Steven J. "Steve" Reisman

Steven J. "Steve" Reisman

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
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
Steven J. "Steve" Reisman
Steven J. "Steve" Reisman
New York, NY
Works at
Katten

94 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Steven Reisman advises clients on a wide range of bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights matters. His work helps creditors maximize their recoveries, allows debtors to wind down or restructure as they desire and helps investors to locate hidden opportunity.

Steve is highly experienced in all aspects of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, as well as insolvency issues arising from transactions and out-of-court restructurings. He is particularly well-versed in the unique needs of parties to Chapter 11 proceedings, such as trustees, secured lenders, governmental entities, creditors' committees, indenture trustees, liquidators, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees, shareholders, and defendants in avoidance actions.Steve also advises investors seeking opportunities in Chapter 11 bankruptcies through the purchase of bankruptcy claims or other means.

His clients benefit from his understanding of the needs of all stakeholders, which allows them to negotiate more effectively during bankruptcy proceedings.His insolvency experience does not end at the US border. Steve has been involved in proceedings with clients in markets such as Mexico, Argentina and Canada, among others.

Works at
Katten

94 Best Lawyers awards

Katten logo

Locations

Education

  • St. John's University, J.D., graduated 1991

Client Testimonials

Smart, efficient and practical. Would definitely hire him again and again.

Steve Panagos

Steven is a great gentleman who has a personal touch with his clients.

Corrado Fabi (IMI Fabi)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
  • Creditors' and Debtors' Rights

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