Andrew H. Sherman

Andrew H. Sherman is Chair of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Reorganization Practice Group. With decades of experience, he represents clients in business reorganizations, insolvency cases, and debt restructurings across the United States. His practice includes advising companies in financial distress, representing lenders in financings, and guiding investment firms in distressed acquisitions. He has also litigated significant commercial cases in both New York and New Jersey state and federal courts.

Mr. Sherman earned his A.B. from Cornell University before completing his J.D. at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. His academic achievements prepared him to navigate the complex intersections of bankruptcy law, restructuring, and litigation. This strong educational foundation continues to influence his ability to craft effective strategies for clients, whether they are debtors, creditors, or stakeholders in large-scale financial reorganizations.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sherman has led clients through some of the nation’s most complex and high‑profile Chapter 11 bankruptcies. He has advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in more than two dozen hospital and healthcare restructurings, including Hahnemann University Hospital and Saint Michael’s Medical Center. His track record also spans major corporate bankruptcy cases such as Motor Coach Industries International and Marcal Paper Mills. Companies and healthcare organizations turn to him for strategic guidance on restructuring, insolvency, and distressed transactions.

Andrew H. Sherman is recognized as a leading authority in bankruptcy and restructuring law. He is regularly selected for Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers. He also contributes to professional organizations, including the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association. Through publications, presentations, and leadership roles, he shares his knowledge with the legal community while continuing to help clients navigate the challenges of bankruptcy and financial reorganization.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
• Former Co-Chair, Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee
• Former Education Director, Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee
• Former Co-Chair, Health Care Committee
• Former Education Director, Health Care Committee
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Turnaround Management Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Essex County Bar Association
• Former Master, Bankruptcy Inn of Court

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell University
  A.B.

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