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Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

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Bankruptcy, Workout & Creditors' Rights

Fluctuating economies and changing markets — both nationally and globally — present shifting challenges for creditors and debtors. Lenders face the prospect of loan defaults, loan restructures, bankruptcy filings, loan and collateral recovery strategies, and litigation to protect their interests. Borrowers face difficult choices about ongoing operations, loan workouts, relationships with trade creditors and customers, and reorganization or liquidation. Businesses and suppliers are concerned about what will happen if a valued customer or critical vendor files bankruptcy or discontinues operations.

Representing creditors and debtors, Porter Wright attorneys have the experience to identify and implement prompt, sound strategies to protect clients’ interests. We develop and execute legal solutions that maximize going concern and collateral value, business reorganization prospects and creditor recoveries based on each client’s objectives and circumstances.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Ohio

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur has notable strength in creditor representations, including out-of-court reorganizations and insolvencies, with additional experience in debtor engagements. The team demonstrates expertise in the real estate sector, as well as in receiverships and litigation. It is well versed in acting for financial institutions, with expertise in handling CMBS loans.

Work Highlights

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  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur represented The Lorenz Corporation as debtor in possession in a Chapter 11 proceeding.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael P. Shuster
    Band 4Michael P. Shuster

    Michael P. Shuster

    Michael is a well known bankruptcy lawyer within the Cleveland market. He often represents banks and government entities as creditors, ensuring that their assets are protected and debts are honored when other entities go into bankruptcy

  • Band 4Tami Hart Kirby
    Band 4Tami Hart Kirby

    Tami Hart Kirby

    Tami Hart Kirby has an established reputation representing all manner of clients in bankruptcy proceedings, with recent experience representing media companies and financial entities.

    • Tami is a very strong advocate for clients.

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Ranked Individuals at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP (2)

Ohio

Members

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  • Walter Reynolds

  • Elizabeth L. Moyo

  • Thomas A. Young

  • Steven D. Hoying

  • Allen T. Carter

  • Susan K. Cliffel

  • Matthew E. Moberg

  • Jason T. Gerken

  • Robert N. Hermes

  • Kevin J. O'Brien

  • Sara K. White

  • Timothy P. Vonville, Jr.

  • Javier A. Pacheco

  • Timothy E. Grady

  • Tami H. Kirby

    Head of Department

  • Michael P. Shuster

  • Jared M. Klaus

  • L. William Erb

  • Kirk Roessler

  • John Shapiro

  • Emma Walton

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