
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2026 : Florida: North & Central
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Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler has a breadth and depth of experience serving clients across industries and sectors in all types of insolvency-related commercial representations, both in-court and out. SRBP has represented almost every type of party in an in-court insolvency setting: debtors of every size and type, creditors and all other participants in bankruptcy cases or proceedings, creditors’ committees, trustees or other fiduciaries in bankruptcy and state court proceedings.Our firm also regularly handles corporate, real estate, and other transactions, often when one party is in a distressed situation.
Our Practice Areas Include:
Bankruptcy – Business and Individual Chapter 11 Reorganizations
Bankruptcy – Business and Individual Chapter 7 Liquidations
Bankruptcy Litigation, including Preference and Fraudulent Transfers Claims
Bankruptcy Appeals
Creditor Committee Representations
Representations of fiduciaries (trustees, receivers, assignees, curators)
Out-of-court Restructurings and Workouts; Dispute Resolution
Assignments for the Benefit of Creditor
Receiverships
Post-judgment Collection Matters
Commercial Disputes and Litigation
Asset Sales and Purchases
Asset Planning
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Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA advised the trustee of Banyon 1030-32 and Banyon Income Fund's Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Strengths
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Stichter, Riedel is a good, smart and tough firm.
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Harley Riedel
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. Harley is an excellent lawyer.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Scott Stichter
Scott Stichter is a longstanding practitioner with a broad client base, which includes advising high profile companies. He is experienced in handling Chapter 11 proceedings.
Band 3 
Band 3 
Daniel Fogarty
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.
Band 3 
Band 3 
Elena Ketchum
Elena Ketchum elicits praise for her ability to advise on out-of-court workouts as well as assisting clients with Chapter 11 filings. Band 4 
Band 4 
Charles Postler
Charles Postler frequently acts for debtors in complex bankruptcy matters. He is noted for his capabilities in transactions involving distressed companies. Charles handles complex financing motions and is a shrewd negotiator.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Stephen R Leslie
Stephen Leslie has developed a broad bankruptcy practice and has recognition for his advice on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases.
Band 5 
Band 5 
Barbara A. Hart
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. Band 5 
Band 5 
Matthew Hale
Matthew Hale is a highly regarded practitioner with notable experience in Chapter 11 proceedings, representing both creditors and debtors.
Matthew is a sharp bankruptcy attorney.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
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Elena Ketchum
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Stephen R Leslie
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Charles Postler
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Daniel Fogarty
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Barbara A. Hart
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Matthew Hale
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Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Florida: North & Central
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