Halperin Battaglia Benzija, LLP is proud to announce that effective January 1, 2016, Neal W. Cohen and Carrie E. Essenfeld have been named Of Counsel to the Firm. We congratulate them both on their new positions with the firm!

HBB congratulates our colleague Ligee Gu on being named to the board of the prestigious Don H. Liu Scholars Program. Ms. Gu will serve as Vice President of Communications. More information about the Scholars Program and its mission may be found here.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business released in June 2015. “Alan Halperin of Halperin Battaglia Raicht LLP is highly valued by clients as being ‘excellent to work with and very knowledgeable,’ and as ‘someone who knows the system inside out.’ One source notes: ‘You feel very confident in his ability not just to advance the ball, but to come to a conclusion.’ Halperin is praised for his debtor, creditor and trustee work.” Click here to read the entire article.

Ligee Gu was elected to the Board of the Asian American Bar Association of New York, where she serves as the Recording Secretary.

Donna Lieberman named to the 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers top women lawyers released on March 22, 2015.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP selected as debtor’s counsel to NSB Advisors LLC, a Fishkill, N.Y. based registered investment advisory firm. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin named to the 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyer top 100 lawyers.

Alan Halperin, Christopher Battaglia, Robert Raicht and Walter Benzija were named Super Lawyers in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category in the 2014 Super Lawyer Metro Edition.

Ligee Gu was named to the Rising Stars list in the 2014 Super Lawyers Metro Edition.

Alan Halperin named as liquidation trustee of Furniture Brands.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business released in June 2014.

Alan Halperin named as liquidation trustee of Green Field Energy Services.

Christopher Battaglia has been certified by the New York City Bar in the practice area of Mediation and Conflict Resolution.

Walter Benzija‘s article on Section 502(d) and claims trading published in February edition of American Bankruptcy Institute Journal as a featured article. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin quoted on DOJ lawsuit to enjoin American Airlines US Airways merger. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin serves as panelist for AABANY program on intellectual property issues in bankruptcy. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin quoted on new chapter 11 fee guidelines. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business released in May 2013. “Alan Halperin is a founding partner of boutique bankruptcy practice Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP. He is a hugely experienced attorney with experience in representing all manner of parties in bankruptcy cases. His recent highlights include acting as lead counsel to Word World, an Emmy Award winning children’s television show producer, during its recent bankruptcy.”

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP selected as debtor’s counsel to The Farber Center, a Manhattan based cancer treatment center.

Alan Halperin quoted on proposed American Airlines US Airways merger. Click here to read the entire article.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP successfully represents W. Diamond Corp in its acquisition of the operations of HMX Corporation. Alan Halperin and Donna Lieberman led the engagement.

Christopher Battaglia of HBR, counsel to the creditors Committee in Vann’s, successfully prosecutes motion for chapter 11 trustee over request for conversion.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business released in June 2012. “Alan Halperin is founding partner of boutique firm Halperin Battaglia Raicht LLP. “He sees through all the smoke and gets to the real issues very quickly and works around the clock to resolve them with creativity,” according to interviewees. He garners respect for his expertise in representing creditors and is also recognized for his bankruptcy litigation capabilities.”

Alan Halperin quoted on Madoff lawsuit. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin, Christopher Battaglia, Robert Raicht and Walter Benzija were named Super Lawyers in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category by Super Lawyer Magazine, as they and the firm have been included in the in the Summer 2012 edition.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP selected as debtor’s counsel to Contest Promotions, LLC – NY, LLC.

Alan Halperin speaking on NY Institute of Credit panel. Event details can be found here.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP is pleased to announce its recent success involving an appeal before the United States District Court for the S.D.N.Y. in the case of KP Fashion Company, 10-CV-08429 (NRB).  Donna Lieberman was lead counsel and Julie D. Dyas was on the brief. Click here to read the decision.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business released in June 2011.  “Alan Halperin, a founding partner at the bankruptcy boutique Halperin Battaglia Raicht LLP, is ‘an especially respected specialist in the sector.’  He is most known for his expertise in representing creditors, but also comes highly recommended for his formidable bankruptcy litigation capabilities.”

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP selected as debtor’s counsel to emmy award winning children’s television show producer, Word World, LLC.

