At Forman Holt, our commercial litigators are as skilled in business counseling as they are in litigation. We understand that every commercial litigation matter has both a legal and business dimension.
We also recognize that litigation is both expensive and time consuming. Therefore, we advise our clients of the risks inherent in litigation and any alternatives to the litigation process. Sometimes, disputes can only be resolved through court intervention. In these instances, Forman Holt’s litigators are known for their vigorous and aggressive representation.
Solving the complexities of a client’s case is our goal in every case. We will get the job done efficiently and within budget. – Erin J. Kennedy, Member, Forman Holt
You can trust that our litigators are accomplished in the discovery process, at taking depositions, in arguing motions, navigating settlement negotiations, at trial, on appeal, and in post-judgment collection. Our attorneys routinely appear in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. We conduct cases efficiently but thoroughly, while keeping our clients informed at all relevant states of the process.
We have extraordinary success rates in obtaining judgments and other remedies for our clients. However, a judgment does not always ensure a recovery. Our attorneys use both pre-judgment and post-judgment procedures to levy assets and collect judgments, to enforce security interest, to safeguard and liquidate collateral and to obtain injunctive relief and appointments of receivers and examiners.
We do not give up until we have exhausted all possible avenues of collection.
Our skilled commercial litigators are ready to address you with your business problems with experience, creativity and insight. Because of our commercial experience, we find innovative business solutions that other attorneys might overlook in a litigation context. We work closely with our clients to define both legal and business objectives. We then deliver on these strategies in a thoughtful and timely manner.
- Multi-jurisdictional practice
- Adept at business counseling
- A record of success in collection matters
- Solid collective expertise in bankruptcy-related litigation and general commercial litigation
- Familiarity with many industries ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations
- Reputation for efficient case management and saving clients substantial fees
Charles Forman, Michael Holt, and Erin Kennedy have been recognized by Bergen Magazine in its November 2025 article “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers 2025.”
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Charles Forman was presented with the New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyers Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing years of service to the bankruptcy community as well as leadership and integrity.
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Forman Holt is proud to share that Charles Forman, Michael Holt, and Erin Kennedy have once again been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026.
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Three members of Forman Holt have been selected to the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. We congratulate Charles Forman, Michael Holt & Erin Kennedy for their continued inclusion.
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The firm congratulates Charles M. Forman for his inclusion in Chambers, his tenth consecutive year receiving the honor in the Band 2 Bankruptcy / Restructuring category
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Charles M. Forman, Michael E. Holt, and Erin J. Kennedy have once again been recognized in 2024. Charles M. Forman has been named to the coveted Super Lawyers Top 100 List.
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Forman Holt has been named to the prestigious 2024 Tier 1 Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in New Jersey.
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Pursuant to an order of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Charles M. Forman, the Chapter 7 Trustee for NSI, Inc., has issued an additional distribution of $8 million to claimants.
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Erin Kennedy and Michael Holt confirmed the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for Ammon Analytical Laboratories LLC in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey on March 28, 2023.
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The NJ Bankruptcy Lawyers Foundation, led by the Foundation’s President Charles M. Forman, received the award from Legal Services of NJ for providing emergency funds that support LSNJ’s clients through challenging times.
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The New Jersey Institute of Technology has appointed Forman Holt attorney Charles M. Forman, an alumnus of the University, to the distinguished position on its Board of Overseers.
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The NJ Law Journal named Charles Forman as recipient of their 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. The committee considers which individuals helped to shape the law in NJ, through their work on the bench, in-house or building a firm.
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