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February 3, 2021
Under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor or trustee can seek to recover payments made to creditors within 90 days of a bankruptcy petition.
Michael Lichtenstein is a seasoned litigator who is recognized for his excellence in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in Washington, DC, Maryland and DC Super Lawyers, the Washingtonian, Smart CEO and in Chambers and Partners, which notes his “quality” as both a lawyer and mediator. Michael has delivered successful outcomes for financial institutions, creditors’ committees, creditors, property owners, debtors and equity holder clients in Chapter 11 proceedings in a dozen states, including Maryland, DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Tennessee, California and New York. He has helped clients in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, defense, real estate, technology and retail chains, in matters ranging from $25 to $400 million.
Debtor and creditor clients in or facing Chapter 11 proceedings have found Michael’s background as a corporate board member and his business focus a tremendous asset in successfully navigating the process. Michael represents clients from a variety of industries in the purchase or sale of assets in bankruptcy proceedings. He also provides expert witness and mediator services in Chapter 11 matters.
In addition to representing companies in bankruptcy and restructuring, Michael delivers successful outcomes in commercial litigation matters involving contracts, securities, telecommunications, construction, commercial real estate and intellectual property matters. He litigates in state and federal courts across the country and has argued several times before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Third Circuit.
Michael is a shareholder in the Litigation and Business and Financial Services Departments, chair of the Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Group, and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Prior to joining Shulman Rogers, he was a litigation and bankruptcy partner at Swidler Berlin, L.P. in Washington, DC. He has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a recognition of excellence from both his fellow attorneys and the judiciary.
February 3, 2021
Under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor or trustee can seek to recover payments made to creditors within 90 days of a bankruptcy petition.
December 14, 2020
October 14, 2020
Under the guidance of its counsel Shulman Rogers and Michael Lichtenstein, PMI has moved one step closer to confirmation of its reorganization plan.
August 20, 2020
Thirteen Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America® list.
June 9, 2020
In these difficult economic times, many small business owners will face what they might view as insurmountable challenges. One option to be considered is filing a petition under subchapter V of Chapter 11
May 19, 2020
Join the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, DC Startup Week, the D.C. Department of Small & Local Business Development, and Michael Lichtenstein from Shulman Rogers for this webinar on business bankruptcy.
May 8, 2020
On Thursday, May 7, 2020, Parking Management, Inc. (“PMI”) announced that it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and the Small Business Reorganization Act. Michael Lichtenstein, Chair of the Shulman Rogers Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Practice, represents PMI in the Chapter 11 proceeding.
April 27, 2020
If you are a Frontier Communications customer, please read:Frontier Communications Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection which, with its bondholders’ support, seeks to reduce the company’s debt by $10 billion.
April 14, 2020
The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 went into effect on February 20, 2020. The Act was designed to streamline the restructuring process for small businesses facing financial woes: entities whose total non-contingent liquidated secured and unsecured debts do not exceed $2,725,625.
March 23, 2020
There are dire health and economic consequences resulting from the COVID-19 virus. Exacerbated by state wide mandated closures, many small businesses are suffering and being forced to close or furlough employees.
December 6, 2019
Twelve Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers or 2020 Maryland Rising Stars list.
August 21, 2019
Widely recognized for their experience and leadership in the legal community, Shulman Rogers attorneys Sarah Cline and Michael Lichtenstein will all serve as presenters at the Maryland State Bar Association’s 2019 Advanced Real Property Institute on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel in Columbia, Maryland. For more information and to…
July 10, 2019
Michael Lichtenstein, Shulman Rogers’ Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group Chair, was recently named Chair of the Board of Directors for Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH). Michael has served as a volunteer and member of the MCCH Board of Directors since 2013 and was deeply honored by this appointment. Reflecting on his…
March 28, 2019
Join us on Tuesday, April 16 for an engaging presentation designed for bankers, creditors, landlords and business owners. Discussion Topics […]
March 14, 2019
Michael Lichtenstein, Chair of Shulman Rogers’ Bankruptcy/Restructuring group, represented Redox Power Systems, LLC, a solid oxide fuel cell company, in […]
December 11, 2018
POTOMAC, Md., December 11, 2018 — Thirteen Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers and […]
September 5, 2018
POTOMAC, Md., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ten Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America® list. Recognized attorneys and their respective […]
December 8, 2017
Shulman Rogers is proud to announce that the Washingtonian Magazine has listed three of the firm’s attorneys to the 2017 […]
October 13, 2017
Nine Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2018 Best Lawyers in America® list. Recognized attorneys and their respective practice areas […]
May 6, 2017
Michael Lichtenstein and Sara Clasper’s article “The Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Bankruptcy Proceedings” was published in the May 2017 issue […]
September 19, 2016
“A Split Supreme Court Leaves Spousal Guarantees Up in the Air,” an article written by Michael Lichtenstein of the Bankruptcy and […]
August 15, 2016
POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 15, 2016 — Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2017 Best […]
April 19, 2016
“Lifestyles of the Rich and Not So Famous in Bankruptcy Proceedings,” an article written by Michael Lichtenstein, co-chair of Shulman Rogers’ Bankruptcy […]
December 10, 2015
POTOMAC, Md., December 10, 2015 — Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2016 […]
December 4, 2015
POTOMAC, Md., Dec.1, 2015 — Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2015 Washingtonian […]
November 10, 2015
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“Violating a Debtor’s Discharge Injunction: Lender’s Beware,” an article written by Michael Lichtenstein, co-chair of Shulman Rogers’ Bankruptcy and Creditor’s […]
August 27, 2015
Law360, New York (August 27, 2015, 8:32 PM ET) — A Pennsylvania federal judge on Thursday denied an Eagle Bancorp. Inc. […]
August 18, 2015
POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 18, 2015 — Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2016 […]
August 11, 2015
PRESENTER: MICHAEL LICHTENSTEIN 3:00PM-4:15PM, EDT TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 Chapter 11 debtors are increasingly considering structured dismissals as a viable exit […]
July 7, 2015
Law360, New York (July 7, 2015, 10:27 PM ET) — An Eagle Bancorp Inc. unit’s security interest in a $1.25 […]
May 11, 2015
POTOMAC, Md., May 11, 2015 — Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2015 […]
April 1, 2015
As reported in Daily Bankruptcy Review today, The Healthy Back Store LLC, a Maryland-based retailer of Herman Miller chairs and […]
December 18, 2014
Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers listing: Jay M. […]
November 17, 2014
Thanks to Michael Lichtenstein and his Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights team as they worked together to brighten the lives of […]
October 28, 2014
Evaluating Benefits to Debtors and Creditors, Provisions of Dismissal Orders, and Key Objections to Structured Dismissals ALIVE 90-MINUTE CLE WEBINAR WITH INTERACTIVE […]
December 14, 2012
September 28, 2012
Michael Lichtenstein on Bankruptcy
March 26, 2012
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Shulman Rogers will be recognized for work on ‘Turnaround and Restructuring of Classic Brands’ transaction during the 10th Annual M&A […]
December 13, 2011
May 19, 2011
Rosecroft bankruptcy settlement approved Posted: 7:33 pm Thu, May 19, 2011 By Rachel Bernstein Daily Record Business Writer A settlement […]
February 28, 2011
By Rachel Bernstein Daily Record Business Writer Penn National Gaming Inc. closed Monday on its sale of Rosecroft Raceway, but […]
February 9, 2011
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Classic Sleep Files Chapter 11 to Pave Way for New Investor David Perry Furniture Today JESSUP, Md. — Classic Sleep […]