Robert is a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on complex bankruptcy disputes and commercial litigation matters. 

In his bankruptcy practice, Robert regularly represents court-appointed fiduciaries in connection with Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases stemming from fraud and financial crimes. He has developed a reputation as a thorough and tenacious litigator who prosecutes fraudulent transfer, preference and professional liability claims with the objective of maximizing distributions to creditors. Robert also regularly represents debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees and liquidating trustees.  

He brings the same skills and measured, but relentless approach to his commercial litigation practice in prosecuting and defending business, real estate, aviation, admiralty, sports and entertainment, motor vehicle and ERISA/employee benefits disputes. 

Representative Matters

• Prosecuted avoidance claims seeking more than $84 million in recoveries in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case stemming from a massive check-kiting scheme.
• Served as special counsel to the Chapter 7 trustee in a bankruptcy case involving a $350 million international Ponzi scheme in which 7,000 victim-creditors obtained significant recoveries.
• Represented the Chapter 11 trustee of a law firm which collapsed following the revelation of a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme perpetrated by the firm’s principal and secured recoveries which contributed to a 100% distribution to victim-creditors.
• Represented several Italian professional tennis players in connection with a suit against the ATP concerning provisions of the official rulebook for the sport.