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Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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What the team is known for

Distinguished bankruptcy practice with a strong track record advising creditors, debtors and trustees on high-value bankruptcy filings, demonstrating notable ability in the financial services, retail and real estate sectors. Also regularly serves as trustee in Chapter 11 proceedings, alongside wider strengths advising financial institutions on loan workouts. Offers additional expertise in Chapter 7 cases.

Strengths

"The team provides heavy attention to detail and understands the business."

Notable practitioners

Joel Sher represents debtors and creditors' committees, among others, in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts. He serves as the head of the firm's bankruptcy and financial restructuring practice.
"Joel is a top-notch lawyer who delivers a quality work product."

Richard Goldberg has notable experience handling Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings on behalf of debtors, creditors and trustees. He is also well versed in workouts and restructurings.

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Overview

The firm’s bankruptcy and financial restructuring department represents debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, and financial institutions in reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, refinancings, and restructurings. The practice, headed by Joel I Sher, is enhanced by the firm’s robust capabilities in banking, real estate, corporate, and tax law, as well as litigation. Lawyers from multiple practice groups work in concert to help clients emerge from bankruptcy proceedings in strong financial condition. The firm’s efforts have consistently led to outstanding results for a variety of debtor and creditor clients.

Members

Sher, Joel I (Head of Department)

Goldberg, Richard M

McCusker, Anastasia

Zeller, Daniel

Industries

Construction

Financial Services

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Retail

Telecommunications

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

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250 West Pratt Street

Suite 2000

Baltimore

Maryland

USA

MD 21201

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Joel I Sher
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Richard M Goldberg
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