Paul D. Leake

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy

3.0 (1 reviews)

New York, New York

15+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

212-735-3000

https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/leake-paul

One Manhattan West 395 9th Avenue New York NY US

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Bio

Paul D. Leake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Paul D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

New York

State Capital

Albany

Highest Court

New York Court of Appeals

Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
Special Focus: Finance

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1989

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Reviews

Joseph Carter

3 months ago

Competent on complex restructuring, communication could improve

Paul Leake at Skadden handled a complex creditor-side matter for our firm during a major Chapter 11 restructuring. His deep knowledge of bankruptcy litigation and insolvency law, backed by his 15 years of experience and recognition in those fields, was evident in the strategic advice he provided. The legal work product itself was thorough and aligned with his strong reputation in banking and finance law. However, for a matter of this scale and cost, we sometimes found the communication flow to be less consistent than expected. Responses to non-urgent inquiries could take longer than ideal, and updates often felt more reactive than proactive. While we achieved a satisfactory outcome and never doubted his technical expertise, the client service experience felt more transactional. He is undoubtedly a skilled attorney, but managing client expectations on the process side could be enhanced.