Atty. Alan D. Lawn
Alan D. Lawn focuses his practice on bankruptcy litigation and business reorganizations and liquidations.
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About Alan D. Lawn at a glance
Alan D. Lawn is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alan D. Lawn focuses his practice on bankruptcy litigation and business reorganizations and liquidations
- He has experience representing debtors, DIP lenders, secured creditors, and unsecured creditors' committees in connection with major chapter 11 cases
- He received a Pro Bono Publico Award from The Legal Aid Society in 2009 for his representation of a non-profit Harlem community development organization in connection with its chapter 11 case
- He currently represents the SIPA and chapter 7 trustees overseeing the liquidation and asset recovery proceedings of the consolidated estates of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC and Bernard L. Madoff
- While attending New York University School of Law, Mr. Lawn was a member of the Annual Survey of American Law and won Best Oralist and Best Brief in the Orison S. Marden Moot Court Competition. https://www.windelsmarx.com/people/alan-lawn
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Alan D. Lawn is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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