Congoleum seeks to retain substitute bankruptcy counsel

Congoleum Corp. has sought Bankruptcy Court authority to retain the law firms Pillsbury Winthrop LLP of New York City and Okin, Hollander & DeLuca L.L.P. of Fort Lee, N.J., as substitute counsel in its Chapter 11 proceedings. In light of ongoing unresolved disputed litigation concerning the retention of Saul Ewing LLP as counsel, the Bankruptcy Court will be asked to allow Saul Ewing to withdraw after a transition period.

"We are very pleased that a firm such as Pillsbury Winthrop has agreed to represent us," said Congoleum Chairman Roger S. Marcus. "We believe that this change in counsel at this time will help us stay on track towards a successful conclusion of our reorganization.