
James Zawodzinski, Jr.
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Bankrutpcy Court, Western District of New York
Education
Canisius College, B.A., Magna Cum Laude
University of Buffalo School of Law, J.D.
James J. Zawodzinski, Jr. is a member of the Business Litigation and Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Commercial Litigation practices. His practice primarily focuses on matters arising from commercial-related disputes and the winding down of both privately and publicly held companies, including matters arising as a result of a looming “business divorce,” company asset sales and transfers, and director, officer, and employee compensation. James has also counselled clients on significant commercial lease disputes, foreclosure and partition actions, partnership and joint venture issues, complex commercial landlord tenant disputes, and matters related to real estate development and land use, including the negotiation of significant judgments and liens held on real property.
James routinely represents debtors and creditors, including committees of creditors, secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, and lenders in cases arising out of Chapters 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. James’ broad experience stemming from his representation of both debtors and creditors alike provides the firm’s clients with the immediate benefit of having an attorney who understands the client’s position from both sides of the coin.
James is also a member of the Food & Beverage and Wine, Beer & Spirits practice groups and counsels clients on matters regarding compliance with the FDA’s, USDA’s, USPTO’s, and various state agencies’ requirements on food safety, food and beverage labeling and packaging, product development, and importing/exporting.
James also participated in the firm’s Summer Associate program.
Honors
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, (Bankruptcy:Business) 2021
- Editor-in-Chief, Buffalo Journal on Gender, Law, and Social Policy
- Buffalo Moot Court Board, Charles Desmond Competition Co-Chair and Award Recipient
- Hon. John T. Elfvin Alumni Scholar
- Order of the Barristers
- Harry A. Rachlin Award for Real Property Law & Real Estate Transactions
Press Releases
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 20, 2021
- Press Release, March 8, 2019
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, May 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 30, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 9, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 17, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Commercial Litigation Alert, November 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Commercial Litigation Alert, October 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, September 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, August 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Alert, June 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, May 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Commercial Litigation Alert, April 8, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Intellectual Property Alert, July 8, 2019
Presentations & Events
- November 17, December 1 & 15, January 5 & 19
Community & Pro Bono
- President, Homespace, Inc. Board of Directors