FisherBroyles, LLP, the first fully distributed law firm and consistent presence on the Am Law 200, is growing its national bench with the arrivals of veteran bankruptcy attorney Rick Antonoff in New York and civil litigation pro-Breyon “Bree” Davis in Los Angeles.
Antonoff joins FisherBroyles in New York as a partner in the firm’s bankruptcy, financial restructuring and reorganization practice areas. He brings more than 30 years of experience advising financial institutions, banks, direct lenders, alternative investment funds, private equity firms, assets managers, trade creditors and other parties as secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts. He joins from Blank Rome LLP, an Am Law 100 firm, where he was a partner for over a decade, following previous roles at Clifford Chance LLP and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.
His experience spans multiple asset classes and industries, including retail, real estate, energy, technology, maritime, art, telecommunications, media, aviation and automobiles. In addition to his bankruptcy and restructuring work, Antonoff advises litigation funders on structuring and documenting transactions and navigating ethical and professional responsibility issues. He also represents foreign trustees in cross-border insolvency proceedings and buyers of distressed assets in and out of formal bankruptcy proceedings. Antonoff has significant experience in intercreditor disputes and defending parties in preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.
“The addition of Rick, with an impressive background and strong reputation, immediately enhances our already formidable finance and bankruptcy practice groups,” said Jess Bahs, managing partner of FisherBroyles’ Corporate Group and chair of the firm’s Tax Group. “He has spent more than three decades navigating complex insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings across a variety of asset classes and industries. His leadership will not only elevate our capabilities but will also provide tremendous value to our clients as we continue to expand our practice.”
Antonoff serves as co-chair of its Cross-Border Insolvency subcommittee of the New York City Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Corporate Reorganization Committee and has been an observer to the United Nations Conference on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Insolvency Working Group.
On the West Coast, Davis joins FisherBroyles in Los Angeles bringing nearly 15 years of experience in civil pretrial and trial services, commercial, employment and entertainment litigation. Davis formerly founded her solo law practice in 2010, licensed in both Washington and California.
Davis has built a diverse practice representing clients in hospitality, entertainment, real estate and product development and sales. She has been involved in every stage of litigation and trials in both state and federal courts, handling matters such as partnership disputes, claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, contract breaches and business torts.
“Bree brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in civil and commercial litigation, along with a proven track record resolving complex disputes,” said Tom Lundin, managing partner of FisherBroyles’ Litigation Group. “Her strategic approach and broad experience bolster our talented litigation group. Our litigators provide a full range of services tailored to the specific needs of our clients, and Bree’s capabilities have made her a seamless addition to our team.”
Davis has led significant litigation efforts, including a multi-plaintiff lawsuit on behalf of more than 100 participants against one of the largest artist and entertainment unions in the nation, successfully bringing the matter to appellate mediation in the Central District of California. She has additionally negotiated commercial lease agreements and defended and prosecuted unlawful detainers, premises liability complaints and labor- and employment-related disputes.
The additions of Antonoff and Davis underscore FisherBroyles’ commitment to bringing in top-tier talent to strengthen its industry-leading teams on both coasts, ensuring innovative client service across a diverse range of sectors, from commercial litigation and banking and financial services.