Weiss Steven - Springfield, MA
Steven Weiss is an acclaimed bankruptcy and commercial litigation shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. in Springfield, Massachusetts. President of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees and a Panel Trustee since 1987, attorney Weiss leads the firm insolvency practice, representing business debtors, creditors, and individuals across Massachusetts.
Nationally Renowned Bankruptcy and Reorganization Leadership in Springfield
Navigating commercial debt restructuring or corporate insolvency requires an attorney with deep courtroom mastery. Located at 1441 Main Street, Suite 1100 in Springfield, Massachusetts, shareholder Steven Weiss leads the bankruptcy and workout department at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. With over four decades of experience, attorney Weiss serves as a preeminent authority in insolvency law across Massachusetts. When businesses confront liquidity shortfalls or creditor lawsuits, executives often urgently need a bankruptcy lawyer who commands respect from judges and opposing counsel.
Attorney Steven Weiss brings an exceptional record of national leadership to insolvency practice. A graduate of Boston University School of Law admitted in 1985, he has served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee since 1987 and was elected President of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees in 2025. At Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., established in 1969, he supervises corporate reorganizations, workouts, and bankruptcy litigation. Whether seeking to hire a bankruptcy lawyer to restructure commercial liabilities or find an experienced attorney to represent creditors, clients receive unparalleled counsel.
Comprehensive Bankruptcy, Reorganization, and Workout Services
Attorney Steven Weiss and his legal team represent debtors, secured lenders, committees, and trustees across key bankruptcy lawyers practice areas:
- Chapter 11 reorganization: Guiding manufacturing facilities, commercial developers, and retailers through restructuring plans and asset sales.
- Business workouts: Negotiating loan modifications and forbearance agreements between lenders and commercial borrowers to restore financial health.
- Creditor and committee representation: Protecting the rights of secured lenders, equipment financiers, and official unsecured creditors committees in complex Chapter 11 proceedings.
- Bankruptcy litigation and contested proceedings: Litigating stay relief motions, cash collateral disputes, objections to discharge, and fraudulent conveyance actions in United States Bankruptcy Court.
- Consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 relief: Assisting individuals and business owners with personal liability discharges, asset protection planning, and structured debt resolution.
Commercial Litigation and Creditor Remedies
In addition to bankruptcy administration, attorney Weiss manages sophisticated business litigation lawyers matters across state and federal courts:
- Commercial collections: Enforcing commercial loan obligations and obtaining pre-judgment attachments for financial institutions.
- Purchases of distressed assets: Advising strategic buyers and investors in acquiring distressed loan portfolios, promissory notes, and business assets out of bankruptcy auctions.
Recognized Legal Preeminence and Institutional Capability
Attorney Steven Weiss has repeatedly been named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights and maintains consistent inclusion in Massachusetts Super Lawyers. As a prominent member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and Commercial Law League of America, he shapes national standards for insolvency practice.
Situated on the eleventh floor of 1441 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. provides the full technological and analytical capabilities of a major commercial law firm. For business owners, financial institutions, and individuals facing high-stakes insolvency challenges, Steven Weiss provides the decisive trial strategy and institutional strength needed to achieve optimal financial resolutions.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling Metro Center neighborhood in the heart of downtown Springfield.
Building Location
The office is located inside the TD Bank Center, a modern 6-story commercial office building. The building is situated near local landmarks like the Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel and is within walking distance of TD Bank.
Parking Details
Paid public parking is available in the adjacent surface lots and nearby parking garages, with street-side parking options also present along Main Street.
Public Transit
Served by PVTA Route B7 (Wilbraham Big Y-State St-Boston Rd); nearest stop is at Court Square.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of the TD Bank Center and proceed to the elevators. Take the elevator to the 11th floor, where you will find the offices of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. in Suite 1100.