
Adam M. Lavine
Lawyer
Adam Lavine represents debtors, creditors, board members, and other stakeholders in insolvency-related disputes and investigations, often serving as special litigation counsel to participants in Chapter 11 proceedings. Mr. Lavine also advises clients on the monetization and pursuit of high-value claims against principals and stakeholders in distressed situations, particularly in cases involving fraud, misconduct or asset concealment.
Mr. Lavine's insolvency and restructuring experience spreads across a number of industries, including financial services, technology, energy, retail, real estate and pharmaceuticals.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, he practiced in Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's restructuring group.
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Education
- New York University School of Law, JD
- University of Pennsylvania, BA
Accolades
- New York State Bar Association's, President's Pro Bono Service Award (2012)
Select Engagements
Insolvency Disputes and Investigations
Financial Products & Services Litigation
Professional & Community Involvement
- International Insolvency Institute, NextGen Leadership Program, Member
- Legal Services NYC, Pro Bono Associate Advisory Board, Member
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Publications & Presentations
- Author, "Bankruptcy Court Weighs in on Delaware's Prohibition on Deepening Insolvency Claims and Claims Against Directors Based on Relationship with Majority Shareholder" (LexisNexis Emerging Issues Analysis, 2016)
- Speaker, "Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Workouts" (17th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute, Practicing Law Institute, New York, December 2015)
- Author, "Confirm Now, Transfer Later: A Solution To Venue Problem" (Law360, August 2012)
- Co-Author, "CDOs: Bankruptcy-Remote, Not Bankruptcy-Proof" (Corporate Counsel, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, June 2012)
Credentials
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Education
- New York University School of Law, JD
- University of Pennsylvania, BA
Accolades
- New York State Bar Association's, President's Pro Bono Service Award (2012)
Engagements
Insolvency Disputes and Investigations
Financial Products & Services Litigation
News
Professional & Community Involvement
- International Insolvency Institute, NextGen Leadership Program, Member
- Legal Services NYC, Pro Bono Associate Advisory Board, Member
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Publications & Presentations
- Author, "Bankruptcy Court Weighs in on Delaware's Prohibition on Deepening Insolvency Claims and Claims Against Directors Based on Relationship with Majority Shareholder" (LexisNexis Emerging Issues Analysis, 2016)
- Speaker, "Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Workouts" (17th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute, Practicing Law Institute, New York, December 2015)
- Author, "Confirm Now, Transfer Later: A Solution To Venue Problem" (Law360, August 2012)
- Co-Author, "CDOs: Bankruptcy-Remote, Not Bankruptcy-Proof" (Corporate Counsel, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, June 2012)