Brett is a principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman and is 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. Brett has substantial experience serving as counsel to creditor committees, individual creditors, and in out of court workouts. Brett also represents foreign liquidators and foreign companies who pursue and/or defend claims in U.S. based insolvency proceedings. Brett regularly represents parties 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. In recent years, Brett has expanded his litigation practice to include representing clients in commercial cases outside of the bankruptcy context, particularly in the health care industry.