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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Florida: North & Central
What the Team is Known For
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler has an extremely deep bench offering a wide bankruptcy and restructuring service. The team's areas of expertise include transactional matters, workouts, corporate reorganizations and Chapter 11 proceedings. The group is noted for its representation of debtors, creditors, trustees and other significant market participants.
Strengths
Stichter is a go-to firm in the Middle District of Florida.
Stichter is a significant player that is well-regarded by judges.
The lawyers at Stichter are very efficient.
Work Highlights
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler acted for Soneet Kapila as Chapter 7 trustee in Fontainebleau Las Vegas's bankruptcy case.
Notable practitioners
Russell Blain attracts praise for his market-leading bankruptcy expertise, with notable experience in Chapter 11 cases. He is specifically adept at handing fraud and Ponzi schemes.
Harley Riedel is head of department and also serves as managing partner of the firm. He is widely known as a state leader in the representation of debtors and creditors, and does notable work in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 matters.
Elena Ketchum elicits praise for her ability to advise on out-of-court workouts as well as assisting clients with Chapter 11 filings.
Elena is a very good lawyer who is easy to work with.
Scott Stichter is a long-standing practitioner with a broad client base, which includes advising high-profile companies. He is experienced in handling Chapter 11 proceedings.
Scott is great to work with. He is smart and experienced.
Amy Denton Harris has in-depth experience in restructuring and represents both creditors and debtors. She is specifically adept at handling Chapter 11 matters.
Amy is a well-respected lawyer who has experience in subchapter V bankruptcies.
Charles Postler frequently acts for debtors in complex bankruptcy matters. He is noted for his capabilities in transactions involving distressed companies.
Charles is a good debtors' lawyer and is really strong on transactional matters.
Daniel Fogarty's practice includes restructuring work for high-profile franchises. He frequently advises creditors on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings, and is noted for his representation of distressed workout CEOs.
Stephen Leslie has developed a broad bankruptcy practice and continues to gain recognition for his advice on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.
Barbara Hart regularly represents debtors, borrowers and lenders in Chapter 11 proceedings. She has additional expertise in out-of-court workouts and distressed asset sales.
Matthew Hale is a highly regarded practitioner with notable experience in Chapter 11 proceedings.
He is a fantastic Chapter 11 practitioner who will go far.
Matt is an up-and-coming lawyer who provides good analysis.