Walter Benizja‘s article concerning the remedy of strict foreclosure in bankruptcy was published in the March 2011 ABI Journal. Click here to read the entire article.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP selected as Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Partsearch Technologies, Inc. 

Brunschwig & Fils files for chapter 11 protection, Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP represents the Debtor.

Alan Halperin quoted by Law360. Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin was included in Law360’s list of Admired Bankruptcy Attorneys released in September 2010.  “Regarded by clients as a brilliant strategist who gets the job done and by peers as a someone who marries legal smarts with deal-making acumen, Halperin Battaglia Raicht LLP’s Alan Halperin has earned a spot on Law360’s list of 10 Most Admired Bankruptcy Attorneys.” Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business Lawyers released in June 2010.  “Alan Halperin of the boutique Halperin Battaglia Raicht LLP is first choice for referrals for many of his peers and is characterized as ‘tenacious in going after what is due to his clients, while always remaining practical and pragmatic.’  Undertaking work for both debtors and creditors, he is lauded for doing ‘a great job in bankruptcy counseling and bankruptcy-related litigation.’”

Alan Halperin, Christopher Battaglia and Robert Raicht were named Super Lawyers in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category in the 2010 edition of Super Lawyer Magazine. Super Lawyers represent the top 5% of the lawyers practicing in each area and are chosen based in part on nominations from members of the bar.

Andrew P. Saulitis was named a Super Lawyer in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category in the 2010 edition of Super Lawyer Magazine.

Julie D. Dyas published an article titled: “Formal Composition Agreement: A Cost Effective Option to Chapter 11” in the April 30, 2010 edition New York Law Journal.  A link to the article can be found by clicking here.

Alan D. Halperin participated on a panel for Radio Ink Forecast 2010, “Radio Station Assets and Operations: A Look at the Broker Market and Optimizing Stick Values During the Restructuring of Radio” on December 8, 2009. Panel details can be found here.

Tana Seybert, LLC files for chapter 11 protection, Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP represents the Debtor.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP selected as Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Petrorig Pte.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP has been selected as conflicts counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of General Growth Properties Inc. et al.

Alan Halperin was included in the Chambers USA Client’s Guide of America’s Leading Lawyers For Business Lawyers released in June 2009.  “Alan Halperin of Halperin Battaglia Raicht LLP is another “pragmatic lawyer who won’t waste your time. He is an effective and creative negotiator who is good at working out strategies.  He acts for both debtors and creditors. ” Click here to read the entire article.

Alan Halperin, Christopher Battaglia and Robert Raicht were named Super Lawyers in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category in the 2009 edition of Super Lawyer Magazine. Super Lawyers represent the top 5% of the lawyers practicing in each area and are chosen based in part on nominations from members of the bar.

Everything But Water, LLC files for chapter 11 protection, Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP represents the Debtor.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP is selected to represent the chapter 11 trustee of Agriprocessors.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP successfully defends appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the case of U.S. Wireless Data, Inc.

Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP is pleased to announce its recent success involving an appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the case of U.S. Wireless Data, Inc. (“U.S. Wireless”), Docket No. 06-3449.  The firm represents Alan D. Halperin as the liquidation trustee under U.S, Wireless’ confirmed chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization.  The firm also represented U.S. Wireless as its counsel in the chapter 11 case.  Robert D. Raicht was lead counsel, Debra J. Cohen argued the case before the Court and Neal W. Cohen was on the brief. Click here to read the decision.

Alan Halperin, Christopher Battaglia and Robert Raicht were named Super Lawyers in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category in the September 2008 edition of Super Lawyer Magazine. Super Lawyers represent the top 5% of the lawyers practicing in each area and are chosen based in part on nominations from members of the bar.

Alan D. Halperin named post-confirmation Trustee of Fedders.

Arch/Shapes chapter 11 plan confirms, Halperin Battaglia Raicht, LLP serves as counsel to the Committee.

Alan D. Halperin chosen for Turnarounds and Workouts, Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers – 2007

Walter Benzija authors, “Letter of Credit in Sale Leaseback Transactions: One Size Does Not Fit All.”

Alan Halperin, Christopher Battaglia and Robert Raicht were named Super Lawyers in the Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights category in the September 2007 edition of Super Lawyer Magazine.