Basic Profile Info
- Name: Harris Donald Leinwand
- Experience: 56 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Bankruptcy
- Jurisdictions: District of Connecticut, EDNY, New York, SDNY
- Website: http://martindale.com/Harris-D-Leinwand/482670-lawyer.htm
Education
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Cornell University
J.D. (1968) | Law (1965 - 1968)
Honors: Legal Aid Society
Experience
- partner: Leinwand Maron Hendler & Krause (1973 - 1980)
Associations
- American Bankruptcy Institute: In numerous sections (Current)
- New York State Bar  # 1012087: Member (1969 - Current)
- Commercial Law League of America: Bankruptcy and Insolovency Section (1984 - 2009)
- New York State Bar Association: Commitee on Creditors' Rights ofr the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section (1989 - 2007)
- New York State Bar Association: Bankruptcy Law Committee of the Banking, Corporation and Business Law Section (1985 - 2007)
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York: Committee on Lectures and Continuing Education (1989 - 1992)
- Bankruptcy Lawyers Bar Association: Secretary (1973 - 1989)
Jurisdictions
- District of Connecticut (Since 1986)
- EDNY (Since 1970)
- New York (Since 1969)
- SDNY (Since 1970)
- 2nd Circuit (Since 1982)
Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information As of 2011, $500/hour
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Contact Info
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Biography
Harris Donald Leinwand retired from his legal practice in 2012. Throughout his career, he has provided legal representation to various secured and unsecured creditors, including banks, major oil companies, steel companies, mineral companies, food companies, and other large corporations. Additionally, he has worked with major landlords, creditors' committees, debtors, equity holders, and various third parties involved in Chapter 11 cases. His experience also includes representing trustees and debtors in Chapter 7 cases, as well as handling assignments for the benefit of creditors, bulk sales, and out-of-court workouts. Harris D. Leinwand has a successful track record of representing clients in complex legal matters, such as actions for preferences and fraudulent conveyances, as well as confirmed plans for debtors in diverse industries. In addition, he has experience representing creditors' committees in Chapter 11 cases for businesses ranging from metal and machine tool companies to retail store chains. Harris D. Leinwand has been involved in high-profile cases including WorldCom, Enron, Calpine, and Macy's, and continues to represent clients in ongoing legal proceedings. He has a history of successfully navigating various legal challenges, including moving to vacate stays, converting Chapter 11 cases to Chapter 7, and obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients in complex bankruptcy matters.