Biography | Mark G. Ledwin

Mark Ledwin focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Mark’s cost-effective approach to litigation centers on up-front analysis and identification of the critical issues in a case with the goal of achieving early resolution.

In addition to representing banks and other traditional creditors, Mark has developed a unique concentration assisting carriers with the resolution of insurance coverage and claims issues in bankruptcy. Mark has appeared in numerous bankruptcy cases across the country on behalf of secured and unsecured creditors, including creditors’ committees. He also handles a range of commercial litigation matters, including mortgage foreclosures, note and guaranty actions, consumer class actions, and defensive lender liability cases.

Mark is a frequent author and speaker on bankruptcy issues. He has published several articles in the Bankruptcy Developments Journal of Emory University and the PLUS Journal. He also has lectured at Mealey’s litigation seminars, the New York State Judicial Conference, Pace University School of Law CLE Program, National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues, Westchester/Fairfield Counties Chapter of the American Corporate Counsel Association, and has addressed the legal and claims departments of numerous companies.

Areas of Focus

Traditional Creditors
Mark has represented numerous creditors, including banks, finance companies, equipment lessors, landlords and trade creditors, in bankruptcy, commercial litigation and collection matters in state and federal courts. These matters have involved issues related to the automatic stay, adequate protection, cash collateral stipulations, executory contracts, secured and unsecured claim objections, avoidance actions, and contested plan confirmations.

Insurance Carriers
Over the years, Mark has developed particular experience representing insurers in coverage disputes in bankruptcy courts, including cases involving environmental, mass tort/asbestos, and directors and officers’ liabilities. He also represents insurers as traditional creditors in bankruptcy cases with respect to the collection of premiums and the defense of preferential transfer and fraudulent conveyance actions.

Education

Ohio Northern University College of Law (J.D., 1989)
- with high distinction; Ohio Northern University Law Review
State University of New York at Geneseo (B.A., 1986)

Bar Admissions

New York

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association, Business Law Section
New York State Bar Association, Commercial & Federal Litigation Section
American Bankruptcy Institute

Awards & Honors

AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale Hubbell
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
The Willis Society

Mark Ledwin focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Mark’s cost-effective approach to litigation centers on up-front analysis and identification of the critical issues in a case with the goal of achieving early resolution.

In addition to representing banks and other traditional creditors, Mark has developed a unique concentration assisting carriers with the resolution of insurance coverage and claims issues in bankruptcy. Mark has appeared in numerous bankruptcy cases across the country on behalf of secured and unsecured creditors, including creditors’ committees. He also handles a range of commercial litigation matters, including mortgage foreclosures, note and guaranty actions, consumer class actions, and defensive lender liability cases.

Mark is a frequent author and speaker on bankruptcy issues. He has published several articles in the Bankruptcy Developments Journal of Emory University and the PLUS Journal. He also has lectured at Mealey’s litigation seminars, the New York State Judicial Conference, Pace University School of Law CLE Program, National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues, Westchester/Fairfield Counties Chapter of the American Corporate Counsel Association, and has addressed the legal and claims departments of numerous companies.

News Briefs

Hattar, Ledwin, Cortellessa, Cheng, Farmer, and Grady Recognized Among Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers for 2026

February 20, 2026

News Briefs

Hattar, Lacy, Ledwin, Vago, Flannery & Cortellessa Named to Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers 2024

February 29, 2024

News Briefs

Hart, Navarre and Ledwin Secure $1.4 Million Judgment for Insurance Client

August 1, 2019

Cash & Ledwin Obtain Final Judgment Against Credit Union Ex-CEO in Excess of $7.3 Million

Joshua Cash (Partner-New York, NY) and Mark Ledwin (Partner-White Plains, NY) commenced an action in 2023 on behalf of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) against the ex-CEO of a Credit Union, under New York’s Faithless Servant Doctrine. The NCUA argued that the ex-CEO should forfeit $7,323,557 in compensation and a $1.5 million collateral assignment split-dollar insurance policy because of his criminal convictions, alleged financial improprieties, and policy violations. The ex-CEO’s misconduct began during the height of the taxicab industry and ultimately led to his conviction in 2021, after the Credit Union was liquidated by the NCUA. As a result of the criminal trial, the ex-CEO was sentenced to 46 months in prison and was ordered to pay $2 million in restitution (he currently remains incarcerated in Otisville, NY). The improprieties included accepting illegal gratuities from taxi medallion owners and brokers, approving tens of millions of dollars in the Credit Union’s loans to its detriment, and accepting luxury vacations and gifts without the approval of the Credit Union’s board.

Judge Nina R. Morrison of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York approved the final judgment based on the Federal Magistrate’s report and recommendation after the NCUA was successful on its motion for partial summary judgment on liability. The final money judgment amounts to $7,323,557.15, which is the total amount of the ex-CEO’s salary from February 10, 2011, until his termination of employment in 2016 (and provides for an equitable lien on the ex-CEO’s interest in his life insurance policy, up to the amount of the money judgment). Together with an early settlement obtained from the Credit Union’s ex-General Counsel for nearly $1 million, the NCUA stands to recover more than $8 million.

Joshua Cash and Mark G. Ledwin

Ledwin, Granata, and Duque Secure Summary Judgment for Insurance Company Client in Breach of Contract Case

Mark Ledwin (Partner-NY), Valeria Granata (Partner-Los Angeles), and Natalia Duque (Of Counsel-Los Angeles) prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, on behalf of the firm’s insurance company client. In this heavily litigated breach of contract case, the Wilson Elser team argued that while the workers' compensation insurance policy in question was enforceable, the defendant had breached the insurance contract by failing to pay our client the required premiums. Despite the defense counsel’s disputing the premium payment failure, Valeria’s lengthy and persuasive oral argument resulted in the court granting Wilson Elser’s motion for summary judgment, alleviating the need for trial, slated to start in just a few weeks.

Mark G. Ledwin and Valeria Granata