Practice areas: Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2002
Education: Brooklyn Law School
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White & Wolnerman, PLLC
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A partner with White & Wolnerman, PLLC, in New York, New York, David Y. Wolnerman is a seasoned attorney with a comprehensive background in corporate crisis management, complex transactions, Chapter 11 restructurings, workouts, creditors' rights, business law and litigation. Over his career, he has adeptly represented and advised clients in various distressed situations, including reorganizations, liquidations, and distressed acquisitions and sales. His proficiency in handling large, high-profile cases across local and national arenas has made him a respected figure in the legal community.
Mr. Wolnerman excels in representing a diverse clientele, including creditors, debtors, lenders, investors and landlords. He is well-versed in all facets of corporate restructurings, commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, negotiation, risk analysis and asset protection strategies. His broad spectrum of experience, which spans from managing transactions for small and midsize businesses to handling intricate dealings for public corporations across multiple jurisdictions, ensures that his clients receive well-rounded business and legal counsel.
Before co-founding White & Wolnerman, PLLC, Mr. Wolnerman honed his skills working with the business finance, restructuring and bankruptcy groups at prestigious law firms. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in his field and a deep understanding of the complexities of bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring. He is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the New York City Bar Association, contributing to the discourse on bankruptcy and restructuring through these professional platforms.
Educationally, Mr. Wolnerman graduated cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 2001, where he was also involved with the Brooklyn Journal of Law and Policy, showcasing his early commitment to the legal field. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting, cum laude, from Brooklyn College in 1997. He has been licensed to practice in New York since 2002 and was admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York the same year.
Practice areas
Bankruptcy: Business, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Creditor Debtor Rights: BusinessFocus areas
Bankruptcy Law, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Collections, Contracts, Credit Repair, Debt Discharge, Foreclosure, Limited Liability Companies, Loan Modifications, Non-Compete Agreements, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trade Secret
- 40% Bankruptcy: Business
- 30% Business Litigation
- 20% Business/Corporate
- 10% Creditor Debtor Rights: Business
First Admitted: 2002
Professional Webpage: https://www.wwlawgroup.com/dwolnermanbio
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York State
- The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- American Bankruptcy Institute, Member
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Representative Clients
- Representation of Toronto Dominion (Texas) Inc. as administrative agent for Safety-Kleen’s pre-and post-petition lenders.
- Representation of Formica Corp. in its chapter 11 cases.
- Representation of APW, Ltd. In connection with its pre-packaged chapter 11 cases.
- Representation of Enron Corp. in its chapter 11 cases.
- Representation of Devcon Security Services Corp. in connection with the acquisition of Adelphia Security Business and related litigation.
- Representation of equity owner in the Venture Industries Chapter 11 case.
- Representation of potential acquirer of St. Vincent’s Hospital property.
- Representation of various financial advisors in connection with engagement/retention issues.
- Representation of Corporate Recovery Group, LLC as potential acquirer of Hawaiian Airlines.
- Representation of landlord RCPI Landmark Properties, L.L.C. in bankruptcy of Fifth Avenue Restaurant Acquisition Corp.
- Representation of landlord Jamestown Chelsea Market, LP in bankruptcy of Goupil Patisserie, Inc.
- Representation of Platinum Group, et al. in connection with Refco bankruptcy.
- Representation of Bank of Baroda as pre-petition lender to chapter 11 debtor Indu Craft, Inc.
- Representation of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the chapter 11 proceedings of Avianca Airlines.
- Representation of New York Helicopter Charter Inc. in its chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
- Representation of chapter 11 trustee in connection with bankruptcy of Solomon Dwek-related entities.
- Representation of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the chapter 11 proceedings of the 1031 Tax Group, Inc.
- Representation of Best-Metropolitan Towel & Linen Supply Co., Inc. in its chapter 11 proceeding.
- Representation of Allied Capital as pre-petition lender to chapter 11 debtor The Creative Group, Inc.
- Representation of Nomura Bank in connection with Lehman and Madoff bankruptcies.
- Representation of Colony Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. in bankruptcy of Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association, Inc.
- Representation of Barclays Bank as Administrative Agent for pre-and post-petition lenders in bankruptcy of Land Source Communities Development.
- Representation of Clarus Corp. in connection with its merger with Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
- Representation of owner and operator of Monticello Raceway in connection with its recovery of statutory commissions in the chapter 9 bankruptcy case of New York's largest off-track betting company.
- Representation of Jennifer Convertibles, Inc. in its chapter 11 case.
- Representation of Step One Credit Agreement Lenders in Tribune Company chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- Representation of Pre-Petition Debenture Holders and Tranche B DIP Lenders in chapter 11 bankruptcy of Global Capacity Group, Inc.
- Representation of Israeli battery company in the liquidation of its U.S. subsidiary.
- Representation of chain of boxing gyms in connection with an out-of-court restructuring.
- Representation of Chinese student housing business in connection with unfair competition and fraud litigation against competitor formed by former employees.
Educational Background
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York - Juris Doctor, cum laude, Brooklyn Journal of Law & Policy, June 2001
- Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York - Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, June 1997
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Panelist, Healthcare Industry Restructurings: How the 2005 Bankruptcy Code Amendments Change the Rules, The American Bar Association Health Law Section and The ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education teleconference, March 11, 2008.
- Co-author, Closing Out Derivative Transactions: Risk Mitigation and Close Out Netting, Chapter 7, U.S. Bankruptcy Implications of Close-Out Netting (Practicing Law Institute, 2009).
- Co-author, "Turmoil in the Health Care Industry - What about the Patients?", Americas Restructuring and Insolvency Guide, 2008 edition.
- Co-author, Law Firm Partnership Agreements, Chapter 9, Law Firm Bankruptcies (Law Journal Seminars - Press, 2005).
- Harvey R. Miller, et al., Impact of Debtor in Possession Financing and Adequate Protection on Corporate Governance and Chapter 11 Case Direction and the Use of Cash Collateral as an Alternative; New York University School of Law, Twenty-Ninth Annual Lawrence O. King & Charles Seligson Workshop on Bankruptcy and business Reorganization (September 2003).
Honors
- Selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2024
Industry Groups
- Entertainment
- Financial Institutions
- Hospitality
- Professional Partnerships
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Wholesale
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025
