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Eckert Seamans Expands in Philadelphia, Adds Eight Attorneys from Adelman Lavine Gold Schildhorn and Kleban

The national law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today announced that eight attorneys from Adelman Lavine Gold Schildhorn and Kleban, including all present name partners, will join the firm in a major expansion of Eckert Seamans’ Philadelphia office, effective April 2^nd.  Adelman Lavine is one of the nation’s premier bankruptcy and insolvency boutiques, having operated continuously in Philadelphia from its inception in 1950 and, more recently, in Wilmington.

Moving to Eckert Seamans are Lewis H. Gold, Gary M. Schildhorn, Barry D. Kleban, Gary D. Bressler, Alan I. Moldoff, Mark Pfeiffer, Alexander Moretsky, and Marie C. Dooley.  “With the addition of this group, Eckert Seamans has bolstered its already strong capabilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware in the areas of financial restructuring and insolvency, corporate and business law, and commercial litigation,” said Tim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of Eckert Seamans.  The addition brings the Philadelphia office to approximately 50 lawyers.

“The Adelman firm has a long and well-deserved reputation for excellence and they will be a great addition to our office and to our firm,” added Albert Bixler, member in charge of Eckert Seamans’ Philadelphia office.

“Before making our decision, we knew everything we did had to be in the best interests of our existing clients,” said Mr. Gold.  “We found that Eckert Seamans provided a solid fit on several levels, from the chemistry among our attorneys, to the commitment to providing quality counsel and the client-centered philosophies we share.  We’re looking forward to helping Eckert Seamans grow in Philadelphia and Delaware, and the ability to provide deeper legal resources and service in more practice areas to our existing clients.” 

Kitt Turner, Chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy Group said, “In one move, we have doubled the size of our bankruptcy practice and brought in a group of lawyers that will assist us in our efforts to be a pre-eminent bankruptcy powerhouse, especially as we continue our growth in Delaware.”

Messrs Gold, Schildhorn, Kleban, Bressler, and Moldoff will join Eckert Seamans as members in the business division.  Pfeiffer, Moretsky and Dooley will join the firm as associates.

Mr. Gold practices in the areas of corporate and business law, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy.  He has been with the Adelman firm since 1966.  Prior to joining Adelman, he was a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, in Washington, D.C.  He received his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and earned his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University.

Mr. Schildhorn focuses on corporate and business law, insolvency, and corporate bankruptcy and reorganizations.  He earned his law degree from Western New England School of Law and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.   

Mr. Kleban practices in the areas of insolvency and commercial transactions, representing debtors and creditors’ committees in business bankruptcies and out of court restructurings.  He received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University. 

Mr. Bressler’s focus is on business bankruptcy and insolvency, with extensive experience representing debtors, trustees and creditors’ committees.  He earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Moldoff concentrates in the areas of bankruptcy reorganization, commercial litigation and creditors’ rights.  He received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. 

Mr. Pfeiffer concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and commercial transactions.  He earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Kings College.

Mr. Moretsky focuses on bankruptcy reorganization, commercial litigation and creditors’ rights.  He received his law degree from Temple University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University.

Ms. Dooley concentrates in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation and creditors’ rights.  She received her law degree from Villanova University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from Duke University.

About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (www.eckertseamans.com), a national law firm with nine offices throughout the eastern United States, provides a full range of legal services nationwide to businesses of all sizes, institutions, municipalities, colleges and universities, government agencies and individuals.  Its practice areas encompass litigation, including mass tort and products liability litigation, corporate and business law, intellectual property law, labor and employment relations, aviation & aerospace law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, employee benefits, environmental law, construction law, municipal finance, real estate, and tax and estate law.  Eckert Seamans has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Southpointe, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Morgantown, West Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and White Plains, New York.