
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
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The lawyers in Duane Morris' Business Reorganization and Financial Restructuring group have earned a reputation for thoroughly understanding the rights and obligations of the various constituencies involved with a financially distressed company, developing a plan of action designed to achieve the client's goals, and executing the plan under what are often very difficult and rapidly changing circumstances. Regardless of whether the plan of action involves bankruptcy, the enforcement of creditors' rights, an out-of-court financial restructuring transaction, or an insurance company or cross-border insolvency, Duane Morris lawyers are fully prepared to protect and advance the client's interests.
Duane Morris has bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights lawyers in many major business and financial centers. This broad geographic reach includes a presence in our offices in New York, Singapore, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Pittsburgh, Newark and Wilmington, Delaware, the U.S. corporate law capital. While we are positioned in close proximity to the majority of our clients, no matter where they are based, our clients benefit from the seamless delivery of our legal services.
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Duane Morris LLP acted as counsel to Presperse Corporation, the debtor, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Strengths
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Duane Morris has a wide network and the ability to simplify complex matters for non-experts.
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Notable Practitioners
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Rudolph J Di Massa Jr
Rudolph Di Massa demonstrates significant expertise acting on behalf of individuals and corporations involved in high-value bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. Band 1 
Band 1 
Lawrence J Kotler
Lawrence Kotler is a respected practitioner with demonstrable expertise in acting for a range of parties involved in complex bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7 and 11 proceedings. Band 3 
Band 3 
Wendy Simkulak
Wendy Simkulak is particularly well regarded for her representation of insurance companies in complex finance related bankruptcy matters. She is cochair of the firm’s business reorganization and financial restructuring practice group and chair of the group’s insurance rights division.
One enduring strength that sets Wendy apart is her ability to connect and build lasting relationships with people.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Catherine Heitzenrater
Catherine Heitzenrater routinely assists insurance companies and secured creditors on a range of bankruptcy and restructuring issues. She has notable experience of advising clients on complex commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. Her ability to achieve the desired outcome and protection against risk are just a few of Kate's strengths that we rely on.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Drew McGehrin
Drew McGehrin is a well-regarded associate who assists clients with out-of-court workouts and restructurings. His clients include creditors' committees, debtors and insurance companies.
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Rudolph J Di Massa Jr
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Catherine Heitzenrater
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Lawrence J Kotler
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Wendy Simkulak
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Drew McGehrin
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Duane Morris LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: New Jersey
View department profile for USA 2026Band 4 USA 2026
Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Delaware
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