Pryor Cashman Welcomes Three Prominent Bankruptcy Attorneys

NEW YORK (February 7, 2011) - Ronald S. Beacher, one of the nation’s pre-eminent bankruptcy attorneys specializing in creditors' rights, litigation, and commercial and real estate transactional matters, has joined Pryor Cashman, bolstering the firm’s already prestigious Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Group. Beacher, who will co-chair the group, brings with him Michael H. Levison and Conrad K. Chiu, who join the firm as partners.

Beacher, Levison and Chiu came to Pryor Cashman from the New York City office of Day Pitney. They join partners Richard Levy, Jr., Mark R. Jacobs, Tina N. Moss and a host of other attorneys who provide legal representation to diverse clients confronted with the ever-growing range of issues arising under bankruptcy and insolvency law. These additions follow a recent influx of fourteen talented attorneys across multiple practice areas in the last year from leading New York firms.

“We are thrilled to have Ronald, Michael and Conrad on board as they bring a high level of expertise in bankruptcy and creditors rights, and are a perfect complement to our already well-established group,” said Ronald H. Shechtman, Pryor Cashman’s Managing Partner. “The addition of these three legal stars also builds upon the arrival last month of copyright partner Jacqueline Charlesworth from Morrison & Foerster, and labor and employment partner Alice Stock from Lowenstein Sandler. These new partners demonstrate that Pryor Cashman is a strong platform for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow and sustain their practices. ”

“Joining this elite team of bankruptcy veterans is a true honor and we look forward to expanding Pryor Cashman’s already strong foothold in this space,” said Beacher. “As a mid-size, general practice firm, Pryor Cashman provides a full complement of legal disciplines — the perfect platform for one-stop, cost efficient legal services that our clients are now demanding. We are looking forward to leveraging these capabilities to continue to provide outstanding service to our clients.”

Ronald S. Beacher focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors' rights, litigation, and commercial and real estate transactional matters. He has extensive experience representing equipment lessors, banks, and asset-based lenders in all aspects of transactions, commercial litigation, and insolvency. Beacher earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law - Newark in 1987 and his B.A. from Allegheny College in 1984.

Michael H. Levison represents creditors in connection with a wide array of commercial disputes, including default-based litigation, foreclosure, workout documentation and loan modification. He also has experience representing collateral managers, institutional lenders, franchise lenders, equipment lessors and other asset based lenders in matters pending throughout the United States. Before joining Day Pitney, Levison worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel with the Office of the Corporation Counsel for the City of New York. He earned his J.D. in 1998 from Georgetown University Law Center, and his B.A. from Brandeis University in 1995.

Conrad K. Chiu practices in the areas of bankruptcy, equipment leasing, and commercial litigation. He represents creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy practice, including litigation, work-outs, restructurings, and secured lending. Chiu frequently practices in both state and federal courts across the United States and is admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey. He received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1998, and his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in 1995. Chiu is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and is fluent in Mandarin.

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Pryor Cashman LLP (www.pryorcashman.com) is an independent full-service law firm with over 120 attorneys in its main office at 7 Times Square in New York City and an office in Los Angeles. With broad and sophisticated transactional and litigation practices, Pryor Cashman LLP provides a wide range of services to meet the varying legal needs of businesses and individuals. The firm has well-established relationships with firms throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world to serve its national and international clients.