Practice Areas
Education
- J.D., cum laude, 2002, Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
- M.B.A., 2002, Temple University School of Business and Management
- B.S., with highest distinction, 1997, The Pennsylvania State University
Admissions to Practice
- Delaware, 2002
Daniel is Special Counsel with the Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group. Daniel’s practice is focused on corporate restructuring and bankruptcy. Daniel has been involved in bankruptcy proceedings and litigation on behalf of a variety of national and regional clients, including debtors, creditors, official committees of unsecured creditors, an official committee of equity security holders and various ad hoc committees. He currently represents publicly-held and privately-held companies in their efforts to restructure. In addition, Daniel acts as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in various bankruptcy related litigation matters, including among others, preference, fraudulent transfer, and turnover actions.
Professional and Community Activities
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Delaware State Bar Association
News
- Morris Nichols Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group Wins 2010 Turnaround Atlas Award
Morris Nichols’ Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group has won a Turnaround Atlas Award for its role as debtor’s counsel to Big 10 Tire Stores in the successful reorganization and sale of its operations. - Morris Nichols Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group Named a Finalist in Three Categories for the 4th Annual Turnaround Awards
The M&A Advisor today announced that Morris Nichols’ Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group has been named a finalist in three categories for the 4th Annual Turnaround Awards. - Morris Nichols Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group Wins The M&A Advisor U.S. Middle-Market Financing Award
The M&A Advisor has named Morris Nichols’ Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group the winner of its U.S. Middle-Market Financing Award in the Retail Manufacturing/Distribution & Good/Services sector deal category for its representation of Hancock Fabrics, Inc., in its successful Chapter 11 reorganization. - Morris Nichols Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group Wins Turnaround Atlas Award For Role in Restructuring of Hancock Fabrics, Inc.
Morris Nichols’ Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group has won a Turnaround Atlas Award for its role in the restructuring of Hancock Fabrics, Inc. - Morris Nichols Recognized for Role as Debtor's Counsel in Successful Reorganization of Big 10 Tire Stores
Morris Nichols’ Business Reorganization and Restructuring Group was recognized for its role as debtor’s counsel to Big 10 Tire Stores.
Notable Publications and Presentations
- Robert J. Dehney, Curtis S. Miller, Daniel B. Butz, Restructuring Under Delaware Law: An Attractive Alternative, Financier Worldwide -- Global Restructuring Review 2005, at 47-48 (Sept. 2005)
- Robert J. Dehney, Curtis S. Miller, Daniel B. Butz, The Importance of Good Corporate Form: Preventing the Involuntary Distribution of Your Assets to Creditors of a Bankruptcy Affiliate or Subsidiary, The Journal of Private Equity (Spring 2005)