Michael Bernstein is chair of the firm’s national Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring practice. He is consistently distinguished as one of Washington’s top bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers by Chambers USA, which has described him as bringing “an encyclopedic knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code, an unbelievably tireless energy level, and a practical results-oriented approach to bankruptcy issues,” noting that clients describe him as a “fierce and zealous advocate and skilled negotiator,” and a “creative and loyal advocate whose knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code makes him incredible at getting the best results for his clients.”

He represents secured and unsecured creditors, committees, bondholders, investors, asset purchasers, private equity funds, debtors, directors, and other parties in a wide variety of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and in related litigation throughout the United States. He also advises clients concerning corporate governance and fiduciary duty issues arising in the insolvency context.

Mr. Bernstein is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, a Director of the American Bankruptcy Institute, a published author and a frequent lecturer. He has been interviewed by major newspapers and on television and radio, and has been invited on several occasions to testify as an independent expert, before Congress, concerning proposed bankruptcy legislation.

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