Michael Hopkins is resident in our New York office.  He is senior counsel in the firm’s bankruptcy and restructuring practice.  Although Michael has represented debtors, committees, creditors and equity holders, the predominant representation focus of his practice is creditors and, in particular, large financial institutions which provide a wide range of financial services to domestic and foreign businesses.  His practice includes both out-of-court financial or operational restructurings as well as Chapter 11 advice, counsel and representation.