Neil joined Mackenzie Hughes in 2005 and is a partner at the firm. He focuses on bankruptcy law as a member of the Business Department.
- Represents businesses in bankruptcy proceedings, assists businesses with debt reorganization and workouts and also represents defendants in preferential transfer litigation
- Represents lenders and creditors in collection and foreclosure actions throughout New York State
- Provides clients guidance on the regulatory, lending, operational, and governance issues of banks and credit unions
- Has extensive experience in commercial and residential eviction litigation
Current:
- Vice-President of the Central New York Bluegrass Association
- Ex-officio member of the Board of the Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Volunteer Lawyer for Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County, Inc.
- Member of American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member of American Bar Association
- Member of New York State Bar Association
- Member of Onondaga County Bar Association
- Member of the DeWitt Fish and Game Club
Prior:
- President of the Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association
- St. Thomas More Scholarship, St. John’s University
- American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review, St. John’s University
- Juris Doctorate, St. John’s University School of Law
- Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, Summa Cum Laude
- New York State Supreme Court
- Northern District of New York District Court
- Northern District of New York Bankruptcy Court
- Western District of New York District Court
- Western District of New York Bankruptcy Court
- Southern District of New York District Court
- Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court
- Eastern District of New York District Court
News
At the time of this writing, the Senate has now passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and the bill now awaits final approval by the House of Representatives and the President to be enacted into law. In addition to the well-publicized provisions providing direct financial relief to individuals and making…
Four Quick Tips For Small Businesses During the Corona Virus Epidemic
So you’ve followed all the CDC guidelines, obeyed the orders issued by Governor Cuomo, and heeded the advice of my colleague Chris Jones with the same fanatical devotion as a samurai obeying his master. (https://www.mackenziehughes.com/blog/new-york-provides-for-additional-paid-sick-leave-and-other-benefits-for-employees-under-covid-19-quarantine-order/). But most companies in the US are heavily indebted, and almost all companies’ cash flow will be reduced to a…
Neil J. Smith Named Partner at Mackenzie Hughes LLP
Neil J. Smith has been elected to the partnership at Mackenzie Hughes LLP. Since joining Mackenzie Hughes in 2005, Smith has been a member of the business department focusing in bankruptcy law. His practice includes the representation of businesses in bankruptcy proceedings, debt reorganizations and workouts. He also represents defendants in preferential transfer litigation and…
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At the time of this writing, the Senate has now passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and the bill now awaits final approval by the House of Representatives and the President to be enacted into law. In addition to the well-publicized provisions providing direct financial relief to individuals and making…
Four Quick Tips For Small Businesses During the Corona Virus Epidemic
So you’ve followed all the CDC guidelines, obeyed the orders issued by Governor Cuomo, and heeded the advice of my colleague Chris Jones with the same fanatical devotion as a samurai obeying his master. (https://www.mackenziehughes.com/blog/new-york-provides-for-additional-paid-sick-leave-and-other-benefits-for-employees-under-covid-19-quarantine-order/). But most companies in the US are heavily indebted, and almost all companies’ cash flow will be reduced to a…
It’s a Trap! Four Strategies for Turning Around a Struggling Company (That Almost Never Work)
As a bankruptcy practitioner, I have seen a fair share of business failures. Unless a company’s management is particularly nearsighted (or the failure is sudden and due to external forces), towards the end management teams do usually recognize that there are problems and try to correct them.