About Stephen
Stephen V. Falanga: Experienced Bankruptcy and Insolvency Attorney in Newark, New Jersey
Stephen V. Falanga is a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience representing clients in various sectors including financial institutions, corporations, insurance companies, real estate developers, landlords, and individuals.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Stephen V. Falanga handles both transactional and litigation matters in the commercial law field. His primary practice areas include:
Transactional Matters
- Asset Sales and Dispositions
- Secured Transactions
- Loan and Mortgage Financings
- Other Credit-Related Transactions
Litigation Matters
- Representing Debtors and Creditors in Bankruptcy Proceedings
- In Complex Commercial and Bankruptcy Litigation in the Federal Courts of New York, New Jersey, and Delaware
Stephen V. Falanga has served as a Chapter 11 trustee in bankruptcy cases, an expert witness on judgment enforcement and commercial law matters, and an arbitrator for commercial law cases.
Awards and Recognitions
- Award for Exemplary Service (2013) by the American Bankruptcy Institute as Chair of the Secured Credit Committee
- NJBIZ Magazine’s '40 under 40' in 2006
Stephen V. Falanga is currently a Trustee for the ARC of Essex County, which serves individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Educational Background
- Boston College Law School
- Fordham University
- St. Peter's College
Professional Affiliations
- Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP
Prior to embarking on his legal career, Stephen V. Falanga served as a one-year clerk for the Honorable William F. Tuohey, a United States Bankruptcy Judge in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
Bar Admissions
- New York State Bar Association
- NJ State Bar Association
Awards in Best Attorney USA since 2017.
Stephen V. Falanga is fluent in English and understands the following languages:
- English
Professional Affiliations
- The American Bankruptcy Institute
- NJBIZ Magazine's '40 under 40'
- Trustee for the ARC of Essex County
