Mr. Schwartz is an attorney at law and a real estate broker. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Schwartz practiced commercial bankruptcy law, representing debtors and creditors on a broad range of business reorganization and restructuring matters involving a variety of industries. Specifically, Mr. Schwartz represented numerous clients in chapter 11-related matters and now represents both consumers and businesses in all forms of restructuring, bankruptcy and workouts. In addition to handling all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring workouts, Mr. Schwartz worked on corporate matters, specifically acquisitions, mergers, and general corporate representation. Mr. Schwartz also handles all aspects of real estate short sales and has helped manage the sale of under-water properties in the states of Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida and Illinois.
Areas of Practice
Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and General Corporate Representation
Education
J.D. Loyola University Chicago (1997), Dean’s List
Law Journal, Decalogue Society VP, Loyola Graduate Committee on Jewish Affairs, Machon L’Torah Learning Network Scholarship
B.A. University of Michigan (1994), Dean’s List, Honors Convocation for Academic Achievement
Professional Profile
Samuel Schwartz began his professional career with a general corporate practice in 1997, and transitioned to general corporate and bankruptcy practice in 1998. Today Mr. Schwartz concentrates his practice in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring workouts, as well as real estate short sales, acquisitions, and general corporate representation.
Admissions
1997 Illinois
2004 Florida
2008 Nevada
2009 Arizona
Courts
Arizona Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Florida Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Illinois Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Nevada Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Representative Matters
Counsel for:
South Edge, LLC, developer of Southern Nevada’s Inspirada Master Planned Community
W. R. Grace & Co.’s asbestos related Chapter 11 bankruptcies;
Trans World Airlines, Inc. in its Chapter 11 cases;
Zenith Electronics Corporation in its corporate restructuring and Chapter 11 reorganization;
Jitney-Jungle Stores of America, Inc. in its Chapter 11 auction and liquidation;
AmeriServe Food Distribution in its Chapter 11 liquidation;
PhyAmerica Physician Services in its Chapter 11 restructuring, auction and sale;
The Williams Companies as the largest creditor in the bankruptcy of Williams Communication, Inc., among several other debtors and creditors in Chapter 11.
Prior Employment Experience
Associate, White & Case (Miami office), Kirkland & Ellis (Chicago office), FagelHaber LLC (Chicago office), Externship for the Internal Revenue Service, Appeals Division
Other Licenses
Mr. Schwartz is a licensed real estate broker in the States of Florida and Nevada, and a licensed property manager in the State of Nevada.
"Since the first day we met you, you have taken the pressure from us and guided us through this whole foreign process. Sam and Brian are wonderful and I think that trickles down into the rest of the office staff. I cannot say enough about your law firm and the people in it!!! You were right about everything. Brian was so on it yesterday. I was saying a little prayer the whole time but he is wonderful as well and reassured us everything was going to be ok. He just guided us along, so we knew what to expect."
- Shawn R.
"Schwartz Law firm did an incredible job of handling the sale of our home. They handled our biggest fear of managing the negotiation with the big bank, and simplified what could have been a frightening process for our family. Without their help, I do not believe we would have been able to negotiate the sale of our house in this economic environment. No one should try a workout directly with a bank without their help."
- Bob D.
"I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of your hard work, organization and vast knowledge in helping us with our bankruptcy. I know we are not completely done yet but I did not want you to go on leave without letting you know what a wonderful help you have been. You are so calm and patient and make us feel like we are the only client you are working on. Your whole office is incredible."
- Shawna R.