Dennis A. Meloro

Dennis A. Meloro focuses his practice on Chapter 11 cases, with a particular emphasis on bankruptcy-related litigation. He is experienced in representing chapter 11 debtors, unsecured creditors' committees, liquidating trustees, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, DIP lenders, and parties to adversary proceedings. Dennis also has experience in general corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware state courts.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Member, Winning Team, “Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (Small Cap)” for the sale of Nighthawk Energy, Global M&A Network’s Americas M&A Atlas Awards, 2018
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award, Chapter 11 Restructuring of the Year - Middle Markets, for the restructuring of Optima Specialty Steel, 2018
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Finance - Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy) - Corporate, 2018
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor's Turnaround Awards, Sec. 363 Sale of the Year (Over $100MM to $250MM) for the Section 363 sale of Eastern Outfitters, 2018
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, Consumer Services Restructuring of the Year for the acquisition of Last Call Guarantor by Fun Eats and Drinks, 2017
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, Entertainment Services Restructuring of the Year for the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for SFX Entertainment, 2017
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, Sec. 363 Sale of the Year ($25MM to $100MM) for the Section 363 sale of Last Call Guarantor, LLC, 2017
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, Restructuring of the Year (Over $500mm to $1 Billion) for the restructuring of FriendFinder Networks, 2015
•Member, Winning Team, ACG New York Champion’s Awards, Technology, Media, Telecom (over $100mm) for Restructuring of FriendFinder Networks Inc. - Senior Secured Notes and Second Lien Notes, 2014
•Member, Winning Team, Media & Entertainment Turnaround of the Year” for the reorganization of FriendFinder Networks Inc.,” Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2014
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Delaware Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2013
•Member, Winning Team, U.S. News - Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013