Boutique Bankruptcy Practice

HALPERIN BATTAGLIA
BENZIJA, LLP

A Premier Wall Street Bankruptcy and Restructuring
Boutique Law Firm
— About the Firm

Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP

Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP is a dynamic firm dedicated to providing its clients with quality legal services at highly competitive rates. The firm’s primary practice area is bankruptcy, including post-confirmation trusts, chapter 11 reorganization and liquidation cases, out-of-court restructurings, debtor-creditor litigation, and business transactional advice. The firm also practices in the related areas of commercial litigation including, foreclosures, contracts, general corporate law and corporate services.

Alan D. Halperin, the founding and senior partner of the firm, received his training as part of the bankruptcy and restructuring department at the firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan. In starting his own firm, Mr. Halperin was determined to create a bankruptcy boutique with the experience and skill to rival the departments of the nation’s leading large firms, but with a level of efficiency and cost-effectiveness that large firms can seldom offer. Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP achieves that combined goal.

Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP has a dedicated team of career bankruptcy attorneys. Lending depth and support to the firm’s core bankruptcy practice are three lawyers with significant commercial litigation and corporate services expertise. The collective experience of the attorneys affiliated with Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP gives the firm the depth and breadth to effectively represent clients in any and all pre-bankruptcy, bankruptcy, post-bankruptcy and general commercial situations.

Christopher J. Battaglia, who became a partner in 2003, has practiced in Boston and New York, and has a broad diversity of bankruptcy experience. Walter Benzija, who became a partner in 2008, was previously a partner with Stevens & Lee, PC and has been practicing bankruptcy law since 1995.

— What We Do

Our Practice Areas

The firm’s primary practice area is bankruptcy, including out-of-court restructurings, Chapter 11 reorganization and liquidation cases, debtor-creditor litigation, and transactional advice.

Bankruptcy and
Restructuring

Counsel to debtors, creditors, committees and other parties in interest in complex bankruptcy proceedings and out of court restructurings.

Post-Confirmation Trust and Administrations

Serve as trustee and counsel to the trustee for various post-confirmation trusts and plan administrations.

Bankruptcy
Litigation

Represent debtors, trustees and creditors in various bankruptcy related litigations including preference and fraudulent transfers actions.

Commercial
Litigation

Represent corporations and individuals in complex commercial transaction litigations.

Creditors’
Rights

Offer strategic advice and guidance to lenders, businesses and individuals in foreclosure and enforcement proceedings.

Corporate Transaction and Advisory

Advise businesses and leaders navigating financial distress and related issues.

— Our Attorneys

Client-Focused Bankruptcy Professionals

Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP has a dedicated team of attorneys whose collective experience gives the firm the depth and breadth to effectively and efficiently represent clients in all bankruptcy, post-confirmation, workout and general commercial litigation situations.  Our core bankruptcy practice is supported by lawyers with significant commercial litigation and corporate services expertise, ensuring that all clients receive well-rounded, senior-level representation in all matters.

— Latest Updates

News & Publications

Stay current with the latest news from Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP — including attorney appointments, notable case victories, firm rankings, and published articles. Our attorneys are regularly called upon to handle complex and unique problems in bankruptcy and restructuring, and we share insights from the front lines of insolvency practice.

Halperin Battaglia Benzija Named to Best Law Firm List by Best Lawyers™ for 2026.

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Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP Achieves Level 1 National and Regional Ranking

Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP is proud to announce that for 2026 the Firm has achieved Level 1 National Ranking and Level 1 Regional Ranking in ...
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Halperin Battaglia Benzija LLP Achieves A Ranking in Chambers Spotlight 2026 New York Guide

We are excited and honored to announce that Halperin Battaglia Benzija LLP has achieved a ranking in the Chambers Spotlight 2026 New York Guide.  As ...
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