Andrew S. "Andy" Brignone

About Andrew

More than 30 years of commercial litigation experience. Trusted advisor and trial counsel to banks, lending institutions and a variety of organizations. Recognized by his peers for his expertise at the intersection of litigation and transactional law. Steve Abelman helps clients achieve positive resolutions to business disputes. He understands the value of relationships for achieving a client’s objectives and provides his clients with the critical information and insights necessary for risk management. Steve combines sage advice, objective counsel with effective advocacy. His more than 30 years handling loan workouts and dissolutions provide him with unique transactional aptitude for a commercial litigator. He serves as a trusted advisor and trial counsel to many banks and other lending institutions, as well as to businesses of various sizes. He is especially known for his success in representing creditors in large commercial bankruptcy cases, receiverships and foreclosures, defending banks in lender liability cases, and representing both debtors and creditors in workout scenarios and distressed asset sales. He also represents parties with regard to UCC matters and equipment lessors. Known as a top bankruptcy attorney, Steve has been a frequent lecturer on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights topics.

Practice Areas

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1974
• University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1970

Bar Admissions

• Montana, State Bar of Montana
• Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
• Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin

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