David
B. Smith is a partner and co-founder of Smith Giacometti. For
seven years prior to forming Smith Giacometti
, David was associated with the large international
law firm of Duane, Morris & Heckscher as a member of the firm’s
nationally-recognized Reorganization and Finance Department.
His practice is a diverse mix of commercial transactions and commercial
litigation with a focus in the area of bankruptcy from both the debtor
and creditor sides. His experience includes:
Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor
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Representing debtors and creditors in commercial loan workouts
and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases |
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Representing debtors and creditors in consumer-related matters,
including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases |
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Representing parties in bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance
litigation |
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Representing lenders and financial institutions in connection
with distressed commercial loans |
Corporate and Commercial Transactions
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Forming companies and providing general corporate counseling |
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Representing parties in the sale and acquisition of businesses |
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Representing parties in the sale and acquisition of real estate |
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Representing landlords and tenants in commercial real estate
transactions |
Litigation
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Representing parties in a wide variety of commercial litigation
in numerous state and federal courts |
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Representing parties in other dispute resolution arenas, including
arbitrations and mediation |
Education
J.D., 1990, Villanova University School of Law
B.A., minor in Legal Environment of Business, 1987, Pennsylvania
State University
Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Honors and Affiliations
Editor, Villanova Law Review, 1988-1990 and recipient of
the 1989-1990 award for outstanding achievement
Professional Activities and Affiliations
Member of Philadelphia Bar Association
David has authored and lectured on a number of topics including basic
and advanced bankruptcy topics, real estate workouts, mortgage foreclosures
and other topics relating to commercial transactions and commercial
litigation.
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