
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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The Goulston & Storrs bankruptcy & restructuring group handles complex corporate restructurings and insolvency proceedings. Our attorneys represent corporate debtors, creditors' committees, secured and unsecured lenders, parties acquiring assets out of bankruptcy, institutional and private investors, contract parties, landlords, domestic and foreign liquidators, and court-appointed trustees. Our team handles matters across a wide range of industries such as financial, retail, manufacturing, and real estate, and our lawyers appear regularly in federal bankruptcy, district, and appellate courts throughout the US. With decades of collective experience, the team handles almost every conceivable type of workout and restructuring arrangement. Our bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys work seamlessly with lawyers in our finance, real estate, environmental, and tax groups across all three offices.
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAThe firm understand all of the various options to solve for legal challenges and to advance business goals.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAGoulston provides bespoke strategic advice that is tailored to the nuances of each individual client.
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James F Wallack
James Wallack enjoys a stellar reputation and is highly regarded for his extensive experience in complex Chapter 11 restructurings. He is particularly adept in acting for private equity clients and their portfolio companies.
James is always available and focused on end results.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Douglas Rosner
Douglas Rosner advises on a wide range of matters, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases, out-of-court restructurings and distressed transactions. One of the best in the business. A brilliant mind combined with thoughtful and clear advice.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSADoug regularly relies on his extensive experience to provide sound counsel.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSADoug is very knowledgeable, thorough and experienced on any bankruptcy matter.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSADouglas has the ability to be involved in very heavy lifting litigation with intense negotiations and complex deal structures.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Timothy Carter
Timothy Carter has an established practice representing clients in a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He advises clients from various industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare and finance.
A great lawyer and a rising star in the bankruptcy practice, who is extraordinarily client-focused.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSATim Carter is a problem solver. He finds you a path through financial chaos.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSATim is an incredible lawyer. He leverages all of the resources at Goulston & Storrs to deliver excellent client service.
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