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McDonald Hopkins LLC

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


McDonald Hopkins LLC

Rankings

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Ohio

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
McDonald Hopkins LLC maintains a strong offering in the business restructuring space, with a focus on middle-market matters in the healthcare, manufacturing, automotive and real estate sectors. The firm represents a wide range of lenders, creditors and buyers, including franchisees, franchisors and auto dealerships.

Work Highlights

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  • McDonald Hopkins served as counsel to debtor Essex Technology Group in a Chapter 11 case.

Strengths

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  • The firm has very business-oriented, practical attorneys who are smart and diligent in their work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Scott Opincar
    Band 1Scott Opincar

    Scott Opincar

    Scott Opincar receives plaudits for his deep experience advising distressed businesses, creditors and financial institutions on bankruptcy issues. His practice sees him regularly handle issues such as transactional work, refinancing mandates and corporate restructuring.
    • Scott Opincar is a respected, intelligent attorney who brings vast knowledge across multiple sectors of business. He asks the right questions and offers up the right advice.

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    • Scott is an absolutely excellent lawyer.

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  • Band 1Shawn Riley
    Band 1Shawn Riley

    Shawn Riley

    Shawn Riley is very well regarded for his expertise in corporate restructuring matters, where he advises on issues such as distressed M&A, refinancing and recapitalization. Often representing a mix of healthcare clients, investment funds and banks, as well as manufacturing clients.

    • Shawn was very good at explaining issues and really business-minded.

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    • Shawn Riley is a fantastic attorney with senior-level expertise and knowledge to apply across any situation that may arise.

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  • Band 2Sean Malloy
    Band 2Sean Malloy

    Sean Malloy

    Sean Malloy advises both creditors and debtors on a broad range of restructuring matters, including insolvency litigation, workouts and refinancing. He chairs the firm's creditors' committee practice.
    • Sean is an outstanding attorney.

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    • Sean lives and breathes the bankruptcy world. He is very knowledgeable.

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  • Band 3Maria Carr
    Band 3Maria Carr

    Maria Carr

    Maria Carr is noted for her involvement in complex bankruptcy cases with a strong niche representing debtors, including those in the healthcare sector.

    • She was very practical throughout the process.

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    • Maria is an incredibly knowledgeable attorney and someone that I can trust in complex and urgent matters.

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