Michael E. Comerford

Partner

Mike Comerford has over twenty years of experience representing debtors, debtor- in-possession (DIP) and prepetition agents, ad hoc groups of creditors, hedge funds and private equity firms in matters concerning oil and gas, shipping, services, retail, automotive, health care, consumer goods and real estate industries. He also provides restructuring advice to creditors throughout the capital structure including both individual creditors and lender groups in out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcy cases and special situation transactions. This includes representing creditors in various middle market workouts and restructurings across a range of industries.

In addition, Mike advises independent directors and officers on restructuring strategies in connection with various complex transactions.

Recognition

  • The Legal 500 (2021-2022)

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Member of the American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member of the Federal Bar Council
  • Member of the Turnaround Management Association

Education & Credentials

St. John’s University School of Law
JD, 2002, magna cum laude
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS, 1993

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Michael's Insights

Announcements 09.02.2025

Choate Expands Its Finance and Restructuring Team with Addition of Michael Comerford

Michael E. Comerford has joined Choate as a Partner in the Firm’s nationally recognized Finance and Restructuring practice. Michael brings more than two decades of experience guiding clients through high-stakes bankruptcies, special situations, and out-of-court restructurings across numerous industries and jurisdictions.