In 2020, Irv was selected to become a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy, which recognizes exceptional bankruptcy professionals for their work, their contribution to the administration of justice, and public service and integrity. In 2019, Irv was recognized as the mid-market “USA Restructuring Lawyer of the Year” by the Global M&A Network.Practice focused on representation of debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, and other interested parties in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, and litigation arising out of distressed or failed businesses. Has also represented parties in significant litigation involving avoidance actions, commercial law, and fraud. Irv blends his legal knowledge and experience with the ability to apply creative solutions to a wide variety of situations involving financially distressed businesses.Respresentative matters include:- lead counsel in Chapter 11 case for Videology, Inc., et al., an advertising technology company, which involved proceedings in the Delaware bankruptcy court and High Court of Justice of England & Wales- lead counsel for official committee of subordinated debt holders in the Chapter 11 case of Conseco, Inc., holding over $ 2 billion in claims;- lead counsel for debtor in Ritz Camera Centers, Inc. (as of the petition date, 930 retail stores and sales of almost $1 billion);- lead counsel for debtor in Gemcraft Homes, Inc. and its affiliates, a large mid-Atlantic homebuilder;- counsel for plaintiff in D&O litigation in The Merit Group bankruptcy case, and co-counsel for defendants in D&O litigation involving $ 100 million in claims;- Selected Baltimore Litigation - Bankruptcy "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in United States® for 2018, 2014 and 2012, and Baltimore "Lawyer of the Year" for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law for 2013.Only one lawyer in each market is honored with this designation, and those recognized have earned particularly high ratings in surveys conducted by Best Lawyers. Also recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Bet-the-Company Litigation and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.Selected for inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers® 2007-2022.