Joshua A. Sussberg

Joshua A. Sussberg

New York, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

215 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Biography

Josh Sussberg is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and is a partner in the Restructuring Practice Group.

Bloomberg Law News reported on October 5, 2022, that “Josh Sussberg is possibly the most ubiquitous bankruptcy attorney in the US, appearing often in courts from New York to Texas.” Josh is consistently recognized as one of the country’s leading restructuring lawyers and was recently ranked Band 1 both in New York and Nationwide by Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2022. The 2022 edition of Chambers USA noted that Josh “is excellent in his business acumen, client focus and responsiveness, and has the ability to maintain calm in the midst of chaos and under great pressure." The 2021 edition of Chambers USA described Josh as “an exceptional lawyer,” “very experienced and decisive,” and “the best at strategizing.” He was praised for being “wonderful in court” and “deeply in the details and always looking for practical solutions.”

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

215 Best Lawyers awards

Kirkland & Ellis LLP logo

Overview

  • Yeshiva University, J.D., graduated 2004
  • Yeshiva University, J.D., graduated 2004

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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