Michael Weinstein
Overview
Michael Weinstein advises on all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, representing a wide range of clients, including distressed businesses and individuals, acquirers of distressed assets, debt holders, and bankruptcy trustees. With deep experience navigating complex financial distress scenarios, he provides strong advocacy as a strategic problem-solver who helps clients pursue value-preserving outcomes in high-stakes situations. His approach emphasizes understanding both his clients’ goals and the motivations of the parties across the table, allowing him to tailor strategies that anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities.
Given his background, Michael appreciates that bankruptcy often sits at the intersection of several legal disciplines – including litigation, asset sales, restructurings, workouts, and court-approved reorganization plans – and he is adept at managing these moving parts efficiently throughout the engagement.
In addition to his bankruptcy and restructuring work, Michael also has extensive experience in real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, and financing of office, retail, residential, and industrial properties nationwide.
Credentials
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law, 2008 (J.D.)
- Tulane University, 2005 (B.A.)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Representation of Chapter 11 trustee in Chapter 11 cases of a financial services company, a construction company, a law firm, a residential apartment building, and a real estate developer.
- Representation of indenture trustee in multiple Chapter 11 cases.
- Provided counsel for lenders in negotiating, working out, and ultimately enforcing loans pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code.
- New York Metro Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2016, 2018-2023
- New York State Bar
- Americna Bankruptcy Institute