical vendor agreements.
Claims & Objections
Expert counsel on the sale of claims and defending claim objections throughout the proceedings.
Lease Negotiations
Working with lessors on assumption and cure of leases, adequate protection orders, and claims related to lease rejection.
Recognition
Honors & Awards
Recognized for excellence in bankruptcy law and complex restructuring transactions.
New York Metro Super Lawyers
Creditor-Debtor Rights
M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
Telecommunications Deal of the Year
M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
Turnaround of the Year (Under $100MM)
Global M&A Network Atlas Awards
Distressed Deal of the Year, Middle Market
Global M&A Network Atlas Awards
Corporate Turnaround of the Year
Credentials
Licenses, Certifications & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Bar Admissions
Licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey
Mediation Certification
American Bankruptcy Institute / St. John's University 40 Hour Bankruptcy Mediation Training
Court Registries
Certified mediator on the register for the Southern District of New York and Delaware Bankruptcy Courts
Education
New York Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude
1997 - 2000The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude
1995 - 1997Contact
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