Francis J. Brennan, Partner
Born:
Albany, New York, February 3, 1967

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 the 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
Frank is the Vice President of the Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association, and has lectured on collection and bankruptcy matters.

Practice Areas:
Commercial Litigation
Construction and Surety Law
Creditor's Rights
Insolvency and Business Reorganization

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