Gerard DiConza represents debtors, creditors, receivers, trustees, estate fiduciaries, distressed asset buyers, and other parties in interest in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. With more than 30 years of experience, clients turn to Gerry when the path forward requires strategic judgment, skilled execution and a pragmatic resolution. Gerry’s practice spans the full spectrum of bankruptcy and restructuring work. Whether prosecuting avoidable transfer claims on behalf of estate fiduciaries, navigating contested section 363 sales, or advising debtors in a restructuring, Gerry combines a practical approach with litigation and transactional fluency to help clients reassess their options.

Equal parts litigator and deal lawyer, Gerry knows when to press hard in contested litigation and when strategic negotiation will deliver better results. His experience prosecuting complex litigation claims gives him credibility at the bargaining table, while his transactional background allows him to structure creative solutions that preserve value and satisfy competing stakeholder interests.

Gerry has handled high-profile restructurings across industries, from high-end designer shoe retailers, national transportation and logistics companies, to commercial real estate owners. He has also litigated constitutional claims asserted by a trustee and mortgagee against a municipality and its employees in bankruptcy court, pursued insider fraud, avoidance and other claims for trustees, and resolved multimillion-dollar fee disputes for financial professionals.

Gerry is a frequent author and speaker on restructuring and bankruptcy topics, contributing regularly to industry publications and conferences.