Expansion of Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C.’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights Practice Featured in Law360
Richard W. Riley and Michael J. Custer, each of whom are counsel in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights Practice at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C., were featured in a Law360 Pulse article titled, “Pashman Stein Brings on Bankruptcy Pros in Delaware.” The article discusses Riley’s and Custer’s recent move to Pashman Stein, their noteworthy experience, and the future of Pashman Stein’s growing Bankruptcy practice. With the addition of Riley and Custer, the firm’s bankruptcy and restructuring team includes over a dozen attorneys, including chair John W. Weiss, partners Joseph C. Barsalona II, Leah M. Eisenberg, and Henry J. Jaffe, and special counsel David B. Stratton.
Rich Riley told Law360 Pulse that he will handle bankruptcy matters in Delaware and other jurisdictions and that he has been friends with John Weiss for many years, having previously practiced together.
"When the opportunity came to join John and others at Pashman Stein in Delaware, it was an easy decision for me," he said. "Pashman Stein will allow me to continue to assist clients in Delaware on a more cost-effective basis. I also look forward to helping to grow Pashman Stein's bankruptcy and restructuring practice in Delaware and other jurisdictions."
Mike Custer told Law360 Pulse that he previously worked with Pashman Stein attorneys Henry J. Jaffe and David B. Stratton.
"I'm thrilled to be part of the expansion of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Pashman Stein," Custer said, noting that his discussions with Weiss and other firm leaders "only reinforced my enthusiasm."
"The firm has a talented bench of attorneys with deep and broad experience, allowing the provision of first-rate services to clients at a cost-effective rate structure that distinguishes it from much of its competition. The firm has cemented itself as a significant player in bankruptcy practice, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth in the Delaware market and beyond,” said Custer.
Chair John Weiss told Law360 Pulse that the newcomers “are both extremely talented bankruptcy lawyers who will further strengthen the roster of talent in our Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditor’s Rights practice."
"Our bankruptcy practice has been on a growth trajectory since it was launched less than three years ago," Weiss said. "Not only have we built a strong bench of bankruptcy lawyers in New Jersey and New York, but we at the same time expanded our group's reach into Delaware with the establishment of our Wilmington office in June of 2022, and the subsequent growth of our group in Delaware since."
"What is perhaps most exciting, is that our culture and ability to offer our clients sophisticated services at a far more efficient rate structure has in turn resulted in expansion of our practice and our ability to continue to attract high caliber talent to further advance our group's size, capabilities, and market reach. It is a very exciting time to be part of our group at Pashman Stein and extremely rewarding to hear the buzz on the street about what we have done and are doing,” said Weiss.
To read the full Law360 Pulse article, click here.
