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Michael J. Merchant


Director

One Rodney Square
920 North King Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

302.651.7854 - direct
302.498.7854 - fax
merchant@rlf.com
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Assistant Contact

Michelle Finch
302.651.7789 - direct
finch@rlf.com

Michael J. Merchant focuses primarily on the areas of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, representing debtors and creditors in all aspects of chapter 11 cases. He is a director in the firm’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Department.

Mike has experience in a variety of business segments, including subprime mortgage lending, retail, manufacturing and telecommunications.

In law school, Mike served as editor-in-chief of the Villanova Sports & Entertainment Law Journal.

Representative Experience
  • Linens ‘n Things, Inc.
  • QiMonda
  • Gottschalks Inc.
  • New Century Financial Corporation
  • Resmae Mortgage Corporation
  • Vertis Holdings, Inc.
  • Three A’s Holdings (Tower Records)
  • Teleglobe Communications Corp.
  • Friedman’s Jewelry, Inc.
  • NationsRent, Inc.
Professional and Community Activities
  • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member, Turnaround Management Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
Professional Recognition
Pro Bono Activities
Awards and Accolades

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Education
  • J.D., cum laude, Villanova University School of Law, 1999
  • B.S., with high distinction, Pennsylvania State University, 1996
Admitted to Practice
  • Delaware, 1999
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