Member

Representative Matters

• Represented foreign representative in first Chapter 15 cross-border insolvency case filed in the District of Colorado.
• Represented bidders in purchase of assets in bankruptcy case.
• Represented secured creditors in bankruptcy cases and workouts.
• Represented landlords in major bankruptcy cases nationally.
• Represented telecommunications provider in major bankruptcy cases nationally.
• Represented national retailer in major bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
• Advised businesses in liquidating and winding down outside of bankruptcy.
• Represented owners, contractors and subcontractors in construction industry bankruptcy cases nationally.
• Represented Chapter 7 Trustees in significant complex litigation matters.
• Represented defendants in numerous bankruptcy adversary proceedings, including avoidance actions and in pursuing non-dischargeability claims.
• Obtained a defense verdict for a client and a $250,000 judgment on client's counterclaim in one week trial.

Published Opinions

• In re Petition of Ernst & Young, Inc., as Receiver of Klytie's Devs. Inc., et al., 383 B.R. 773 (Bankr. D. Colo. 2008) (recognition of Chapter 15 foreign proceeding).
• Giuliano v. U.S. Nursing Corporation (In re Lexington Healthcare Group, Inc.), 339 B.R. 570 (Bankr. D. Del.2006) (fraudulent transfer litigation).
• General Electric Capital Corp. v. Manager of Revenue and Ex Officio Treasurer for the City and County of Denver (In re Western Pacific Airlines, Inc.), 273 F.3d 1288 (10th Cir. 2001) (represented Chapter 7 trustee in tax lien priority litigation).
• Weinman v. Shaker Express, Inc. (In re Western Pacific Airlines, Inc.), 263 B.R. (D. Colo. 2001) (represented Chapter 7 trustee in adversary proceeding).
• Curiale v. Capolino, 883 F. Supp. 941 (S.D.N.Y. 1995) (RICO litigation).
• District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Ass'n v. Burnley, 936 F.2d 284 (6th Cir. 1991) (labor union lacked constitutional standing to pursue claims).

Professional Activities

• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Turnaround Management Association
• Adjunct Professor, University of Denver College of Law (2000-2001)

Education

• Juris Doctor, Fordham University School of Law, 1987
  
  • Member, Fordham University Law Review
• Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Duke University, 1982