About Edward Altabet

Ed is an experienced litigator who counsels businesses and entrepreneurs across a broad range of industries including financial services, banking, wealth management, technology, manufacturing, export/import, and real estate. Clients trust him to help them resolve their commercial and civil disputes involving contract disputes, lenders’ and creditors’ rights, secured transactions, real property, distressed businesses, securities litigation, partnership disputes, and business torts.

He also represents companies, not-for-profit corporations, religious institutions, directors, and senior executives in connection with corporate governance matters, including internal and regulatory-driven investigations relating to allegations of financial misconduct and breaches of fiduciary duties. Lender and creditor rights are a core part of Ed’s practice. He works to maximize the value of recoverable assets for his clients in court and through negotiated workouts with debtors.

Ed routinely represents banks and alternative lenders in connection with secured transactions arising under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and commercial mortgages, in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy court, and arbitration. He also advises secured creditors and judgment creditors concerning complex collections matters.

Ed is a fierce advocate for clients both in and out of the courtroom, with experience litigating matters before state, federal, and appellate courts. He advises on legal issues that affect a business’s day-to-day operations and long-term plans. This broad experience enables him to serve as outside general counsel for numerous clients.