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 relief in DC, the related company filed for bankruptcy protection in the Eastern District of Virginia. Not dissuaded by this filing, Mandelbaum moved to transfer the Virginia case to Washington DC to allow the DIP Lender to pursue its recourse in one jurisdiction. After a three-day in-person evidentiary hearing involving testimony from seven witnesses, Mandelbaum was victorious in its motion and the Virginia Judge ordered the case transferred to DC. The written decision also includes detailed findings of fact that will be valuable to the DIP Lender in enforcing its rights against the wrongdoers in various jurisdictions including in the DC case.
This is a terrific win which highlights Mandelbaum’s cross-disciplinary expertise and aggressive approach. The Mandelbaum team is led by Richard I. Simon and Jeffrey M. Rosenthal. Vincent J. Roldan and Christopher T. Zona litigated the multi-day contested proceeding on the motion to transfer venue. And lead associate, Ann S. Lee, provided invaluable assistance with the extensive pleadings.
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