Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that Michael Z. Brownstein has joined the firm as a counsel in the Bankruptcy practice.

Michael Brownstein counsels clients in all facets of Chapter 11 cases, insolvency, workouts, bankruptcy and reorganization work. He has been involved in a wide range of bankruptcy litigation and handles high-profile representations as either debtor’s counsel, committee counsel, committee chairperson or member, lender/lessor counsel, equity committee and shareholder counsel.

“Michael is an accomplished bankruptcy lawyer, and we are pleased to welcome him to the firm,” said Alan M. Tarter, Managing Partner. “Michael’s depth and breadth of experience, technical sophistication, deal sensibility and focus on client service will be tremendous assets to our bankruptcy and restructuring clients.”

“Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is one of the leading firms representing middle-market companies in bankruptcy matters,” said Michael Brownstein. “Having worked with or across the table from many of the lawyers in the group during my career, I am excited to partner with its terrific team to continue to grow the bankruptcy practice.”

Michael has been named a top lawyer in bankruptcy and restructuring by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell. He is a frequent lecturer and author on bankruptcy law topics. He received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from the City College of New York. Prior to joining Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, Michael was a partner at Blank Rome in New York.