D. Brett Marks

Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2013

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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D. Brett Marks represents troubled companies, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, private equity groups, trustees, and creditors’ committees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, and litigation matters. Brett also has significance experience representing and counseling officers and directors of insolvent companies, including defense of alleged breach of fiduciary duty claims and other claims of malfeasance.

Brett’s experience extends across a number of diverse sectors, including professional sports, gaming, telecommunications, real estate, finance, and technology. He is recognized by numerous publications for his work, including The Best Lawyers in America and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, among others.

Contact & Links

Lawyer Page: https://www.akerman.com/en/people/brett-marks.html

Location

201 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Education

St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996

Bar Admissions

Florida, Florida State Bar

Affiliations

American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
Dade County Bar Association - Bankruptcy Section, Member
South Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association - Member

Akerman LLP

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

228 The Best Lawyers in America^® awards

122 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Litigation - Bankruptcy, Fort Lauderdale (2025)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Fort Lauderdale (2023)
Litigation - Bankruptcy, Fort Lauderdale (2023)
Litigation - Bankruptcy, Fort Lauderdale (2021)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2025 for work in: