SNR Denton announced today Sam Alberts has joined as a partner in its Restructuring and Insolvency practice in Washington, DC.

“Sam is a respected restructuring lawyer, and his addition will enhance our bankruptcy practice and the firm. Throughout his career, he has established expertise in several key industries and sectors, including health care and finance,” said Fruman Jacobson, chair of SNR Denton’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice. “Sam’s representation of government agencies and strong industry relationships will enable us to provide even more comprehensive client service in our Public Policy and Regulation practice and Government sector.”

Alberts joins the firm from Dickstein Shapiro LLP, where he was a partner.

Alberts has significant experience in complex domestic and cross-border business and government-related restructurings and bankruptcies. He has represented debtors, creditors, committees, trustees, sovereigns, nongovernmental organizations, landlords and purchasers of distressed assets in all phases of reorganization. Alberts is an experienced litigator with trial experience in a variety of business related matters in state and federal courts.

“I am eager to begin working with SNR Denton’s first-class lawyers and professionals,” said Alberts. “The firm’s global platform and respected restructuring practice will improve the work I do for my clients.”

Alberts earned his J.D., with honors, from George Washington University and his B.A., cum laude, from New York University.

Alberts complements a group of more than 70 new partners, counsel, principals and senior advisors who have joined SNR Denton worldwide since the combination that created the firm a year ago.