David J. Gold
- Chicago
- Madison
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David represents clients in commercial litigation involving complex financial transactions, financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and distressed real estate.
David J. Gold advises debtors, creditors, master and special servicers, and trustees, with an emphasis on the hospitality industry. He has assisted secured lenders, major hotel brands, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of Chapter 11 restructurings, assignments for the benefit of creditors, out-of-court transactions, and general litigation. He also counsels on secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code, lien and judgment enforcement, and asset protection.
Experienced in business litigation in state and federal courts, David has tried cases across the United States ranging from contested plan confirmation hearings and avoidance actions to business torts and commercial contract disputes. He frequently represents parties in post-trial judgment enforcement, defense, and compliance. He advises financially troubled businesses regarding bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy alternatives, and directors and officers of such businesses on mitigating litigation risk. With his experience in commercial mortgage-backed securities loan workouts, he has prosecuted and defended foreclosure and receivership actions for commercial properties, including hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, and single-use properties.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif, Articles Editor, Wisconsin Law Review, 2009
- Kenyon College, B.A., Biology and Anthropology, with distinction, 2004
Bar and Court Admissions
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Illinois
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Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Professional Recognition
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2021-2026
Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Lawyer for Insurance, 2026; Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2026
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Chicago Bar Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Community Involvement
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Guardian ad litem program, 2018-present
- Chicago Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, 2013-present
- Unemployment Compensation Appeals Clinic (UAC), Madison, WI, Volunteer Worker, 2006-2009
- Center for Disability and Elder Law, Chicago, IL, Volunteer Worker, 2005-2006