D. Brett Marks

D. Brett Marks

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
D. Brett Marks
D. Brett Marks
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Works at
Akerman LLP

229 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

D. Brett Marks represents troubled companies, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, private equity groups, trustees, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, and litigation matters. Brett also has significance experience representing and counseling officers and directors of insolvent companies, including defense of alleged breach of fiduciary duty claims and other claims of malfeasance.

Brett’s experience extends across a number of diverse sectors, including professional sports, gaming, telecommunications, real estate, finance, and technology. He is recognized by numerous publications for his work, including The Best Lawyers in America and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, among others.

Works at
Akerman LLP

229 Best Lawyers awards

Akerman LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, Florida State Bar

Affiliations

  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Dade County Bar Association - Bankruptcy Section, Member
  • South Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Fort Lauderdale (2025)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Fort Lauderdale (2023)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Fort Lauderdale (2023)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Fort Lauderdale (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
  • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2006, Listed as an "Up and Comer"
  • South Florida Legal Guide, Listed as an "Up and Comer"
  • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2011-2013, Listed for Bankruptcy & Workout

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