Atty. Brian E. Greer
Brian E. Greer has substantial experience representing creditors, debtors and equity investors in cross-border and domestic restructuring matters, both in and out of court.
Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 27+ Years Experience
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About Brian E. Greer at a Glance
Brian E. Greer is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University J.D. Research Editor, Hofstra Law Review (—) and State University of New York at Stony Brook B.A. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bankruptcy Institute •Committee Member, Bankruptcy Remote Entities •Member, INSOL •Member, Turnaround Management Association •Member, UJA •Member, Next Generation Committee •Mentor, NJ Leep. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian E. Greer
- Brian E. Greer has substantial experience representing creditors, debtors and equity investors in cross-border and domestic restructuring matters, both in and out of court
- He guides clients through complex restructurings, liability management transactions, bankruptcies, liquidations and other stressed or distressed situations
- Brian also regularly helps clients capitalize on opportunities as purchasers, sellers, and lenders in distressed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
- Brian’s clients include insurance company investment arms, private credit lenders, private equity funds, asset managers, hedge funds, securitization servicers, equity sponsors and interested and independent directors
- His award-winning practice spans a wide range of industries, including health care, NAV finance, energy, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, hospitality, financial services, media, gaming, construction, pharmaceuticals, IT consulting, life sciences, chemicals, and automotive
- Brian is recognized by IFLR 1000 as “Highly Regarded” for restructuring and insolvency and by the Legal 500 United States as a leading restructuring attorney
- Concentrations •Restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy •Creditor and ad hoc committee representations •Liability management transactions •Debtor representations •Distressed M&A and debt trading Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Restructuring •Listed, IFLR1000, “Highly Regarded - Restructuring and Insolvency” •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2025 •Team Member, The M&A Advisor, 'Materials Deal of the Year,' 2025 •Team Member, The M&A Advisor, 'Out-of-court Restructuring of the Year (US $100 million to $200 million)' •Team Member, The M&A Advisor, 'Cross-border Restructuring of the Year (US $100 million to $1 billion)' •Team Member, The M&A Advisor, “Deal of the Year (US $100 million to $500 million)” •Team Member, The M&A Advisor, “Industrials Deal of the Year (over US $100 million)” •Team Member, The American Lawyer, “Global Finance Deal of the Year, Restructuring and Insolvency, Middle East” •Team Member, The American Lawyer, “Grand Prize, Global Finance Deal of the Year”
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Brian E. Greer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian E. Greer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Brian E. Greer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian E. Greer's practice in the field of business, m&a, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian E. Greer brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and health care, Brian E. Greer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Brian E. Greer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian E. Greer Handles in New York
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