David Powlen is a retired of counsel whose practice was primarily based in the firm’s Delaware office. His practice ranged from negotiating and documenting transactions to addressing actual or potential litigation. David was devoted to serving as a trusted adviser in all client assignments.

Experienced in business bankruptcy, insolvency and special situations, David was involved in Chapter 11 cases before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts throughout the country. He represented a variety of creditors; investors; purchasers of assets; parties to leases, licenses and other agreements; defendants in actions to recover alleged preferences or other transfers; and a variety of other clients. Also, he was engaged in merger, acquisition, financing and restructuring transactions, documenting commercial loans and rendering opinions on enforceability, special purpose entities, substantive non-consolidation, true sale and other creditors’ rights matters.

Credentials

Education

  • Harvard College, A.B.
  • Harvard Law School, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • Texas
  • Indiana
  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
  • Delaware
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