Michael Mervis > Proskauer Rose LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Proskauer Rose LLP
11 TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036-8299
NEW YORK
United States
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Work Department

Litigation

Position

Mike Mervis is a veteran litigator who has tried dozens of cases in federal and state courts and before arbitral tribunals across the country. Mike represents clients in complex commercial matters, disputes over distressed debt and investments (particularly in large chapter 11 bankruptcy cases), real estate and entertainment industry disputes and intellectual property cases.

Mike is the Vice-Chair of Proskauer’s Litigation Department and heads the Firm’s Commercial Litigation Group. He is also the head of its Bankruptcy Litigation Group and co-head of the Private Credit Litigation Group. In bankruptcy matters, he represents debtors, lenders, and statutory and ad hoc committees in large chapter 11 cases in bankruptcy courts across the country. Mike has litigated the full spectrum of contested matters and adversary proceedings that arise during the lifecycle of complex chapter 11 cases.

Mike is the immediate past chair of Proskauer’s Hiring Committee and co-chair of Proskauer’s Summer Associate Program.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes

Proskauer Rose LLP is well-regarded in particular for its ability to handle arbitration and litigation in the asset management, sport, media, and life sciences spaces, though the team is active across a wide spectrum of commercial disputes. Litigation department chair Bart Williams is a key name for corporate investigations and white collar criminal cases, while vice-chair Michael Mervis is noted for his handling of cases in the real estate and entertainment spaces. Head of securities litigation Timothy Mungovan is based in Boston and routinely advises asset management clients on restructurings and bankruptcy matters in addition to handling private fund disputes. Jonathan Weiss is a key point of contact for both plaintiff and defense-side work in antitrust cases, class action suits, and securities litigation. Susan Gutierrez is a key name for the full suite of product liability issues. All attorneys named are based in Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.