Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Bankruptcy & Business Law Attorneys NYC
Since 1987, Weltman & Moskowitz has provided high-quality legal representation to businesses, banks, credit unions, and individuals in complex litigation, bankruptcy, and corporate matters. Our attorneys, recognized for excellence by peers and clients, combine the resources of a large firm with personalized service and direct client communication. With offices in New York City and New Jersey, we serve clients in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across multiple jurisdictions. Our practice spans creditors' rights, business reorganization, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and employment law. We maintain the highest ethical standards while delivering cost-effective solutions through dedicated advocacy and strategic problem-solving.Our team's expertise in adversary proceedings, preference defense, and distressed asset sales has earned us trust from financial institutions and corporate clients. We prioritize efficiency and close supervision of cases, ensuring streamlined handling of complex legal challenges. Our attorneys' decades of combined experience in bankruptcy courts and federal litigation positions us to protect client interests aggressively. We serve diverse industries including banking, real estate, healthcare, and emerging sectors like cryptocurrency and cannabis. Our commitment to pro bono work and community engagement reflects our values as a client-focused legal partner.
Services
Business Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Commercial Litigation
Creditors Rights
Corporate Law
Real Estate Transactions
Employment Law
Asset Protection
Adversary Proceedings
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized bankruptcy and litigation experience
- Our attorneys maintain AV Preeminent peer review ratings
- We provide direct attorney access and personalized case management
- Our team has recovered millions for creditors in complex bankruptcies
- We combine large-firm capabilities with boutique-level service
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
What people say
Fantastic attorney
Excellent work
Results driven
Highest ethical standards
Aggressive negotiator
Services
Business Bankruptcy
We represent businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, focusing on debt restructuring and operational continuity. Our attorneys develop strategic solutions for financial distress while protecting client interests. With decades of courtroom experience, we navigate complex bankruptcy codes to achieve favorable outcomes for corporate clients.
Creditors Rights
Our practice includes enforcing creditors' rights through collections, asset recovery, and bankruptcy litigation. We specialize in preference defense, fraudulent transfer claims, and distressed asset sales. Our team helps financial institutions and commercial creditors maximize recoveries while maintaining compliance with evolving bankruptcy regulations.
Commercial Litigation
We handle complex commercial disputes involving contracts, shareholder rights, and business torts. Our litigation strategy focuses on efficient resolution while preparing for aggressive courtroom advocacy. The firm represents clients in state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions with proven trial success.
Corporate Law
Our corporate practice covers entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations. We provide counsel on corporate governance, partnership disputes, and regulatory compliance. The team assists businesses with transactional matters and strategic growth initiatives across various industries.
Adversary Proceedings
We specialize in bankruptcy-related litigation including preference actions, fraudulent transfer claims, and dischargeability disputes. Our attorneys represent debtors, creditors, and trustees in complex adversary proceedings. With deep bankruptcy court experience, we develop targeted strategies for these specialized cases.
People
Richard E. Weltman
Attorney
Founding partner with 35+ years of experience in bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Recognized for excellence in creditors' rights and complex financial disputes.
Michael L. Moskowitz
Attorney
Experienced litigator specializing in bankruptcy proceedings and commercial disputes. AV-rated attorney with a track record of successful client outcomes.
Michele K. Jaspan
Attorney
Skilled practitioner in corporate law and real estate transactions with extensive experience in business restructuring matters.
Melissa A. Guseynov
Attorney
Focused on bankruptcy litigation and creditors' rights with expertise in preference defense and distressed asset management.
Questions
What areas of law does Weltman & Moskowitz specialize in?
We focus on bankruptcy, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, corporate law, real estate transactions, and employment law matters.
Do you handle cases outside New York?
Yes, we represent clients in federal and state courts across New Jersey, California, Florida, and other jurisdictions.
What types of bankruptcy cases do you handle?
We represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcies nationwide.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize direct attorney access, regular updates, and clear communication tailored to each client's needs.
What experience do you have with business litigation?
Our attorneys have decades of experience resolving complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts.
