Brett is a principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman and a member of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Department. He serves as Managing Principal of the firm's New York  Office and a member of the firm's Management Committee.

His practice primarily involves the representation of creditors and commercial debtors in insolvency/restructuring matters. Most recently, Brett has served as counsel to creditor committees in several New Jersey based hospital bankruptcy proceedings, and has focused in recent years in assisting foreign  liquidators  pursue  claims  in  U.S.   based   insolvency   proceedings.   Brett   has substantial experience in bankruptcy related litigation matters, both defending parties who are sued for clawback/avoidance actions, as well as pursuing such actions on behalf of an estate.

Honors and Awards                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Recognized in Chambers USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2017.

Recognized in Chambers USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for  Business,  Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2016.

Recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2015 - 2018

Recognized on the New Jersey Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" List, 2008 – 2015 Honors and Awards

Organizations/Memberships                                                                                                        

American Bar Association

New Jersey State Bar Association

New York Turnaround Management Association

American Bankruptcy Institute

University of Cincinnati Alumni Association

Bankruptcy Inn of Court, Barrister Chair

International Council of Shopping Centers

Education

The University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio, J.D., 2000

University of Cincinnati Law Review John R. Sayler Book Award in Evidence Jacob Cox Honors Scholarship

Dean’s Honors List,  1998–2000

State University of New York, College of Fredonia, Fredonia, New York, B.A., magna cum laude, 1997

Dean’s Honors List, 1994–1997

Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Honors Society

Alma Mater Society