 Born: Albany, New York Admitted: 1998, New York and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Law School: Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1998) College: Union College of Union University (B.A., 1989); College of Saint Rose (M.B.A., 1995) |
Francis J. Brennan, Partner Email Address: fbrennan@nolanandheller.com Frank practices in the areas of bankruptcy and reorganizations, commercial real estate, business law and commercial litigation. He has successfully represented several substantial businesses in completing Chapter 11 reorganizations, and has argued appeals before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and appellate courts of the State of New York. Frank has also represented secured lenders in commercial loan workouts. Prior to joining the Firm, Frank was a Deputy Clerk for the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York, and served as Courtroom Deputy for the Honorable Robert E. Littlefield, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York. Frank’s recent legal projects include: · Successful reorganization of a regional printing company · Representation of secured lenders in preference litigation in the Bankruptcy Courts of Maryland and Delaware · Representation of lenders in non-dischargeability litigation in Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York · Representation of a secured lender in a Delaware bankruptcy proceeding involving a national owner/operator of healthcare facilities · Representation of a secured lender in a deed-in-lieu and resale transaction · Representation of a nursing home in its Chapter 11 proceeding · Representation of an internet-based manufacturer and distributor of premium prepared frozen meals in its Chapter 11 liquidation proceeding · Representation of a HVAC contractor in connection with its Chapter 11 reorganization · Representation of an independent pharmacy in connection with its Chapter 11 proceeding and sale of its assets to a national retail pharmacy
Frank is a past President of the Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association, and has lectured on collection and bankruptcy matters. He has been recognized in Super Lawyers – Upstate Edition -2009, Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights and Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition – July/August 2010 - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights.
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