Our Firm
Samuel A. Schwartz, Esq.
Attorney and Principal
Mr. Schwartz is an attorney at law. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Schwartz practiced commercial bankruptcy law, representing debtors and creditors on a broad range of business reorganization and restructuring matters involving a variety of industries.
Specifically, Mr. Schwartz represented numerous clients in chapter 11-related matters and now represents both debtors and creditors in all forms of restructuring, bankruptcy and workouts. In addition to handling all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring workouts, Mr. Schwartz worked on corporate matters, specifically acquisitions, mergers, and general corporate representation. Mr. Schwartz also handles all aspects of real estate transactions.
Areas of Practice
Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate and General Corporate Representation
Education
- J.D. Loyola University Chicago (1997), Dean’s List
- Law Journal, Decalogue Society VP, Loyola Graduate Committee on Jewish Affairs, Machon L’Torah
- Learning Network Scholarship
- B.A. University of Michigan (1994), Dean’s List, Honors Convocation for Academic Achievement
Admissions
- 1997 Illinois
- 2004 Florida
- 2008 Nevada
- 2009 Arizona
Courts
- Arizona Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- Florida Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Illinois Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Nevada Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
- Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
Representative Matters
Counsel for:
- Alpha Bravo Holding Company in its acquisition of the Alpha Guardian related entities in their Chapter 11 bankruptcies;
- Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, LLC, it its Chapter 11 reorganization;
- South Edge, LLC, developer of Southern Nevada’s Inspirada Master Planned Community;
- W. R. Grace & Co.’s asbestos related Chapter 11 bankruptcies;
- Trans World Airlines, Inc. in its Chapter 11 cases;
- Zenith Electronics Corporation in its corporate restructuring and Chapter 11 reorganization;
- Jitney-Jungle Stores of America, Inc. in its Chapter 11 auction and liquidation;
- AmeriServe Food Distribution in its Chapter 11 liquidation;
- PhyAmerica Physician Services in its Chapter 11 restructuring, auction and sale;
- The Williams Companies as the largest creditor in the bankruptcy of Williams Communication, Inc.;
- among several other debtors and creditors in Chapter 11
Prior Employment Experience
- Associate, White & Case (Miami office)
- Kirkland & Ellis (Chicago office)
- FagelHaber LLC (Chicago office)
- Externship for the Internal Revenue Service, Appeals Division
Other Licenses
Mr. Schwartz is a licensed real estate broker in the States of Florida and Nevada.
