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David J. Kozlowski

David J. Kozlowski
November 11, 2011
  • Associate
  • New York, NY
212.457.5481
david.kozlowski@arentfox.com

David Kozlowski is an associate in Arent Fox’s Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group where he focuses on corporate reorganization and bankruptcy matters.

Client work

David's recent matters have included:

Chapter 11 Debtor Representation

  • In re Morgan Industries Corporation, et al. (Bankr. D.N.J.)

Chapter 11 Creditors’ Committee Representations

  • Peninsula Hospital Center, et al. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
  • The Albert Lindley Lee Memorial Hospital a/k/a A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
  • Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, Inc. (Bankr. N.D.N.Y.)
  • Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co., et al. (Bankr. Del.)
  • BH S&B Holdings, LLC et al. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
  • Creative Group, Inc. et al. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
  • Hydrogen L.L.C. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
  • WorldSpace Inc. et al. (Bankr. Del.)
  • DHP Holdings II Corporation, et al. (Bankr. Del.)

Other Significant Representations

  • Representations of two different long term care pharmacy service providers in bankruptcy and out-of-court settlements covering a variety of issues.
  • Bankruptcy-related and collections work for a leading medical and surgical product manufacturer and distributor.
  • Multiple bankruptcy matters representing a leading automotive and equipment lessor as secured creditor.

Previous Work

David previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable John C. Ninfo, II, United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Western District of New York (2006 to 2008).

While attending law school, David interned for the Honorable Kevin Thomas Duffy, United States District Judge in the Southern District of New York, and the Honorable Jerome Feller, United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Eastern District of New York.

Professional Activities

  • American Bankruptcy Institute “Volo” Circuit Case Update, Editor and Author (2011–Present)
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, Bankruptcy Litigation Committee, Special Projects Subcommittee Member (2011)

Publications, Presentations and Recognitions

David’s publications include:

  • “Eighth Circuit Rules Trademark License is Executory Contract in Bankruptcy,” Arent Fox Legal Alert; October 15, 2012
  • “Delaware District Court Interprets DIP Financing and Compensation Orders in Barnes Bay Bankruptcy,” Arent Fox Legal Alert; October 10, 2012
  • Santiago v. Rivera (In re Santiago), American Bankruptcy Institute “Volo” Circuit Court Reporter; September 2012
  • In re River East Plaza, LLC, American Bankruptcy Institute “Volo” Circuit Court Reporter; January 2012
  • Bryen v. U.S. (In re Bryen), American Bankruptcy Institute “Volo” Circuit Court Reporter; November 2011
  • “Effects of BAPCPA on Commercial Leases and Designation Rights,” New York Real Property Law Journal, Vol. 37, No. 1; winter 2009
  • “Assumption or Rejection of Commercial Leases Under BAPCPA,” New York Real Property Law Journal, Vol. 35, No. 3; fall 2007
  • “Knocking Out Inequity: Problems and Prospects of Unions in Boxing,” NYSBA Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal, Vol. 17, No. 2; summer 2006
  • “Bitterness of the Sweet Science: A Look at Corruption, Deceit and Eroded Ethics in Boxing,” Holy Cross Journal of Law and Public Policy, Vol. X; 2006

Life Beyond the Law

In his free time, David enjoys playing softball, reading, and writing.

Bar and Court Admissions

  • New York Bar
  • US District Court, District of Connecticut
  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • US District Court, Northern District of New York
  • US District Court, Southern District of New York
  • US District Court, Western District of New York

Education

St. John's University School of Law
, JD
  ( American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review; Dean’s list )
Western Connecticut State University
, BA
  ( Dean’s list; Phi Alpha Theta - National History Honor Society )

Practices

  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring

Areas of Focus

  • Bankruptcies, Restructurings & Workouts
  • Committees of Unsecured Creditors
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