Kevin M. Capuzzi

Kevin Capuzzi is a nationally recognized bankruptcy and litigation attorney known for his strategic insight, poise under pressure and exceptional command of Delaware’s procedural landscape. A partner in Benesch’s Restructuring & Bankruptcy and Litigation Practice Groups, Kevin represents clients across the country in complex restructurings, reorganizations and related litigation, consistently delivering creative, practical solutions in high-stakes matters.

Over his 15-year career, Kevin has advised nearly every stakeholder in the insolvency spectrum—including debtors, trustees, official committees, trade creditors, landlords, lenders and secured parties—in some of the nation’s most prominent bankruptcy proceedings. His notable engagements include representing the debtors in Reverse Mortgage Investment Trust and serving as counsel to the Official Committees of Unsecured Creditors in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hertz and Yellow Corporation bankruptcies. He has also represented trade creditors and landlords in nearly every major retail bankruptcy of the past decade, earning a reputation for strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail.

Beyond restructuring, Kevin regularly represents lenders, receivers and other financial institutions in high-value real estate disputes, distressed-debt litigation and loan workouts, including out-of-court restructurings and foreclosures. His balanced perspective and deep experience enable him to identify paths to resolution where others see only impasse.

Kevin’s excellence has been recognized nationally. He is a 2025 honoree of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 40 Under 40 list and has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under list since 2022. He is ranked by Chambers USA for Bankruptcy/Restructuring and has been consistently praised by clients for his responsiveness, intellect and results-driven approach.

Active in the professional community, Kevin serves on the Executive Board of the Delaware Bankruptcy Inn of Court, contributes regularly to legal education and pro bono initiatives, and is a guardian ad litem through the Delaware Office of the Child Advocate. He is also an affiliated scholar at Saint Joseph’s University’s Institute of Catholic Bioethics, where he researches and writes on the intersection of law and healthcare ethics.