Recognized for taking a pragmatic approach to each of his matters, Brett Goodman represents clients in complex corporate bankruptcies, financial restructurings, workouts and related litigation. Parties on all sides of distressed situations – including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, DIP lenders, agents and trustees, official committees, fiduciaries, asset purchasers, insurers and other stakeholders – rely on Brett’s ability to navigate complicated issues and find solutions.
Brett’s practice spans across myriad sectors such as financial services, real estate, health care, media, aerospace, energy, retail and hospitality. Clients value his ability to align legal strategies with their commercial priorities in moments of critical inflection and financial uncertainty.
Education
- New York Law School (J.D., 2006)
- University of Michigan (B.G.S., 2003)
Bar Admission
- New York
- New Jersey
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Professional Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Turnaround Management Association
- Secured Finance Network
Recognition
- Awarded “Industrials Deal of the Year” by The M&A Advisor (2023)
- Named a New York “Rising Star” in Bankruptcy: Business by New York Super Lawyer Magazine-Metro Edition (2014 – 2021)
- Named a New York “Rising Star” in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights by New York Super Lawyer Magazine-Metro Edition (2013)
