Sam J. Alberts

Sam J. Alberts is a highly experienced attorney with more than 30 years of practice focused on restructuring, insolvency, bankruptcy, and complex litigation. He represents debtors, creditors, trustees, financial institutions, and governmental entities in high-stakes matters across the United States and internationally. His work regularly involves real estate, banking and finance, healthcare systems, energy companies, and large commercial enterprises facing financial or operational distress.

Sam earned his J.D., with honors, from George Washington University School of Law after completing a B.A., cum laude, from New York University. His academic training provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, negotiation, and complex problem-solving. This education prepared him to handle sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring matters involving regulated industries, cross-border transactions, pension obligations, and employment issues with clarity, discipline, and strategic focus in demanding professional environments.

Throughout his career, Sam has advised on some of the most significant bankruptcy cases in the country, including healthcare systems, financial institutions, municipalities, and international enterprises. He has served as counsel and trustee, leading negotiations that protected pensions, preserved operations, and delivered full recoveries for unsecured creditors. His experience spans Chapter 11, Chapter 9, Chapter 15, and out-of-court restructurings across diverse industries and complex regulatory environments worldwide.

Sam J. Alberts is known for guiding clients through high-pressure situations with efficiency, clarity, and strategic foresight. He regularly coordinates multi-party disputes, cross-border insolvencies, and sensitive investigations while balancing legal risk and business realities. Clients value his ability to simplify complex issues and deliver practical solutions. His work has earned consistent recognition from leading legal publications and professional organizations for excellence, leadership, and client-centered service worldwide in practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dentons Durham Jones & Pinegar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Massachusetts
• Virginia
• Washington

Education

• George Washington University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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