E. Richard Dressel concentrates his practice in bankruptcy and financial workouts, representing individual and corporate debtors in Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings, as well as individuals in Chapter 13 proceedings. He also focuses on the representation of secured creditors in financial workouts, foreclosure and bankruptcy settings, and unsecured creditors and creditor committees in bankruptcy proceedings.
Among his published works, Mr. Dressel is co-editor of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Bankruptcy Practical Skills Series, 2005, 2009, 2011 and 2012 Editions.
Representative Matters
- Handling of personal workouts and bankruptcy proceedings, enabling individuals to receive a fresh start through a Chapter 7 proceeding or reorganize their personal financial affairs through either a Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 proceeding
- Restructuring of debts, both in and out of bankruptcy, for various businesses, including manufacturing, construction, retail and services companies, schools and nonprofit organizations
- Representation of creditors to protect their interests in both out-of-court workout and bankruptcy settings
Honors & Awards
- Top Attorney List, SJ Magazine, 2011
- Named a New Jersey "Super Lawyer," 2006 – 2009, by Thomson Reuters, publishers of New Jersey Super Lawyers
Professional Affiliations
- Camden County Bar Association
- Debtor/Creditor Relations Committee
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New Jersey Bankruptcy Inns of Court
- Master, 2005 - Present
Community Activities
Mr. Dressel is an active participant in the Rutgers University School of Law–Camden “Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project.” In addition, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, NJ.
News
- Press Release(May 7, 2012)
- Press Release(August 3, 2011)
- Press Release(March 27, 2009)
- Press Release(March 24, 2009)
- NJ Biz(November 24, 2008)
Seminars & Speaking Engagements
- Bankruptcy Primer and Tax Implications for Accountants
Articles & Alerts
- Bankruptcy Practical Skills SeriesCo-Editor, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education(2005, 2009, 2011 and 2012)
- Legal Alert(July 23, 2010)
- Bankruptcy Practical Skills SeriesCo-Author, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education(2009)
- New Jersey Law Journal, vol. CLXXXIII, no. 10, index 796(March 6, 2006)
- South Jersey Magazine(April 30, 2005)
Practice Areas
Industry Groups
News, Events & Articles
Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Education
- Villanova University Law School, J.D., 1988
- Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1984