D. Brett Marks

D. Brett Marks

Fort Lauderdale, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Akerman LLP

242 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy

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.

Akerman LLP

242 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

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

  • Florida, Florida State Bar

  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Dade County Bar Association - Bankruptcy Section, Member
  • South Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association - Member
  • Florida, Florida State Bar
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Dade County Bar Association - Bankruptcy Section, Member
  • South Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association - Member
  • St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996

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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