Michael Busenkell

Michael Busenkell is a distinguished Delaware attorney concentrating on Chapter 11 reorganizations, insolvency, and creditors’ rights. A board-certified business bankruptcy specialist and Certified Management Accountant, he combines legal precision with financial insight to advise debtors, creditors, trustees, and receivers in complex restructurings, receiverships, and commercial litigation proceedings involving multifaceted financial and operational challenges.

Michael earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University. His certification as a management accountant enhances his ability to interpret intricate financial data and effectively align legal solutions with business objectives in both bankruptcy and transactional contexts.

Before founding Gellert, Scali, Busenkell & Brown, LLC, Michael served as a partner at a prominent Delaware law firm where he managed sophisticated corporate governance and business litigation matters. His representation includes breach of fiduciary duty claims, merger disputes, shareholder litigation, and cases involving indemnification, advancement, and voting rights, consistently delivering strategic, results-oriented advocacy.

Michael has been recognized as a Chambers USA Leading Attorney and is certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. His professional affiliations include the Delaware Bankruptcy Inns of Court, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Turnaround Management Association, reflecting his ongoing commitment to professional excellence and legal scholarship.

Throughout his career, Michael Busenkell has built a reputation for practical, client-centered representation. His extensive experience in insolvency, restructuring, and corporate litigation enables him to guide clients through high-stakes financial disputes and reorganizations. By combining disciplined legal analysis with sound business judgment, he continues to provide reliable counsel to businesses navigating complex financial and governance issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gellert, Seitz, Busenkell & Brown LLC
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Delaware Bankruptcy Inns of Court
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Turnaround Management Association

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Florida
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Temple University Beasley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Villanova University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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