- Daniel J. Weiner
- DWeiner@schaferandweiner.com
- Michigan
- Phone: +1 248-540-3340
- Fax: + 1 248-282-2150
- PRACTICE AREAS
- Bankruptcy Reorganization
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation
- ADMISSIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Michigan, 1980
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1980
- Florida, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1987
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1992
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2005
- EDUCATION
- Michigan State University Honors College (B.A., High Honors, 1977)
- Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1980)
Daniel J. Weiner
Co-Founder and Senior Partner
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
In 1985, Mr. Weiner co-founded Schafer and Weiner, PLLC with the late Arnold Schafer and grew the firm into a nationally recognized force of talented and creative problem solvers for debtors and creditors of all shapes and sizes. Now approaching its 25th year of excellence, Schafer and Weiner sets the standard for law firms of any size with unparalleled commitment, creativity and results.
Mr. Weiner grew up in the courtroom earning special trial awards at Hofstra University School of Law and soon litigated complex cases for multinational automotive suppliers, publicly traded retailers, gaming conglomerates and developers. Mr. Weiner learned to leverage his courtroom skills with his willingness to outwork his adversaries to achieve remarkable results, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.
Mr. Weiner soon channeled these energies into the arena of business reorganizations, gaining outstanding outcomes for Chapter 11 Debtors, Unsecured Creditors’ Committees, secured lenders and trustees. While by no means limited to the manufacturing sector, his tactical insights into the automotive supply chain regularly lead to results beyond expectations.
To continually sharpen his skills, Mr. Weiner often publishes and lectures to professionals and valued clients. He writes as a Contributing Author for the Turnaround Management Association (Auto Industry Changes Threaten Delicately Balanced System 2009), Co-Author for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Litigation in Bankruptcy Court, Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan 2009), Co-Author for the Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide (Partnership and Partner Bankruptcies 2006), Contributing Author to Bankruptcy and Its Impact on LLC Membership Interests, published by The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2006 LLC & Business Entity Update, and as Co-Author for the Michigan Business Law Journal (Swords and Shields – Prepayment Premiums In and Out of Bankruptcy 2003).
SEMINARS
May, 2010, speaker to The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants' Mega Conference, presenting, "Helping the Fox Count the Hens – a CPA's Role in Chapter 11".
March, 2010, acted as debtor's counsel in a presentation to the Turnaround Management Association on Middle Market Reorganization: The Nine Lives of Middle Market Re-Org.
October, 2009, Moderator at Automotive Supplier Finance Summit: Auto Suppliers' Perspectives on the Market.
October, 2007, speaker at International Forum on Automotive Industry Topics sponsored by Export Development Canada: Legal Terms and Conditions: What you don't read CAN hurt you; Adding Insult to Injury: What's Your Preference?
September, 2006, speaker at International Forum on Automotive Industry Topics sponsored by Export Development Canada: Surviving Automotive Credit Roulette…Strategies to Increase Recoveries of Insured Canadian Exporters to the U.S. Automotive Industry;
January, 2006, lecturer to Institute of Continuing Legal Education: 2006 LLC & Business Entity Update;
October, 2004, speaker at International Forum on Automotive Industry Topics sponsored by Export Development Canada and PricewaterhouseCoopers: Get (a) Lien and Mean: Asserting and Enforcing Liens on Molds and Tools under Michigan Law;
April, 2004, speaker to Turnaround Management Association Detroit Chapter: Use of an Expert Witness in Bankruptcy Court;
October, 2003, speaker to Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan Fall Conference: “Iron Rules for Failure … Everything You Need to Do to be Unsuccessful!”
June, 2003, speaker to Export Development Canada/Deloitte & Touche Automotive Roundtable: Lien On Me - - How To Do It Under Michigan Law;
October, 2002, speaker to Export Development Canada: If It Looks Like Trouble . . .;
April, 2002, speaker to Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization and World Entrepreneurs’ Organization: Covering Your A$$et$;
June, 2000, appointed to Mediation Panel of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan;
November, 1999, speaker to National Association of Credit Management: Bankruptcy or Work Out -- What’s Your Preference?
September, 1999, speaker to Stout Risius Ross:
- Turning Opposition into Opportunity;
- Accountants Representing Parties in Chapter 11 Cases — How Do I Get Paid?; and
- Cash Collateral, Adequate Protection and Post-Petition Financing — Show Me the $$$$
April, 1999, speaker to Detroit Bar Association: Laboring Under the Employment of Bankruptcy and ERISA: Understanding the Interplay;
June, 1997, speaker to Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section: Financially Troubled Auto Suppliers;
May, 1989, speaker to Michigan State Medical Society: Defensive Planning: Protecting Your Assets in Michigan’s Liability Climate;
March, 1989, speaker to Wayne County Medical Society: Protected Assets & Permissible Transfers;
April, 1988, lecturer to Institute of Continuing Legal Education: Representing the Debtor in a Chapter 7 Case;
September 1, 1987, appointed Special Assistant Attorney General to represent Michigan Department of Transportation in highway condemnation matters;
August, 1987, lecturer to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Surgery Department: Bankruptcy Considerations in Light of Medical Malpractice;
PUBLICATIONS
Co-Author, Auto Industry Changes Threaten Delicately Balanced System, Turnaround Management Association, Spring 2009
Co-Author, Litigation in Bankruptcy Court, Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2009)
Contributing Author - Partnership and Partner Bankruptcies, Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide, Release 73, Chapter 20 (Nov. 2006).
Contributing Author to Bankruptcy and Its Impact on LLC Membership Interests, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2006 LLC & Business Entity Update.
Co-Author, Swords and Shields – Prepayment Premiums In and Out of Bankruptcy, The Michigan Business Law Journal, Fall 2003.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Bankruptcy Institute
Commercial Law League of America
Federal, American Bar Associations (Member, Section on Litigation)
State of Michigan Bar Association
The Turnaround Management Association
Detroit Bar Association (Debtor/Creditor Law Committee)
Export Development Canada;
Young Entrepreneurs Organizations and World Entrepreneurs Organization;
Detroit Bar Association
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
October 15, 1984 – October 14, 1985, Law Offices of Daniel J. Weiner and of counsel to Arnold Schafer, P.C.
May, 1980 – October 15, 1984, Associate, Hertzberg, Jacob & Weingarten, P.C.
OTHER DISTINCTIONS
April 1, 1986 appointed, but did not serve, as Federal Bankruptcy Trustee for Eastern District of Michigan;
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi
Selected for inclusion in the Michigan Super Lawyers® list, a peer review survey (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition - July 2009 (Business Services)