Buffalo law firm focusing on all aspects of commercial law
Mark J. Schlant
Mark J. Schlant heads up the firm’s Bankruptcy Practice. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1961. He graduated from Cornell University with distinction in 1983, and from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 1986.
Mr. Schlant was admitted to the Bar of New York in 1987. He was admitted to practice in the United States District Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District in 1987. His primary practice areas are Bankruptcy Law, both commercial and consumer, for both debtors and creditors, and has has been involved in numerous Chapter 11 proceedings, cross-border bankruptcy cases and other commercial cases. He served on the Panel of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustees for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York since 1992, in which he has administered the bankruptcy estates of many individuals and businesses, including a nursing home, an energy marketer, medical and dental practices, furniture stores, printing companies, a transportation company and several restaurants. His primary practice areas are Bankruptcy Law, both commercial and consumer, for both debtors and creditors, and he has been involved in numerous Chapter 11 proceedings, cross-border bankruptcy cases and other commercial cases.
Mr. Schlant also practices Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Probate and Surrogate’s Practice, and has handled numerous substantial transactions.
Email address: mschlant@zsalawfirm.com
The firm has a Peer Review Rating of AV Pre-eminent™ for our ability and ethics, which is the highest rating offered at Martindale Hubbell®. Mr. Schlant’s Martindale Hubbell listing.
Education
- University at Buffalo
J.D., 1986 - Cornell University
B.A, 1983
Affiliations
- Examining Counsel: Chicago Title Insurance Company
- United States Bankruptcy Court