Polsinelli Adds David J. Karp as New York Shareholder

Karp will co-lead firm's special situations and alternative investment practice

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:04pm

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Polsinelli, a national law firm, has announced that David J. Karp has joined the firm as a shareholder and co-head of its special situations and alternative investment practice in New York. Karp advises clients on financial restructuring, distressed mergers and acquisitions, and other private capital solutions, representing private credit lenders and traders in connection with restructuring and loan-to-own transactions.

Why it matters

Karp's addition to Polsinelli's New York office strengthens the firm's capabilities in the areas of financial restructuring and distressed M&A, which have become increasingly important as economic conditions remain uncertain. His expertise will help the firm better serve clients navigating complex financial and investment challenges.

The details

Karp joins Polsinelli from McDermott Will & Schulte, where he previously worked. In his new role, he will co-lead the firm's special situations and alternative investment practice, advising clients on a range of financial restructuring, distressed M&A, and private capital matters.

  • Karp joined Polsinelli on March 27, 2026.

The players

David J. Karp

An experienced lawyer who has joined Polsinelli as a shareholder and co-head of the firm's special situations and alternative investment practice in New York.

Polsinelli

A national law firm that has welcomed David J. Karp as a new shareholder and co-head of its special situations and alternative investment practice in New York.

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The takeaway

Polsinelli's addition of David J. Karp underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in financial restructuring and distressed M&A, which are critical practice areas given the ongoing economic uncertainty.