Vincent J. Roldan is a Partner in the Firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, and Banking and Financial Services groups. He has represented parties in interest in various aspects of bankruptcy proceedings and out of court workouts across the U.S. He also represents clients in non-bankruptcy litigation in state and federal courts on various tort, contract, intellectual property and collection matters. He is a frequent speaker and published writer with respect to restructuring, commercial bankruptcy and distressed investing.

Mr. Roldan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Lewis M. Killian, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Florida. Mr. Roldan received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Mr. Roldan currently serves on the boards of three organizations: National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey, and Secured Finance Network.  He is also a past president of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York; a founding member of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association; and a member of the Asian American Bar Association of New York, for whom he founded the Bankruptcy and Restructuring committee. He received the New Jersey Law Journal’s Diverse Attorney of the Year Award in 2023.

  • New Jersey
  • New York

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Michigan, B.A.

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Victorious In Motion To Transfer Venue

March 1, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC currently represents the DIP Lender in a bankruptcy case in Washington DC.  The DIP Lender called a default after uncovering evidence that insiders of the DC-based debtor fraudulently overstated invoices and diverted contracts, employees, and assets to a related company in Virginia.  After Mandelbaum, on behalf of the DIP Lender, sought injunctive […]

Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Group Achieves Multiple Successes for Clients Using Various Exit Strategies, Led by Partner Vincent J. Roldan

July 12, 2023

Busy start to the summer for our Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights group, especially Partner Vincent J. Roldan. This week, he argued a contested confirmation hearing in the RTW Construction case (Bankr. D.N.J. 21-18595). The court overruled objections and stated it will confirm the Debtor’s Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. In the past couple of weeks, […]

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Helps Legendary New York Hair Salon, John Barrett, Come Out of Bankruptcy

September 24, 2022

The firm represented John Barrett Salon in its successful Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Existing management stayed in place, and the existing owner retained his equity. John Barrett Salon is a high end hairdressing salon located on 57th Street. The company survived the Covid era, withstood two variants (Delta and Omicron), and has not terminated any […]

Legal Victory: Dismissal of Bankruptcy Trustee’s Claim Against Client in High-Stakes Contract Dispute

March 1, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC partner Joshua S. Bauchner and Vincent J. Roldan recently achieved a legal triumph, securing the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a Bankruptcy Trustee against their client. The case centered on a 2018 contract related to a sanitation project in New York, from which the Trustee sought to recover funds despite the debtor's clear breaches of contract. The team's strategic arguments highlighted flaws in the lawsuit's foundation, leading to its dismissal and protecting their client from further liabilities linked to the debtor's failures.

Are Courts More Likely to Disallow Claims Purchases from Recipients of Avoidable Transfers?

August 12, 2020

By Vincent J. Roldan One of the greatest advantages of chapter 11 is that upon commencement, pre-petition debt is “frozen” and the debtor in possession is free from the collection efforts of creditors on such debts. That pre-petition debt will be resolved, hopefully, via a reorganization plan. For those creditors not willing to wait and […]

Vincent Roldan co-authors article for American Bankruptcy Institute Journal titled “BAP: A Settlement Agreement Is Not an Executory Contract”

January 11, 2024

Bankruptcy Code empowers debtors to assume, reject, or assign contracts/leases under § 365, even if contracts state otherwise. Mandelbaum Barrett PC Bankruptcy Partner Vincent J. Roldan, Esq. and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP Partner Minyao Wang, Esq. look at the recent Ninth Circuit BAP decision “In re Svenhard’s Swedish Bakery” where the court ruled […]

Vincent Roldan named to the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2023 Diverse Attorneys of the Year list

October 11, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Bankruptcy and Banking Partner, Vincent J. Roldan, Esq. has been named to New Jersey Law Journal’s 2023 Diverse Attorneys of the Year list. After receiving nominations from across the New Jersey legal community, the Law Journal announced its honorees. Congratulations to Vincent and all the honorees. Read the full article here.

Banking & Financial Partners – Richard Simon, Jeffrey Rosenthal, and Vincent Roldan – Attend the Mann Charitable Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing

August 31, 2023

Partners of the Mandelbaum Barrett PC Banking & Financial Service Group, Richard Simon, Jeffrey Rosenthal, and Vincent Roldan attended the Mann Charitable Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing this month. The event took place at the beautiful Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, New York, offering a great day of golf, food, and networking. The golf […]

22 Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers List

August 17, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to announce that 22 lawyers were recognized to the 2024 Best Lawyers list. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we have always strived for excellence and have consistently sought to uphold the highest standards of legal practice. This recognition serves as a reminder of our ongoing mission to provide unparalleled legal representation […]

Vincent J. Roldan, Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, to Emcee APALA-NJ 2023 Gala & Awards

July 27, 2023

Vincent J. Roldan, Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, will be taking the stage as the Master of Ceremonies for the APALA-NJ 2023 Gala & Awards this September at the Double Tree in Fort Lee, New Jersey! APALA-NJ is the largest specialty bar association that collectively represents the interests of Asian and Pacific American lawyers in […]

Partner Vincent J. Roldan Recognized in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2023

June 29, 2023

The Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2023 highlights an esteemed group of legal professionals renowned for their expertise in guiding companies through ailing economies and uncertain times. We are happy to announce that Vincent J. Roldan, a Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, has been recognized as […]

Navigating the Shifting Terrain of Subchapter V: Vincent J. Roldan Sheds Light on Conflicting Court Rulings in the ABI Law Journal

June 26, 2023

Discover the latest in the still-evolving landscape of Subchapter V. This insightful article, published in the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal, examines the application of nondischargeability provisions to corporate debtors. Written by Vincent J. Roldan, a Partner in Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, and Banking and Financial Services groups, this piece sheds light on conflicting court […]

Vincent J. Roldan will Speak on “Inflation/Recession: Impacts to Financing and Bankruptcy” in NYC.

September 27, 2022

The New York Institute of Credit and the Northeast Chapter of IFA are coming together to offer a program focused on topics such as inflation, recession, financing, bankruptcy, and more. Vincent J. Roldan, Partner in Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights, and Banking and Financial Services groups, will be speaking on “Inflation/Recession: Impacts to Financing and Bankruptcy.” If you […]

Vincent Roldan, Esq. Co-Authors Article in the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal titled “Fifth Circuit in CJ Holding Declines to Find ‘Excusable Neglect'”

July 19, 2022

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Partner Vincent Roldan, Esq. has co-authored an article with Jane Kim, Esq. in the July 2022 issue of American Bankruptcy Institute Journal titled “Fifth Circuit in CJ Holding Declines to Find ‘Excusable Neglect.‘” Read article here. Mr. Roldan also serves as the Coordinating Editor for ABI Journal.

Vincent Roldan to be panelist for a National Asian Pacific American Bar Association webinar titled "No Releases For You!"

March 2, 2022

Mandelbaum Barrett PC partner Vincent J. Roldan will be a panelist for a National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Bankruptcy & Restructuring Committee webinar on March 9th titled "No Releases For You!" Topics will include the use of the bankruptcy courts by companies and defendants to resolve mass torts cases, and related proposed congressional legislation.

Jeffrey Rosenthal and Vincent Roldan co-author New Jersey Law Journal article titled "The Big Dance: Bankruptcy Court to Analyze Texas Two Step"

January 27, 2022

Jeffrey M Rosenthal and Vincent J. Roldan of our Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights and Banking and Financial Services practice groups explore the Chapter 11 filing by a subsidiary of J&J in this article in the New Jersey Law Journal. The company used a corporate restructuring strategy known as the "Texas Two Step." The issue that will be in front of the New Jersey bankruptcy court -- Is the restructuring strategy a proper use of bankruptcy code?

Vincent J. Roldan and Jeffrey M. Rosenthal co-author article titled "Third Circuit Upholds Administrative Claims Bar Date"

January 19, 2022

Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights department partners Vincent J. Roldan and Jeffrey M. Rosenthal have co-authored an article in the January 2022 issue of American Bankruptcy Institute Journal titled "Third Circuit Upholds Administrative Claims Bar Date."

Vince Roldan Speaking on Encouraging Diversity in the Bankruptcy Bar

June 16, 2021

On June 16, Vincent Roldan will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey on "Encouraging Diversity in the Bankruptcy Bar."

Vince Roldan To Speak at AIRA Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference Virtual Series

May 24, 2021

Vince Roldan will be speaking at the AIRA (Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors) annual conference on June 8, 2021, discussing Subchapter V and issues involving retail and real estate restructurings.