About

Tom focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He has experience in all aspect of commercial bankruptcy proceedings. Super Lawyers consistently recognizes his efforts and contributions in the practice of law, naming Tom a Rising Star for 2012-2016 and a Super Lawyer for 2017-2019.  As a graduate of Widener University School of Law, Tom served on the editorial board of the Widener Law Review (Blue Book Editor). He was also a member of the Moot Court Honors Society, and a Distinguished Finkelman Scholar. Prior to law school, Tom attended the California State University at San Marcos.

About

Dave focuses his practice on commercial and corporate bankruptcy, commercial and general litigation, and corporate law. Dave has experience in all aspects of corporate and personal bankruptcy having practiced many years for the bankruptcy section of the Department of Justice. Dave also has experience in various aspects of litigation, including lead trial counsel in a number of civil and commercial litigation cases in federal and state courts.

Prior to forming Bielli & Klauder, Dave spent ten years as a Trial Attorney for the Office of the United States Trustee, the bankruptcy arm of the Department of Justice. As an attorney in the Wilmington, Delaware office of the U.S. Trustee’s Office, Dave had primary responsibility on behalf of the federal government for some of the largest corporate Chapter 11 bankruptcies in the country, including, among others, Owens Corning, W.R. Grace & Co., Tribune Co., Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. and NewPage Corp. He was also selected to be a part of the team at the U.S. Trustee’s Office providing assistance on the historic General Motors chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Dave has litigated numerous complex matters in federal bankruptcy courts in Delaware and Pennsylvania. His responsibilities for the U.S. Trustee’s Office also included forming creditors’ committees, conducting debtor examinations, drafting objections, motions, and other pleadings, and appearing in federal bankruptcy court on a routine basis on various matters.

After leaving the U.S. Trustee’s Office, Dave joined O’Kelly Ernst & Bielli, LLC, where he helped expand their bankruptcy and litigation practices in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. Dave then left O’Kelly Ernst & Bielli and formed Bielli & Klauder with Tom Bielli in October 2015, and continues to grow his practice areas.

Professional Affiliations

Representative Matters

About

Kate is a litigator focused on commercial litigation matters. She represents creditors, debtors, companies, contractors, and owners, in single and multi-party litigation in both federal and state courts. Kate manages a variety of commercial and bankruptcy disputes, as well as construction matters. Knowing that not all client issues are resolved in court, Kate strives to provide a total solution. Sometimes a solution can be as small as one letter, other times Kate works with the Bielli & Klauder team to develop a pragmatic and efficient legal strategy to achieve the client’s objective. Recognized for being responsive and approachable, Kate helps clients intimated or frustrated by the legal system better understand their rights and their case.
 

About

Nella Bloom, Counsel to the Firm, focuses her practice on representing owners of small businesses, as well as debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters. Nella has represented many different types of clients, including tech-based businesses, retailers, manufacturers, construction companies, and others.

Prior to joining Bielli & Klauder, Nella was an attorney with Flaster/Greenberg P.C., focusing her practice on commercial bankruptcy and general litigation matters. Her work at Flaster ranged from representing debtors and trustees, to resolving real estate issues, to general business litigation work. She represented a Fortune 100 company in bankruptcy matters nationwide. Nella was also part of a litigation team which fought to allow a middle-school girl to participate on her wrestling team. Before her time at Flaster/Greenberg, Nella was an attorney with Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, P.C., representing clients in bankruptcy, administrative, landlord-tenant, and general business litigation matters. Nella started her legal career in Philadelphia’s City Hall, clerking for the Honorable Howland W. Abramson, Jr. of the Commerce Program.

Nella is also the Managing Member of Bloom & Bloom, LLC, a firm focusing on small and emerging business matters and corporate bankruptcy representations. Nella helps clients buy and sell businesses and real estate, drafts agreements, and helps clients reach the next step in growth.

Professional Affiliations

select publications & presentations

“Introduccion de los derechos de negocios,”bilingual presentation for the Hunting Park Business Association on 2/10/2016
“Philadelphia’s Sheriff Sales Process and Reasons Why Sales Might Be Stayed,” presentation for the Homeowners’ Association of Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors, and Diversified Real Estate Investor Group on 10/1/2016
“Starting Up a New Business: What Everyone Should Know” presentation for the Launch Forum of the Main Line Expert Series on 6/9/15 and at Drucker & Scaccetti on 6/3/2015
“I had a great month but I can’t pay my bills. What now?” presentation for the Diversified Real Estate Investor Group on 6/2/2015
“Philadelphia’s Distressed Properties: What Are My Investment Options?” presentation for the Homeowners’ Association of Philadelphia – Diversified Real Estate Investor Group Joint Commercial Subgroup on 4/15/2015 and for the Philadelphia Neighborhood Development Association on 4/22/2015
“In Great Recession, What Is Union’s Role in Company Reorganization?” NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL 9/28/2012