James Lawniczak
Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio
Ranked Individual
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers collaborate with clients to structure successful solutions to complex restructuring engagements that meet the client’s objectives. Calfee lawyers represent all the major constituencies in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts, including debtors, creditors’ committees, unsecured creditors, trustees, debtholders, asset and debt purchasers, and financial institutions.
Because restructuring matters transcend many legal disciplines, Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency lawyers work seamlessly with lawyers in other practice areas, including Corporate and Finance, Commercial Lending, Public Finance, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations, and Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, to coordinate efforts and tailor comprehensive solutions for clients.
Moreover, Calfee’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency practice, which includes a former general counsel to two national retailers, has extensive business and legal experience in the distressed retail space, having represented retailers, lenders, creditors’ committees, mall owners/landlords, and foreign and domestic vendors.
Direct experience includes representing:
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Karl Beus
Brian McMahon
Brad Liu
Ronald McMillan
Ann Seger
Gus Kallergis
Head of Department
Ellen Dorsten
James Lawniczak
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