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John J. Tepedino

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New York, NY
156 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
P 212.237.1031 P 212.237.1031 | F 212.262.1215
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Experience

John Tepedino focuses his practice on bankruptcy litigation, including as an important part of Windels Marx’s team representing the SIPA Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities. In this capacity, he has led dozens of adversary proceedings resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars for the victims of Madoff’s fraud, including through numerous mediations and negotiated settlements. John has also handled a variety of matters in Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies, more broadly, including general estate administration, debtor asset sales, and the prosecution and resolution of avoidance actions, and litigated complex non-bankruptcy commercial disputes to favorable outcomes. 

Prior to joining Windels Marx, John was an associate in the New York office of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where he focused on U.S. and cross-border corporate investigations and securities litigation. John also previously worked as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives and managed the successful re-election campaign of a Member of Congress from New York.

Recognition

  • SuperLawyers New York Metro 2015 - Rising Star - Business Litigation
  • SuperLawyers New York Metro 2014 - Rising Star - Business Litigation and Bankruptcy: Business

John is a member of the Association of the Bar for the City of New York. He was profiled in the Winter 2024-2025 edition of Law Quadrangle, a University of Michigan Law School alumni publication.


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Education

  • J.D., cum laude, University of Michigan Law School, 2004
  • A.B., government, cum laude, Harvard University, 1995

Admissions

  • New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York