New Jersey Commercial Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Attorney
Douglas T. Tabachnik

Exclusively Providing Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditor Services and Commercial Litigation Services

With offices conveniently located in Freehold, New Jersey, the Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. specializes in business bankruptcy, commercial litigation and creditors' rights. Attorney Douglas Tabachnik provides successful solutions to his clients by offering a personal, hands-on approach with complete dedication to this area of law.

For more than 25 years, Douglas Tabachnik has provided superior, cost-efficient legal services in a compassionate and respectful manner to clients throughout New Jersey and New York within the following areas:

• Bankruptcy Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation
• Creditors' Rights
• Commercial Fraud
• Bankruptcy Fraud

Douglas Tabachnik maintains private practices in both New York and New Jersey, and he is of Counsel to the New York Law firm of Novack Burnbaum & Crystal, LLP.  Attorney Tabachnik’s most notable matters of involvement include representation of the Official Receiver of the State of Israel in the matter, Official Receiver of the State of Israel v. Nakash, et al. (In re: Nakash), representation of several defendants in the adversary proceedings brought in the case of In re: Crazy Eddie; representation of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the case of In re: Herald Center; and representation of certain creditors in the cases of In re: El Paso Electric Company; In re Braniff, Inc.; representation of a landlord in the case of In re: McCrory Corp., in which Mr. Tabachnik defeated the Debtor's efforts to assume his client's lease; and representation of the group owning the land lease involved with the Beverly Hills Barney's store in the case of In re: Barney's Inc. (In re: Colireen).

In addition, Mr. Tabachnik was one of the lead attorneys involved in the prosecution of Todd Michael Volpe in the bankruptcy court in connection with certain alleged fraudulent art schemes. Mr. Volpe subsequently pled guilty and was sentenced to a term of incarceration in connection with several counts of mail fraud regarding matters involved in the litigation.

A respected New Jersey Commercial Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Attorney, Douglas Tabachnik is the Committee Chair of the Bankruptcy Litigation Committee of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association. He has been a frequent guest lecturer for the National Business Institute, the New York State Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers' Association on the topics of bankruptcy and debt collection, tax Issues in bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, ethical issues in bankruptcy, fraudulent conveyance issues, and piercing the corporate veil.

As a skilled New Jersey Business Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Attorney, his expertise includes:

Business Bankruptcy Litigation - including actions to prevent the discharge of debts and debtors, fraudulent conveyance litigation, suits over the rights of creditors, termination of the automatic stay, recovery of property of creditors, assertion of landlord's interests, and any other litigation that might arise in the course of a commercial bankruptcy case.

Commercial Bankruptcy - including the protection of debtors' and creditors' interests, representation of trustees, receivers, creditors' committees, secured creditors, prosecution of creditors' rights and the confirmation of commercial bankruptcy cases.

Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation - including the prosecution and defense of parties involved in transactions claimed to be in violation of fraudulent conveyance statutes, under state and federal law, for the recovery of property alleged to have been fraudulently transferred or conveyed.

Commercial Debtors' Rights - including assertion of rights and privileges in bankruptcy matters and civil, lender liability, fraudulent conveyance, recovery of property and related litigation.

Creditors' Rights - including the prosecution of fraudulent conveyance matters, assertion of privileges of secured creditor status, commercial collections, representation of creditors in bankruptcy cases, actions to prevent the discharge of debts and debtors and related litigation.

Commercial Litigation - including litigation involving all matters of contract and commercial disputes, Uniform Commercial Code issues and related matters.

Commercial Law - principally including the counsel to businesses and business entities in the conduct of corporate and business affairs, the securitization of assets under the Uniform Commercial Code, the protection of transactional matters from attack by creditors, such as non-consolidation issues, the protection, and, alternatively, the piercing of the corporate veil.

“My firm is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and included in that publication's Bar Register of Pre-eminent Lawyers for recognition in our fields of expertise. We have over 25 years of experience specializing in the areas of bankruptcy litigation, commercial litigation and fraudulent conveyance litigation.”

-New Jersey Commercial Bankruptcy Attorney Douglas T. Tabachnik

If your New Jersey or New York business needs the assistance of an experienced commercial bankruptcy and creditors' rights lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. today at 866-775-6365, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

You have loaned money or provided products or services in good faith, but you're not getting paid. The situation is frustrating and time-consuming and may harm your personal financial health or that of your business. The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C.is passionately committed to solving your problem and aggressively collecting what you are owed -- as much as possible, as fast as possible, and as efficiently as possible.

Our attorneys are recognized by peers and judges as leaders in the fields of collection and creditor rights, bankruptcy and receivership, and business litigation. They have the same level of experience, sophistication, and thoroughness as attorneys in major law firms. Yet our rates are substantially lower than theirs, and your work will not be performed by less experienced associates.

The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. represents banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, loan servicers, insurance companies, businesses of all sizes, and individuals. We are an aggressive law firm that knows how to collect debts, recover assets, and win in the complicated arena of the bankruptcy courts.

We represent creditors in consumer and business bankruptcies, real and personal property foreclosures, loan workouts, and collections. We are expert at enforcement of judgments, pre-judgment attachments and receiverships. As "outside inside counsel" for small lenders, we provide practical, timely, advice.

ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME
When faced with a debtor who is falling behind or fails to pay, questions arise. What rights do you have? What are the best steps toward resolving an impasse? When a key customer files for bankruptcy protection, should you cooperate with other creditors, or compete with them? The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. finds the answers that best achieve your goals.

Our attorneys have represented lenders in bankruptcy courts nationwide and in the superior courts of almost every county in New Jersey. Unlike firms experienced in only one type of bankruptcy, our attorneys have expertise in Chapters 7, 11, and 13. We have caused the outright dismissal of bankruptcy cases and won numerous bankruptcy court judgments determining debts to be non-dischargeable due to borrower fraud or false representations.

IT'S EASY TO WORK WITH US
When you're not paid what you're owed, the last thing you need is additional grief. The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. values your time and enables you to use it efficiently. We want you to have a positive and satisfying experience as well as the best possible outcome. We deliver:

• Availability - we take your calls
• Responsiveness - we return your calls
• Knowledge - we answer your questions
• Integrity - we do what we say

WE HELP YOU

• Collect debts
• Enforce judgments
• Collect rent during a foreclosure through appointment of a receiver
• Negotiate a loan workout or modification
• Obtain prompt relief from stay in bankruptcy court
• Obtain protection as a lender in Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 plan reorganizations
• Win judgments of non-dischargeability in bankruptcy

If your New Jersey or New York business needs the assistance of an experienced commercial bankruptcy and creditors' rights lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. today at 866-775-6365, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

When a Financial Crisis Strikes Your Business,
Cut Your Losses, Maximize Your Opportunities

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE
When your business faces uncooperative creditors or a potential large judgment or other difficulties resulting from litigation, or when you have unpaid taxes or are otherwise overburdened with debt, it's hard to see beyond the pain. The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. is passionately committed to understanding the specifics of your problem and helping you achieve the best possible outcome, one that maximizes your future opportunities for success.

Our attorneys are recognized as leaders in their field. They have the same level of experience, sophistication and thoroughness as attorneys in major law firms. Our rates however, are substantially lower than such firms and your work will not be performed by less experienced associates.

We represent clients in the areas of business bankruptcy and financial reorganization, debt negotiation, bankruptcy litigation, fraudulent conveyance litigation and piercing the corporate veil.

ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME
Our clients include manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, service providers in numerous industries, banking and lending institutions and have included at times creditors consisting of all walks of entities ranging from vendor suppliers to nation states.

Our practice also, seeks to enable individuals with business debt to move forward with their lives without the loss of personal assets and to allow owners of failed businesses to close down their operations quickly and efficiently. The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. is committed to delivering aggressive and creative solutions to clients at affordable fees. We always strive to achieve our clients' goals and exceed their expectations.

IT'S EASY TO WORK WITH US
When you face financial adversity, the last thing you need is additional grief. The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. values your time and enables you to use it efficiently. We want you to have a positive and satisfying experience as well as the best possible outcome. We deliver:

• Availability - we take your calls
• Responsiveness - we return your calls
• Knowledge - we answer your questions
• Integrity - we do what we say

WE HELP YOU

• Improve business profitability
• Improve balance sheet by eliminating debt
• Stop collection actions and judgments
• Save businesses
• Eliminate or restructure taxes
• Protect business assets
• Negotiate payment terms for corporate and personal debt

If your New Jersey or New York business needs the assistance of an experienced commercial bankruptcy and creditors' rights lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. today at 866-775-6365, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

Certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification

Professional Profile

Attorney Douglas Tabachnik has over 25 years of experience in the field of debtor and creditor law. The Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, and is included in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers for recognition in its fields of expertise, including bankruptcy litigation, commercial litigation and creditors' rights.

If your New Jersey or New York business needs the assistance of an experienced commercial bankruptcy and creditors' rights lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C. today at 866-775-6365, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

FIRM ADDRESS:
Law Offices of Douglas T. Tabachnik, P.C.
Suite C
Woodhull House
63 West Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 866-775-6365
Hours: By appointment

MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:

Douglas T. Tabachnik

EDUCATION:

• Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1980
• Syracuse University Law Review Board of Editors
• Syracuse University School of Management, M.B.A., 1980
• George Washington University, B.A. (Political Science) with Special Honors, 1977
• University of Southern California, 1973-1974

COURTS ADMITTED:

• New York (1981)
• New Jersey (1990)
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1982)
  
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1982)
  
• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990)
  
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2000)
  
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2004)
  
• U.S. Supreme Court (2008)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• New York State Bar Association (Chair, Bankruptcy Litigation Committee of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section; Member, Bankruptcy Committee of the Business Law Section)
• New Jersey State Bar Association (Member and Legislative Coordinator, Bankruptcy Section)
• New York County Lawyers' Association (Bankruptcy Committee)
• American Bankruptcy Institute (Member, Commercial Fraud Task Force and Bankruptcy Litigation Committees)
• Commercial Law League of America (Member, Bankruptcy Section)
• Turnaround Management Association

PRACTICE AREAS:

• Bankruptcy Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Creditors' Rights
• Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation