Oct. 2023

Bodner Law PLLC represents unpaid produce seller enforce judgment under PACA against closed business and former owners and recovered full judgment amount through federal post-judgment enforcement procedures.

Sept. 2023

Bodner Law PLLC represents corporation and owner defend federal litigation under PACA and obtained dismissal of the action against all defendants on a PACA technicality.

July 2023

Bodner Law PLLC represents construction supply companies as defendants in adversary proceedings by Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors alleging over $700,000 in avoidable fraudulent conveyance claims and globally resolved the litigation for $12,500 with no admissions and for broad releases.

Mar. 2023

BODNER LAW PLLC is retained to represent former spouse and primary creditor in celebrity chef’s chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Jan. 2023

BODNER LAW PLLC represents Long Island warehousing and fulfillment facility as defendant in Kings County Supreme Court action and resolves complex dispute at the early stage of the case.

Dec. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC serves as co-counsel to creditor in construction debtor’s chapter 11 bankruptcy case and assists globally resolve disputes involving a decade of state court litigation that precipitated the bankruptcy proceedings through objections to the debtor’s proposed disclosure statement and chapter 11 plan, and through mediation.

Dec. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC represents guarantor of defunct corporation in Suffolk County Supreme Court action and resolves creditor's claims against guarantor for a fraction of the demanded amount.

Nov. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC represents former CFO defend complex multi-party director & officer liability claims by chapter 7 trustee, and the firm’s client was released of all claims without paying any portion of the settlement approved by the Bankruptcy Court.

Sept. 2022

Jonathan Bodner serves as a panelist at the NYIC Long Island Lunchtime Finance Program and discusses PACA’s implications on secured lenders and factors providing financing to the food industry.

Apr. 2022

As Of Counsel to Gutfleish Law LLC, Jonathan Bodner assisted represent client serving as the Bankruptcy Court appointed estate
Representative, and the Bankruptcy Court approved a $775,000 settlement of complex fraudulent transfer claims brought by client.

Apr. 2022

Chris McDonald, as Of Counsel to BODNER LAW PLLC, represents auto repair business as seller and closes sale transaction with buyer to be seller's tenant under long-term commercial lease.

Mar. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC represents elevator supply company and obtains dismissal of fraudulent conveyance adversary proceeding complaint brought by Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors.

Feb. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC is retained by regional supermarket co-operative to represent its interests as secured creditor in sub-chapter 5 Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Feb. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC represents multiple defendants in New York State Supreme Court business dispute and obtains order granting defendants' motion to dismiss entire case on jurisdictional grounds.

Jan. 2022

BODNER LAW PLLC assists defendant produce distributor reach settlement with multiple plaintiffs in contested Federal District Court PACA litigation, which settlement included lifting ex parte temporary restraints, unfreezing bank accounts, and defendant resuming business operations.

Dec. 2021

Jonathan Bodner receives 2021 Outstanding Partnership Award from Long Island based over-the-counter pharmaceutical manufacturer and long-time client Allegiant Health.

Dec. 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC represents regional produce distributor debtor in Federal District Court supervised PACA liquidation proceedings, with 100% distributions paid to PACA claimants with allowed PACA claims.

Oct. 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC represents jewelry wholesaler and obtains dismissal of claw-back lawsuit by Chapter 7 Trustee under Bankruptcy Code Section 547.

Aug. 2021

As Of Counsel to Gutfleish Law LLC, Jonathan Bodner assisted represent individual debtor obtain dismissal of second creditor's complaint, with prejudice, seeking to block and exempt alleged debts from bankruptcy discharge, and also obtained decision denying creditor's motion to amend its complaint.

July 2021

As Of Counsel to Gutfleish Law LLC, Jonathan Bodner assisted represent individual debtor obtain dismissal of complaint, with prejudice, seeking to block and exempt alleged debts from bankruptcy discharge.

July 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC launches The Bodner Blog focusing on PACA, bankruptcy, and when the two get tossed together.

July 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC celebrates the firm's 5 year anniversary.

June 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC moves offices to Carle Place, New York and continues to provide businesses and individuals with legal excellence, results and value.

May 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC assists produce distributor resolve complex lease dispute with national truck leasing company.

Apr. 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC assists guarantor resolve lender demand upon alleged commercial borrower default.

Mar. 2021

Federal District Court approves settlement between Jonathan Bodner, as court appointed Receiver, and constituents asserting competing claims under PACA, UCC, and consignment law, paving way for creditor distributions from liquidation proceeds.

Jan. 2021

BODNER LAW PLLC represents auto leasing company and closes transaction to modify, assume, and assign numerous auto leases to national supermarket in Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale.

Dec. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC represents contract vendees in defunct real estate development project's Chapter 11 proceedings, and Bankruptcy Court approves settlement providing for immediate partial payment of secured claim asserted under Bankruptcy Code Section 365(j).

Nov. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC represents regional supermarket cooperative in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings of owner of defunct store and obtains judgment of non-dischageability under Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(4) and PACA for unpaid produce.

Nov. 2020

Jonathan Bodner serves as a panelist at the NYIC Virtual Credit Smorgasbord Conference and discusses PACA’s implications on secured lenders and factors providing financing to the food industry.

Oct. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC represents produce supplier in jalapeño pepper dispute and obtains USDA reparation award for cover damages.

Sept. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC represents lender in contested Chapter 11 proceedings and obtains a Bankruptcy Court order granting its motion for the Bankruptcy Court to abstain and remand the pre-bankruptcy litigation back to the State Court.

July 2020

Jonathan Bodner serves as a panelist for the Secured Finance Network's webinar Lien On Me: What Secured Lenders And Factors Need To Know About PACA And Other Hidden Liens

May 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC assists guarantor obtain release of guaranty for several commercial leases in complex multi-party settlement.

Apr. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC advises produce suppliers on COVID-19 impact on PACA trust rights and how to respond to customer payment extension requests.

Mar. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC represents restaurant against general contractor in New York Supreme Court commercial dispute and obtains order striking the general contractor’s answer to complaint.

Feb. 2020

BODNER LAW PLLC represents telecom company in complex commercial dispute and obtains New York Supreme Court petition proceeding orders quashing numerous subpoenas for documents and testimony.

Dec. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC represents secured lender and obtains New York Supreme Court order granting preliminary injunction, appointing receiver, and issuing pre-judgment order of attachment against defaulting commercial borrower.

Nov. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC represents telecom company in complex executory contract negotiation with Chapter 11 debtor and consummates transaction.

Oct. 2019

Jonathan Bodner is appointed in federal action to serve as Receiver to liquidate the assets of a New Jersey produce distribution company.

Sept. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC serves as co-counsel and obtains federal restraining order against produce distributor under PACA.

Sept. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC is retained to represent D.I.P. lender in multi senior care & skilled nursing facility Chapter 11 case.

Sept. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC serves as co-counsel to plaintiff in federal action and defeats defendant’s motion to dismiss breach of contract and quasi contract claims.

Aug. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC assists commercial tenant resolve complex lease dispute without litigation.

May 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC represents investor group as stalking horse bidder in Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale and successfully acquires operating health club with over 4,000 members.

May 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC assists tomato distributor resolve complex commercial dispute without litigation.

May 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC serves as bankruptcy counsel to joint venture member in Chapter 11 commercial real estate sale approved through plan confirmation.

Apr. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC obtains seven-figure settlement for pharmaceutical distributor after obtaining ruling that distributorship agreement was wrongfully terminated.

Feb. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC is retained by regional supermarket co-operative to represent its interests as secured creditor in multi-debtor Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Jan. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC assists produce distributor recover 100% of principal, plus attorneys’ fees, for unpaid produce under PACA after commencing federal lawsuit.

Jan. 2019

BODNER LAW PLLC is pleased to announce that Harry M. Gutfleish, Esq. has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Jonathan Bodner has joined Gutfleish Law LLC as Of Counsel as well.

Nov. 2018

BODNER LAW PLLC represents investor and closes transaction to acquire equity stake in high-end residential home construction company.

Sept. 2018

BODNER LAW PLLC assists produce supplier obtain full repayment of principal and attorneys’ fees under PACA in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.

June 2018

BODNER LAW PLLC assists borrower obtain release from bank in contested foreclosure proceeding.

May 2018

BODNER LAW PLLC represents secured lender in Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings and recovers one-hundred percent (100%) of principal and interest from bankruptcy sale of artwork.

Feb. 2018

BODNER LAW PLLC represents financial services company as bidder in a bankruptcy auction and closes transaction to purchase and assign portfolio of judgments in aggregate of over $2.5 million.

Dec. 2017

BODNER LAW PLLC serves as local counsel and assists medical equipment lessor obtain dismissal of lawsuit seeking to claw-back over $200,000 under Bankruptcy Code Section 547.

Nov. 2017

Jonathan Bodner presents to the Nassau County Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee on “PACA And Its Thorny Implications In Bankruptcies.”

Oct. 2017

Jonathan Bodner presents to the NYS Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee on “PACA And Its Thorny Implications In Bankruptcies.” Topics included recent cases involving non-dischargeability of PACA claims, attorneys’ fees from PACA trust funds, factoring PACA receivables and PACA claim assignments.

Sept. 2017

BODNER LAW PLLC obtains federal restraining order against supermarket for produce distributor under PACA.

Aug. 2017

BODNER LAW PLLC is retained by regional food distributor to assist pursue collection of accounts receivable portfolio.

June 2017

Jonathan Bodner serves as a panelist at Citrin Cooperman event on the state of mergers and acquisitions within the food and beverage industry and issues that arise in transactions involving food and beverage companies.

Apr. 2017

BODNER LAW PLLC obtains six-figure settlement for pharmaceutical manufacturer in UCC Article 2 sale of goods dispute.

Feb. 2017

Jonathan Bodner serves as a guest faculty member at Strafford Continuing Education’s UCC Article 9 Secured Transactions seminar and panelist on documenting and perfecting security interests, navigating competing hidden liens and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

Jan. 2017

BODNER LAW PLLC represents plaintiff in restaurant shareholder dispute and obtains defendant’s stock shares for plaintiff in settlement.

Nov. 2016

BODNER LAW PLLC represents telecom company and closes complex acquisition transaction.

July 1, 2016

BODNER LAW PLLC launches in Great Neck, New York, providing local, regional and national businesses, as well as individuals, with legal excellence, results and value in a wide array of transactions, litigation and bankruptcy matters throughout Long Island, the boroughs of New York City and New Jersey.

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