Adam T. Berkowitz

Partner/Director
Adam T. Berkowitz

Adam T. Berkowitz

Partner/Director

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Adam Berkowitz joined Garfunkel Wild, P.C. in 2013. Adam is Chair of the firm’s Corporate Reorganization and Bankruptcy Practice Group which provides advice on corporate reorganizations, business workouts, debt-restructurings, acquisitions of distressed assets and companies, and enforcement of creditors’ rights.  He is also a member of the Business Practice Group and the Finance and Real Estate Practice Group.

Adam’s practice includes all phases of debtor, creditor and lender representations in both Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts as well as the representation of acquirers and sellers of distressed assets.  He frequently provides general counsel on a variety of non-bankruptcy matters and has extensive experience representing distressed hospitals, health care related facilities and not-for-profit entities.

Prior to joining the firm, Adam was a senior associate at a large international law firm where he participated in many of the nation’s largest bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Adam was an associate editor of the Law Review at Hofstra University School of Law.

September 22, 2023|Firm News

Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Garfunkel Wild attorneys have once again been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers.

October 24, 2024|Firm News

36 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has recognized 36 Garfunkel Wild Attorneys across a range of the firm’s practice areas to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

June 24, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild and CohnReznick Webinar – Stabilizing Healthcare: Key Strategies To Enhance Financial And Operational Performance

Garfunkel Wild’s Burton S. Weston, Adam Berkowitz and CohnReznick’s Cynthia Romano, Chris Creger, Caroline Znaniec will present the webinar “Stabilizing Healthcare: Key Strategies To Enhance Financial And Operational Performance” on June 24, 2020.

Additional speaking & writing

Publications

  • Chapter 15 Overview: US Bankruptcy Cases Ancillary to Foreign Proceedings, (Practice Note) – Practical Law Company
  • International Litigation: US Laws Governing Cross-border Service of Process, (Practice Note) – Practical Law Company
  • International Litigation: Serving Process under the Hague Service Convention, (Practice Note) – Practical Law Company
  • International Litigation: Serving Process Outside the U.S., (Practice Note) – Practical Law CompanyA International Litigation and Arbitration Publication: Managing, Resolving, and Avoiding Cross-Border Business or Regulatory Disputes; Chapter 26, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Assistance to Non-U.S. Proceedings, Chapter 3, Service Outside U.S.

Adam Berkowitz joined Garfunkel Wild, P.C. in 2013. Adam is Chair of the firm’s Corporate Reorganization and Bankruptcy Practice Group which provides advice on corporate reorganizations, business workouts, debt-restructurings, acquisitions of distressed assets and companies, and enforcement of creditors’ rights.  He is also a member of the Business Practice Group and the Finance and Real Estate Practice Group.

Adam’s practice includes all phases of debtor, creditor and lender representations in both Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts as well as the representation of acquirers and sellers of distressed assets.  He frequently provides general counsel on a variety of non-bankruptcy matters and has extensive experience representing distressed hospitals, health care related facilities and not-for-profit entities.

Prior to joining the firm, Adam was a senior associate at a large international law firm where he participated in many of the nation’s largest bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Adam was an associate editor of the Law Review at Hofstra University School of Law.

June 24, 2020

Garfunkel Wild and CohnReznick Webinar – Stabilizing Healthcare: Key Strategies To Enhance Financial And Operational Performance

Garfunkel Wild’s Burton S. Weston, Adam Berkowitz and CohnReznick’s Cynthia Romano, Chris Creger, Caroline Znaniec will present the webinar “Stabilizing Healthcare: Key Strategies To Enhance Financial And Operational Performance” on June 24, 2020.

June 24, 2020|Events

Garfunkel Wild and CohnReznick Webinar – Stabilizing Healthcare: Key Strategies To Enhance Financial And Operational Performance

Garfunkel Wild’s Burton S. Weston, Adam Berkowitz and CohnReznick’s Cynthia Romano, Chris Creger, Caroline Znaniec will present the webinar “Stabilizing Healthcare: Key Strategies To Enhance Financial And Operational Performance” on June 24, 2020.

Additional speaking & writing

Publications

  • Chapter 15 Overview: US Bankruptcy Cases Ancillary to Foreign Proceedings, (Practice Note) – Practical Law Company
  • International Litigation: US Laws Governing Cross-border Service of Process, (Practice Note) – Practical Law Company
  • International Litigation: Serving Process under the Hague Service Convention, (Practice Note) – Practical Law Company
  • International Litigation: Serving Process Outside the U.S., (Practice Note) – Practical Law CompanyA International Litigation and Arbitration Publication: Managing, Resolving, and Avoiding Cross-Border Business or Regulatory Disputes; Chapter 26, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Assistance to Non-U.S. Proceedings, Chapter 3, Service Outside U.S.
Practices
Education
J.D.,
Hofstra University School of Law,
2003,
  • cum laude;
,
  • Associate Editor Law Review;
  • Citation of Excellence in Bankruptcy Law Classes;
  • Course Excellence Award in Property;
  • Merit Scholarship Recipient
,


B.S.,
Cornell University,
2000,
  • Industrial and Labor Relations International Business Program
,
Bar Admissions

New York

Court admissions

U.S. District Court: Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Bankruptcy Institute (Health Care Committee, Special Projects Leader)
  • American Health Law Association
AWARDS & RANKINGS
  • Super Lawyers – New York Metro (2023-2024)
  • Turnaround Atlas Award for Corporate Turnaround of the Year/Small Mid Markets (in the range of above $5 million to $150 million)
  • Citation of Excellence in Bankruptcy Law Classes
  • Course Excellence Award in Property
  • Merit Scholarship Recipient