J. Truman Bidwell, Jr.

Partner

J. Truman Bidwell, Jr. is a partner in the Corporate Department of our New York office. He is also the co-chair of the firm’s Opinions Committee. His practice is focused in the areas of asset financing, banking and structured finance, corporate, regulatory and insolvency. Mr. Bidwell has represented lessees, lenders, underwriters and equity investors in leveraged lease transactions. In addition, he has represented major banks, domestic and foreign corporations, investment banks, and domestic and foreign lenders.

Representative Client Work

Represented major Dutch utility in restructuring due to changes in law
Represented US subsidiary of Swiss fastener company
Represented major underwriter of government securities
Represented credit enhancers in structured financings
Represented various start up companies
Represented a number of foreign banks in international financings

Bar & Court Admissions

New York, 1959
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Awards & Honors

New York Super Lawyers (2007)

Professional & Civic Activities

Founding Member, Tri-Bar Opinion Committee
Assistant Editor, The Business Lawyer, 1999-2001
General Counsel, Berkeley Divinity School
Fellow, American Bar Association
Trustee, Church Club of New York
Board of Directors, Metropolitan Opera Club

Education

LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1959
B.A., Yale University, 1956

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Languages

French

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