Kurtzman | Steady LLC

About the Team

Jeffrey D. Kurtzman

Partner

  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007, 2009–2026
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rated AV Preeminent
  • Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania
  • Chambers USA Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Jeffrey Kurtzman is a 1982 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a 1985 graduate of Cardozo Law School. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Representative clients include vendors, debtors, creditors' committees, landlords, lenders and asset purchasers in complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases across the country, as well as Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Recent engagements include the acquisition of Springfield and Taylor Hospitals in the Chapter 11 case of Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., the confirmation of respective plans of reorganization of a New Jersey real estate entity and a Pennsylvania medical provider, successful avoidance action programs on behalf of Chapter 7 trustees, and the representation of landlords in large retail Chapter 11 cases, including Bertucci's Restaurants, Forever 21, On The Border, Claire's, Rite Aid, Sleep Number and Bitcoin Depot, among others.

Published Articles

  • “Objective Approach Employed to Set Value on Post-Petition Claims.” Vol. XI, No. 3 Equipment Leasing Newsletter (March 1992)
  • “New Lessor Protections in Reorganizations.” Vol. IX No. 8 The Bankruptcy Strategist (June 1992)
  • “How to Obtain Assets of Bankruptcy Debtors Safely and Inexpensively.” Vol. XI, No. 6 Equipment Leasing Newsletter (June 1992)
  • “Comparing Bids in Bankruptcy Auctions.” Vol. IX, No. 9 The Bankruptcy Strategist (July 1992)
  • “Objective Rule is Used in Bankruptcy Auctions.” Vol. X, No. 4 The Bankruptcy Strategist (February 1993)
  • “How a Complete Release Will Safeguard a Lessor From Preference Claims.” Vol. XII, No. 10 Equipment Leasing Newsletter (September 1994)
  • “Creating Liquidated Damage Clauses That Withstand Lessee’s Rejection of Lease.” Vol. XIII, No. 9 Equipment Leasing Newsletter (September 1994)
  • “Lessor’s Tardy Action Proves Costly.” Vol. X9V, No. 4 Equipment Leasing Newsletter (April 1995)
  • “Back to Basics, Exempting Real Estate Transfers from Taxation Post-Hechinger.” American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Vol. XXIII, No. 6 (July/August 2004)
  • “Curb Appeal: The Limits of Appellate Jurisdiction of Nonfinal Orders.” American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Vol. XXV, No. 7 (September 2006)
  • “Interlocutory Appeals and District Courts’ Gatekeeping Function.” American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Vol. XXXVI, No. 6 (June 2017)
  • “Adoption of Single Enterprise Theory Expands the Scope of Trustee’s Powers.” National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Journal, Vol. 35, Issue 3 (Summer 2019)

Maureen P. Steady

Partner

  • SJ Magazine 2021 Top Attorney in Bankruptcy
  • Top Attorneys in New Jersey
  • Lecturer for the New Jersey Mandatory Continuing Education Program (MCLE)
  • Contributing Author and Editor of the Bankruptcy Practice Skills Series Materials
  • Panelist for the Annual William H. Gindin Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference
  • Panelist for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Education Arm of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Panelist for the National Bankruptcy Institute for Means Test Workshop
  • Panelist for the Camden County Bar Association/Burlington County Bar Association Joint Bankruptcy Conference
  • Panelist for the South Jersey Bankruptcy Practitioners' Group
  • Former committee member for the Turnaround Management Association Network of Women

Maureen P. Steady is the managing member and an attorney with the law firm of Kurtzman | Steady, LLC in Haddonfield, NJ and Margate City, NJ and has been practicing bankruptcy law for over 33 years. Maureen is a 1989 graduate of Cabrini College in Radnor, PA and a 1992 graduate of Widener University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Maureen focuses her practice on small business reorganizations under Chapter 11, workouts and commercial transactions, with emphasis in representing businesses and individuals in out-of-court reorganizations as well as bankruptcy cases. She has represented parties in restructuring, reorganizing and selling assets and businesses in a wide range of industries. Her commercial experience includes transactions in the construction, hospitality, legal, real estate, retail and manufacturing industries, among others.

Maureen also represents individual consumer clients in Chapter 7 cases, Chapter 7 Trustees in the administration of asset Chapter 7 cases, as well as representing both plaintiffs and defendants in the prosecution and defense of preference, fraudulent transfer, equitable subordination, non-dischargeability, plan confirmation and automatic stay disputes.

Kelce

Cavapoo

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Kelce plays an important role in maintaining office morale and keeping a watchful eye on day-to-day operations.

A dependable presence around the office, Kelce approaches her responsibilities with enthusiasm, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the team. When she isn't overseeing firm business, she can usually be found greeting visitors, supervising meetings, or taking a well-earned break.

Kelce is a valued member of Kurtzman | Steady and, by all accounts, takes her position very seriously.