Atty. Michael E. Holt
Michael Holt has built a reputation as a thorough and no-nonsense bankruptcy attorney and commercial litigator. Adept in crisis management and problem solving, Mr.
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About Michael E. Holt at a glance
Michael E. Holt is a bankruptcy attorney based in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, practicing at Forman Holt. Educated at Seton Hall University (JD, 1990). 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 Rochelle Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Michael Holt has built a reputation as a thorough and no-nonsense bankruptcy attorney and commercial litigator.
Adept in crisis management and problem solving, Mr. Holt represents fiduciaries in insolvency cases.
Mr. Holt often represents official creditor committees in the context of Chapter 11 proceedings and unofficial creditor committees in the context of business workouts. His skills keep him involved in an array of activities such as coordinating the windup of an operating debtor, administering the mandatory sale of a debtor's assets and pursuing creative solutions for recovery. He is respected both inside and outside the firm for his sound judgment, capable case management and diligent approach to work.
Distinctions:
- Selected to Super Lawyers 2006 - 2026
- Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2024 - 2026
- Named to "Top Lawyers of Bergen County" by 201 Magazine
- Actively participates in the ongoing education of the legal community
- Authors articles & guest lectures for the Bankruptcy Section of the New Jersey Bar Association
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochelle Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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