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Brian D. Roy

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broy@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (315) 214-2052  
- Syracuse, NY Office
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Partner Brian D. Roy
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Brian’s financial restructuring, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice includes representation of creditors and debtors in various bankruptcy cases across the country, assisting clients with financial workouts and insolvency matters, and developing and implementing collection and litigation strategy.

Brian represents both borrowers and lenders in pre-litigation and pre-bankruptcy workouts. When a matter does proceed with bankruptcy or litigation, Brian continues his representation as he has extensive experience in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy cases, and in handling related matters in New York state and federal courts.

Brian’s commercial litigation practice includes pursuing and defending breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent conveyance claims in both New York State and U.S. Bankruptcy courts. He has also successfully defended large and small corporations in various “preference” cases in Bankruptcy Court brought under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Brian’s combined trial and litigation experience helps ensure the best possible outcome for clients in the event a case does go to court, whether it be State, Federal or Bankruptcy Court.

Brian also has extensive experience successfully representing injured individuals in car accident, slip and fall, and work-related cases, as well as representing both large and small corporations in defending such actions.

  • Obtained federal jury verdict against corrections officers on claims for violations of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution and excessive force and failure to intervene pursuant to 42 USC 1983.
  • Represented the debtor in a large chapter 11 case of a brewery/restaurant operation in Upstate New York.
  • Filed the first chapter 15 cross border case in bankruptcy court in the Northern District of New York, Syracuse Division.
  • Represents a surety bond company throughout the country in mega chapter 11 bankruptcies with large environmental and remediation issues.
  • Regularly represents municipalities in complex chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
  • Assisted multiple landlords and other creditors in the GNC, J.C. Penney and J. Crew chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
  • Represents interested parties in the Buffalo Diocese, Rochester Diocese and Rockville Centre Diocese chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
  • Represents various financial institutions in New York State courts related to collections, receiverships, and breach of contract issues.
  • Represents rental car companies in the defense of car accident claims and third-party contribution and indemnification claims.
  • Assists various types of businesses and landowners in the defense of personal injury cases including slip and fall, premises liability, and products liability actions.
Insights
April 2, 2025

What to do When You Receive a Bankruptcy Preference Demand Letter

Receiving a bankruptcy preference demand letter can be scary, infuriating and confusing. Here’s what to do.
October 12, 2023

California Court Ruling Could Open a Pathway to Bankruptcy for Cannabis-Related Businesses

A recent ruling by a California Court may open a new path for cannabis-related businesses to utilize the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
January 25, 2021

Supreme Court Holds Creditor Retention of Debtor’s Property Does Not Violate “Automatic Stay”

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a decision regarding the scope of the “automatic stay” codified at section 362 of the
News
December 2, 2025

Harris Beach Murtha Launches Artificial Intelligence Industry Team

As AI becomes more prevalent, the risks associated with it present challenges.
September 29, 2025

36 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

Super Lawyers is a national ranking service of accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional achievement.
April 23, 2025

Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys’ Articles Featured in amNY Law

amNY Law published several articles written by Harris Beach Murtha attorneys in recent publications.
December 6, 2024

Harris Beach Helps Close $190 Million Mall Deal

Harris Beach recently helped long-time client Spinoso Real Estate Group acquire a $190 million property.
November 18, 2024

Partner Brian Roy Receives Central New York Business Journal 40 Under Forty Award

Harris Beach partner Brian Roy was recently celebrated as a 2024 Central New York Business Journal 40 Under Forty honoree. The annual award
August 22, 2024

30 Harris Beach Attorneys Named in 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Edition

Nine attorneys were named Upstate New York Rising Stars, a category that focuses on attorneys who have practiced for 10 years or less.
July 24, 2024

Partner Brian Roy Named to Central New York 40 Under Forty

Forty Under 40 is an annual recognition program for individuals who excel in the workplace and the community.
December 4, 2023

Harris Beach Helps Real Estate Client Secure $100 million Deal

Harris Beach attorneys help Spinoso Real Estate Group purchase a 1-million-square-foot town center located in San Francisco.
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Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, member
  • Onondaga County Bar Association, member
  • IAABO Board 38 Basketball, official
  • Liverpool High School, coach, Mock Trial Team

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Bankruptcy: Business, Civil Litigation, since 2018
Admissions
New YorkU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Northern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Southern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Western DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Northern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Southern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Western District
Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
2011
cum laude

Syracuse University

BS 
2008

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Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

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Artificial Intelligence
Financial Institutions
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Partner Brian D. Roy

Brian D. Roy

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broy@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Partner Brian D. Roy

Brian D. Roy

broy@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (315) 214-2052
Syracuse, NY Office

Profile

Brian’s financial restructuring, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice includes representation of creditors and debtors in various bankruptcy cases across the country, assisting clients with financial workouts and insolvency matters, and developing and implementing collection and litigation strategy.

Brian represents both borrowers and lenders in pre-litigation and pre-bankruptcy workouts. When a matter does proceed with bankruptcy or litigation, Brian continues his representation as he has extensive experience in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy cases, and in handling related matters in New York state and federal courts.

Brian’s commercial litigation practice includes pursuing and defending breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent conveyance claims in both New York State and U.S. Bankruptcy courts. He has also successfully defended large and small corporations in various “preference” cases in Bankruptcy Court brought under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Brian’s combined trial and litigation experience helps ensure the best possible outcome for clients in the event a case does go to court, whether it be State, Federal or Bankruptcy Court.

Brian also has extensive experience successfully representing injured individuals in car accident, slip and fall, and work-related cases, as well as representing both large and small corporations in defending such actions.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

Industry Teams

Member of:

Artificial Intelligence
Financial Institutions
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Admissions

New YorkU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Northern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Southern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Western DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Northern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Southern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Western District

Representative Matters

  • Obtained federal jury verdict against corrections officers on claims for violations of the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution and excessive force and failure to intervene pursuant to 42 USC 1983.
  • Represented the debtor in a large chapter 11 case of a brewery/restaurant operation in Upstate New York.
  • Filed the first chapter 15 cross border case in bankruptcy court in the Northern District of New York, Syracuse Division.
  • Represents a surety bond company throughout the country in mega chapter 11 bankruptcies with large environmental and remediation issues.
  • Regularly represents municipalities in complex chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
  • Assisted multiple landlords and other creditors in the GNC, J.C. Penney and J. Crew chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
  • Represents interested parties in the Buffalo Diocese, Rochester Diocese and Rockville Centre Diocese chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
  • Represents various financial institutions in New York State courts related to collections, receiverships, and breach of contract issues.
  • Represents rental car companies in the defense of car accident claims and third-party contribution and indemnification claims.
  • Assists various types of businesses and landowners in the defense of personal injury cases including slip and fall, premises liability, and products liability actions.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, member
  • Onondaga County Bar Association, member
  • IAABO Board 38 Basketball, official
  • Liverpool High School, coach, Mock Trial Team

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Bankruptcy: Business, Civil Litigation, since 2018
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