Atty. David M. Posner
I lead the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team in Kilpatrick's New York office and maintain a national practice representing companies, creditors' committees, chapter 11 trustees, acquirers, financial institutions, and other significant parties in interest in complex reorganizations and financially distressed situations. I serve as a legal and strategic advisor in connection with debtors’ and creditors’ rights, corporate reorganizations, commercial and general corporate transactions, distressed acquisitions, secured transactions and structuring of secured transactions, bankruptcy implications of c
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About David M. Posner at a Glance
David M. Posner is a bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1988) and Syracuse University (JD, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David M. Posner
- I lead the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team in Kilpatrick's New York office and maintain a national practice representing companies, creditors' committees, chapter 11 trustees, acquirers, financial institutions, and other significant parties in interest in complex reorganizations and financially distressed situations
- I serve as a legal and strategic advisor in connection with debtors’ and creditors’ rights, corporate reorganizations, commercial and general corporate transactions, distressed acquisitions, secured transactions and structuring of secured transactions, bankruptcy implications of corporate transactions and agreements, and the duties of officers and directors
- In addition, I have substantial litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation inside the context of complex reorganization cases and in state and federal courts around the country
- I have handled all manner of pre-trial proceedings and tried both jury and non-jury trials in bankruptcy court, state court and federal court
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David M. Posner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Posner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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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
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Why Clients in New York Choose David M. Posner
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 David M. Posner's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means David M. Posner's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David M. Posner 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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