Jeffrey S. Cianciulli

Jeffrey S. Cianciulli

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Jeffrey S. Cianciulli
Jeffrey S. Cianciulli
Philadelphia, PA
Works at
Weir LLP

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jeffrey Cianciulli is a partner at Weir LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he represents financial institutions, corporations, trustees, and individuals in complex commercial disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, corporate restructurings, workouts, and commercial loan and real estate transactions. His practice includes Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, with a focus on helping clients address financially distressed situations, business disputes, and litigation involving commercial relationships. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Mr. Cianciulli represents clients in state and federal courts in matters involving commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, real estate disputes, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, contract disputes, breach of contract claims, and unfair and deceptive business practices. He has served as lead counsel in trials and evidentiary hearings before judges and juries, including proceedings before the Delaware Court of Chancery.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Cianciulli advises businesses on corporate restructurings, workouts, risk management, and day-to-day legal and operational matters. He works with clients across a range of industries to develop practical strategies designed to address disputes efficiently while supporting long-term business objectives.

Works at
Weir LLP

9 Best Lawyers awards

Weir LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Tulane University, J.D.
  • Penn State, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Delaware, Delaware State Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • United States District and Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
  • United States District and Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District and Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District and Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District and Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware
  • Approved list of mediators for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Affiliations

  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
  • Philadelphia Bar Association - Member
  • Justinian Society - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Additional Information

  • Community Involvement
  • Member, Plymouth Township Planning Agency
  • Representative Matters

Representative matters have included:

  • Representation of a minority member and largest unsecured creditor in connection with a $12 million claim arising from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a national franchise company with more than 100 locations nationwide
  • Representation of a healthcare software company in business tort litigation involving the University of Delaware and a Department of Defense grant
  • Representation of a company providing mobile technology solutions for healthcare and enterprise industries
  • Representation of banking and financial institutions in litigation matters and commercial loan workouts
  • Representation of a plastic surgeon in a non-dischargeability matter involving a $20 million state court judgment
  • Representation of an individual trustee in the defense of a breach of fiduciary duty action in the Delaware Court of Chancery
  • Representation of a corporate debtor with approximately 100 employees and independent contractors in a Chapter 11 reorganization

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