Daniel Halperin
Attorney
Daniel J. Halperin, an attorney at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on corporate bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and a range of insolvency matters, both within the United States and across international borders.
Prior to joining Sequor Law, Daniel provided legal representation to a diverse group of stakeholders, including debtors, debtors-in-possession (DIP), DIP lenders, committees, secured and unsecured creditors, foreign representatives, trustees, asset purchasers and other parties in interest. His experience extends to cases filed under chapters 7, 11, and 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Daniel earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a member of the Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board and the University of Miami Business Law Review. During his time in law school, he was recognized with several accolades, including membership in the Order of the Barristers, the Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Reorganization in Bankruptcy, the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award in Evidence and Secured Transactions.
In 2024, Daniel was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Claims and Priorities Subcommittee of the Business Bankruptcy Committee under the Business Law Section for the American Bar Association.
In addition to his legal education, Daniel holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Herbert School of Business at the University of Miami. His MBA studies included concentrations in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as International Business.
Daniel is also an alumnus of the University of Central Florida, where he completed his undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
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Daniel Halperin
Attorney
As of 2019, Daniel Halperin is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by the Florida Bar.
Desde 2019, Daniel Halperin está certificado pela Ordem dos Advogados da Flórida como especialista em Litígio e Arbitragem Internacionais.
Daniel Halperin
Attorney
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude, 2018)
- University of Miami, School of Business, M.B.A. (2018)
- University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A. (2014)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Daniel Halperin
Attorney
Published Decisions
- In re Bal Harbour Quarzo, LLC, 640 B.R. 597, 600 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2022)
- In re Bal Harbour Quarzo, LLC, 638 B.R. 660, 669 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2022)
- Colonial Press Int’l, Inc. v. Truist Bank, 22-21771-CIV, 2022 WL 3445501, at *1 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 17, 2022)
- Townhouse Hotel LLC v. Universal Investments Unlimited, Inc., 1:20-CV-24719, 2021 WL 1749971, at *1 (S.D. Fla. May 4, 2021)
- Townhouse Hotel, LLC v. Universal Investments Unlimited, Inc., 20-25153-CIV, 2021 WL 431424, at *1 (S.D. Fla. Feb. 8, 2021)
Daniel Halperin
Attorney
Publications
- Coauthor, Can PPP Litigation Spur SCOTUS Review of the Chevron Doctrine?, 39-Apr. Am. Bankr. Inst. J. 66 (Oct. 2022)
- Co-author, How New Fla. Real Estate Remedies May Benefit Lenders, Law360, (July 10, 2020)
- Coauthor, Eye of the Evaluator: The Role of Contingent Liabilities in an Insolvency Analysis, 37-Apr. Am. Bankr. Inst. J. 24 (April 2018)
- Daniel Halperin, Pride and Prejudice: In re Motors Liquidation, 36-Apr. Am. Bankr. Inst. J. 52 (April 2017)
- Contributing Author, The Bankruptcy Claims Handbook, ABA PUB. (2d ed. 2021)
- Contributing Author, Caution: Committee Communications Causing Chaos – Ethical, Legal, and Strategic Considerations for Counsel in Chapter 11 Business Law Today (March 16, 2022)
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Attorney
Representative Matters
- Represented the asset purchaser in acquisition of a timeshare condominium and interval ownership interests from chapter 11 debtor under liquidating plan for redevelopment into hotel.
- Represented the junior and senior debtor-in-possession lenders in obtaining court-approval of post-petition loan facilities totaling USD 13 million and priming liens for funding working capital and construction costs to complete construction on USD 125 million student-housing project in Gainesville, Florida.
- Represented the floorplan lender in chapter 11 reorganization of limited partnerships operating automotive dealerships in Texas, including a contested confirmation of chapter 11 plan to restructure approximately USD 135 million in secured and unsecured debt.
- Represented the indenture trustee on behalf of bondholders holding more than USD 35 million in debt in successfully appointing a receivership over an assisted living and memory care facility to raise additional capital and complete construction of the premises.
- Represented the nation’s largest minority owned and operated linen supplier in contested confirmation of chapter 11 plan to restructure approximately USD 7.5 million in secured and unsecured debt.
- Represented prominent Colombian family in successfully opposing the post-confirmation committee’s motion to intervene in an ongoing adversary proceeding filed by the liquidating trustee seeking approximately USD 50 million in damages for various business torts and avoidance actions.
- Represented the former majority shareholders of a contract research organization in their individual chapter 11 reorganization and related adversary proceedings against their senior secured lender seeking to recover USD 40 million in damages for lender liability.
- Represented the hotel owner and landlord in the operator’s chapter 11 reorganization and related adversary proceeding seeking an abatement of approximately USD 3 million in pre- and post-petition rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in chapter 11 reorganization of critical access hospitals in Kentucky.
- Represented the developer and manufacturer of 3D television technology in seeking a preliminary injunction against its senior secured lender in Delaware Chancery Court to prevent the lender’s hostile takeover and enforcement of an agreement transferring substantially all of the company’s assets.
- Represented an unsecured creditor in contesting recognition of Canadian insolvency proceedings of global supplier of theme park attractions and rides, as a foreign main proceeding.
- Represented a research-based pharmaceutical company as an unsecured creditor in chapter 7 liquidation of a leading manufacturer of specialty pharmaceuticals in the United States.
- Represented the senior secured lender in chapter 11 reorganization of transportation services company and debtor-affiliates restructuring approximately USD 50 million in secured and unsecured debt.
- Represented an unsecured creditor in chapter 11 reorganization of global specialty pharmaceutical company restructuring over USD 1 billion in debt.
- Represented the assignee in an assignment for the benefit of creditors liquidating wholesaler of drilling equipment and supplies.
- Represented the foreign representative in successfully obtaining foreign main recognition of the debtor’s insolvency proceeding in the United Kingdom under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Daniel Halperin
Attorney
Awards
- 2022 South Florida Legal Guide “Top Up & Comers” list
- 2022 South Florida Business & Wealth Up & Comer Awards Honoree
- 2018 Dermot McGlinchey Commitment to Pro-Bono Award
- 2018 Cristol Kahn Pascay Bankruptcy Competition: 1st Place, Best Oralist
- 2017 Conrad Duberstein National Bankruptcy Competition: 2nd Place, Honorable Mention Best Brief
- 2016 Conrad Duberstein National Bankruptcy Competition: Finalist
- 2016 Cristol Kahn Pascay Bankruptcy Competition: 1st Place
- 2016 St. John’s Securities Triathlon Competition: 2nd Place in Negotiations
- Cali Excellence of the Future Award: Reorganization in Bankruptcy
- Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award: Evidence
- Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award: Secured Transactions
