Michael Sabella focuses his practice on the areas of restructuring, bankruptcy, corporate governance litigation and complex commercial litigation.
Drawing upon his federal clerkship, his LL.M. in Bankruptcy degree and prior legal experience, Michael combines his understanding of all aspects of restructuring and bankruptcy for a thorough and proactive approach to all client situations. He assists debtors, committees, secured and unsecured creditors, examiners and trustees in corporate and individual debtor cases ranging across all industries and in all aspects of litigation and transactions. Michael has presented on, and written about, a wide range of bankruptcy issues, including involuntary bankruptcy cases, bankruptcy case updates, fraudulent conveyance and preference litigation and issues, and interpretations of sections of the Bankruptcy Code.
Michael also represents corporate officers and directors in corporate governance litigation, including defense against lawsuits brought by trustees, receivers and other parties. He handles all stages of discovery, motion practice, litigation, mediation and settlement negotiations in these cases.
An advocate for pro bono cases and causes, Michael devotes time to assist pro bono clients with LGBTQ+ impact litigation and representation, asylum applications, post-conviction relief and amicus briefs for different human rights and interest groups.