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Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Maryland


Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

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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.

Industries (7)

  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate
  • Healthcare
  • Construction
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Telecommunications

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Maryland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler is a 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. The law firm also regularly serves as trustee in Chapter 11 proceedings, alongside wider strengths advising financial institutions on loan workouts. The team offers additional expertise in Chapter 7 cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler represents the Chapter 11 Trustee Roger Schlossberg as general and litigation bankruptcy counsel in the liquidation of Vincent L. Abell's bankruptcy estate.

Strengths

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  • Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler has the ability to bring in the necessary resources as required.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJoel I Sher
    Senior StatespeopleJoel I Sher

    Joel I Sher

    Joel Sher represents debtors and creditors' committees, among others, in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts. He serves as the head of the bankruptcy and financial restructuring practice at Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler.
  • Band 2Richard M Goldberg
    Band 2Richard M Goldberg

    Richard M Goldberg

    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.

    • Richard understands our situation and is able to support based on our needs.

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