We Specialize in Bankruptcy Law

Forman Holt members have a rich history in this area, specializing in sophisticated corporate bankruptcy cases assisting both debtors and creditors through three key practice areas: trustee & fiduciary, debtor representation and bankruptcy litigation. Additionally, we offer customized state court insolvency services and have broad strengths in all areas of business law including traditional commercial litigation.

Forman Holt is one of the top boutique-sized insolvency law firms in the United States.

Our attorneys have the depth of experience and the dedication to help our clients succeed. All told, our lawyers have participated in more than 20,000 insolvency cases throughout their careers, encountering issues in virtually every field of commerce in the region and helping to address every type of financial tragedy that a person or business could sustain.

Our litigators successfully handle all types of bankruptcy, commercial and civil cases in courts of all jurisdictions. The members of our firm bring expertise and integrity to the unique challenges of the legal system. We’re here to serve you.

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Forman Holt Named to "Best Law Firms" 2023

Forman Holt has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list for the New Jersey region in two bankruptcy-related practice areas. 

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Forman Holt Members Confirm Ammon Labs Chapter 11 Plan

The Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for Ammon Labs was confirmed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

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Charles M. Forman Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List

Managing Member of the firm Charles M. Forman, awarded the prestigious Lawyer of the Year recognition in back-to-back years (2020 & 2021), has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® list for 2023.

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NJBLF Recognized by Legal Services of NJ

The New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyers Foundation, led by the Foundation’s President Charles M. Forman, received the William J. Brennan, Jr. Citation for Justice from Legal Services of New Jersey for providing emergency funds that support LSNJ’s clients through challenging times.

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All Forman Holt Members Recognized by Super Lawyers

All of the firm’s members have been named to the prestigious Super Lawyers list in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, an honor reserved for only 5% of lawyers in each state.

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Charles M. Forman Appointed to NJIT Board of Overseers

The New Jersey Institute of Technology has appointed Forman Holt attorney Charles M. Forman, an alumnus of the University, to its Board of Overseers.

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Charles M. Forman Recognized By Chambers and Partners

Mr. Forman’s eighth consecutive year receiving that honor, he is ranked in “Band 2” in Chambers’ bankruptcy/restructuring category.

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Charles M. Forman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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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