Overview
Brian also represents debtors, trustees, committees, and secured and unsecured creditors in complex Chapter 11 matters that include, among other issues, objections to confirmation, motions to dismiss, motions for the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee, relief from the automatic stay, claims objections, and disputes concerning the assumption or rejection of leases and lease cure amounts. Further, Brian regularly prosecutes and defends clients in avoidance action litigation, including preference and fraudulent transfer actions.
Prior Experience
While in law school, Brian interned for the Honorable David B. Vaughan, justice of the Supreme Court of New York, Kings County. He joined the firm following a clerkship with the Honorable W. Hunt Dumont, presiding judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
New Jersey
New York
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Clerkships
Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Hon. W. Hunt Dumont, 2008-2009
Education
Fordham University School of Law
J.D. Fordham Environmental Law Review (2008)
University of Rochester
B.A. (2004)
Insights & Events
Insights
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
Brian provided representation to unaccompanied minors from Central America seeking legal immigration status, as well as individuals on post-conviction supervision under federal reentry court program.
Professional Associations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- New York City Bar Association
Honors
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
This award is conferred by Kids in Need of Defense. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2021-25
This award is conferred by Best Lawyers. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-22
This award is conferred by Faegre Drinker. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - New York Super Lawyers — Rising Star, 2017-22
This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. - New Jersey Super Lawyers — Rising Star, 2014-22
This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.