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 an associate 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.
News
- Daily Bankruptcy Review Ranks Morris Nichols #6 Nationwide And #1 Among Mid-Size and Small Firms
Morris Nichols was ranked first among mid-size and small law firms for the number of large, public-company bankruptcy cases filed around the country between 2001 and mid-2005 in which it acted as lead debtor’s counsel. The firm was ranked sixth among law firms of all sizes.
Publications
- Robert J. Dehney, Daniel B. Butz, Curtis Miller, Restructuring Under Delaware Law: An Attractive Alternative, Financier Worldwide -- Global Restructuring Review 2005, at 47-48 (Sept. 2005)
- Robert J. Dehney, Daniel B. Butz, Curtis Miller, 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)
Professional and Community Activities
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Delaware State Bar Association