Joseph J. Luzinski

Joseph J. Luzinski is a senior managing director of Development Specialists, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale,Fla. He has spent more than 35 years in the workout business, serving as a financial advisor, consultant and fiduciary in advising, managing and administering matters involving public and private company workouts and restructurings, both out of court and in chapter 11 and 7 bankruptcies, as well as receiver-ships, assignments, and federal and state court proceedings. Mr. Luzinski has been CRO, CEO, CFO, president, director, trustee, liquidating trustee, plan agent, receiver and assignee to public and private companies involved in loan workouts, distressed situations and crisis situations. His financial advisory services include engagements involving investigations, fraud assessments, interim management, litigation support and expert witness engagements. His areas of industry expertise include banking, finance, real estate, aviation, retail, franchising, food service, manufacturing, media, law firms, wealthy individuals, fraud, Ponzi schemes and forensic matters. Mr. Luzinski’s specific areas of focus include operational analysis, financial analysis, valuation assessment, budgeting and planning, crisis-management, turnaround strategy, litigation strategy and litigation support. He also makes presentations to key stakeholders, including lenders, creditors’ committees and equity sponsors, and has court experience with testimony and litigation support for contested hearings or trials. Mr. Luzinski has been recognized for several M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards and as a Top Financial Professional in the South FloridaLegal Guide. He has published articles on relevant business issues and spoken on business panels related to the insolvency profession, and he is frequently quoted in South Florida periodicals on bankruptcy and business matters. Mr. Luzinski received his B.S. from Florida Atlantic University.