USA Guide 2026 : Ohio
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BakerHostetler LLP hosts a hugely well-respected practice group handling complex, high value cases for significant clients. The team has particular experience in bankruptcy litigation, fraudulent transfer cases and restructuring involving commercial real estate and clients in the manufacturing space, alongside niche expertise in advising nontraditional financial institutions in the money services and money transfer industry.
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BakerHostetler represented The Villages Health System in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
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The attorneys and staff I have worked with are wonderful. They are knowledgeable, helpful and kind. They jump on situations immediately for as quick a resolution as possible.
The BakerHostetler attorneys do a good job of explaining the proposed strategy and what they think it will take to obtain a successful outcome.
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Adam Fletcher is a partner in the firm's Cleveland office. He regularly handles contentious and noncontentious bankruptcies, restructurings and receiverships. He often works with clients within the financial and retail sector, and has a niche servicing international clients.
Adam is very effective as counsel for complex matters.
He is a tremendous lawyer, and flexible.
Michael VanNiel, head of the Ohio bankruptcy department, handles both contentious and noncontentious bankruptcy work. He offers considerable experience in insolvency litigation, distressed M&A and workouts. His practice spans a range of industries including retail and manufacturing.
Mike is a very steady individual who is very strategic. His client service is exceptional.
Michael is one of the most inventive thinkers I've known. His insights, especially where difficult cost-benefit analyses are required, are superb.
Alexis Beachdell has a wide-ranging practice spanning receivership proceedings, restructuring and bankruptcy litigation. She often works with private equity clients and tech companies, alongside manufacturers and debtors and is active in debt refinancing, portfolio managements and as bankruptcy counsel.
Alexis is good with strategy and can talk complex matters and distill them in an explainable way.
Alexis is great to work with. She is adept and helpful in getting a complicated structure in view.
Scott Prince is an accomplished associate within the firm's bankruptcy department. He represents creditors' committees, debtors and lenders within restructuring and bankruptcy matters. He often acts for clients in the insurance, retail and hospitality space.
Scott is the behind-the-scenes guy who gets things done. I have found his quality of work to be exceptional.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Florida: North & Central
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: California
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