Banking

The Banking Group represents banks and other lenders in connection with business, real estate and commercial loan transactions. Attorneys in this Group are skilled in drafting loan documents in a wide variety of transactions, ranging from those involving routine promissory notes, deeds of trust, and security instruments to those concerning more complex situations involving real estate equity participations. Our attorneys provide a ready source of immediate advice for lenders who need to make quick decisions or seek ways to solve complex problems.

Jerald B. Lurie Mr. Lurie currently chairs the firm's Business Section. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, health care, real estate and tax law.

David B. Rudow Mr. Rudow is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and former Internal Revenue Service Agent. Mr. Rudow's practice focuses on the areas of federal and state taxation, business transactions, real estate and estate planning.

Walter R. Stone Mr. Stone's practice currently has its emphasis in the area of the acquisition, sale, development and management of commercial real estate, as well as the areas of general business, corporate and taxation law.

Oren D. Saltzman Mr. Saltzman's practice includes the areas of taxation, commercial and corporate law, civil litigation and creditors' rights.

Leslie J. Polt Mr. Polt concentrates his practice in financial services, leasing and business restructuring and bankruptcy. He represents banks, commercial financial companies, leasing companies and other institutional lenders.

Bankruptcy (Including Reorganizations and Creditors' Rights)

The Bankruptcy Group counsels individuals and businesses experiencing financial difficulties. Our attorneys review and analyze the client's financial condition and make recommendations appropriate to the client's special situation, whether through business workouts or relief under applicable state or federal law. If a Chapter 11 reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code is required, our attorneys use their expertise to assist the client with the formulation of a business plan for successful rehabilitation. In those instances where filing under the Bankruptcy Code would be ill advised, our may attorneys provide alternatives such as insolvency procedures in the state courts, assignments for the benefit of creditors, or receiverships. Additionally, our attorneys advise clients in all areas of creditors' rights, including, for example, representation of creditor committees, collection of judgments, foreclosure of mortgages, enforcement of security interests, and the institution of mechanics' liens and similar actions to secure collection of debts.

Oren D. Saltzman Mr. Saltzman's practice includes the areas of taxation, commercial and corporate law, civil litigation and creditors' rights.

Leslie J. Polt Mr. Polt concentrates his practice in financial services, leasing and business restructuring and bankruptcy. He represents banks, commercial financial companies, leasing companies and other institutional lenders.

Michael R. Severino Mr. Severino focuses his practice in commercial and bankruptcy litigation. His experience includes complex litigation in the federal, state and appellate courts, including intellectual property, construction and bankruptcy litigation.