LAWYER PROFILE

Elizabeth Janczak

USA 2026

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Illinois

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Liz Janczak is a Partner in SGR's Bankruptcy Practice. She has represented creditors’ committees, debtors, post-confirmation trustees, and creditors in a variety of chapter 11 proceedings including section 363 sale transactions, chapter 11 plan confirmation, executory contract litigation, breach of fiduciary duty litigation, and various chapter 5 avoidance actions. In addition to her restructuring experience, Liz is experienced in chapter 7 liquidation proceedings, representing trustees and creditors in avoidance action litigation, involuntary petitions for bankruptcy relief, non-dischargeability actions, and appellate proceedings.

Career

Illinois Super Lawyers - 2021, Bankruptcy: Business

Illinois Leading Lawyers - Emerging Lawyers - 2020 (cited in multiple years)

Professional Memberships

Chicago Bar Association.

Turnaround Management Association.

American Bankruptcy Institute

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Elizabeth Janczak is noted for her strength in representing clients in Chapter 11 proceedings. Her clients include creditors, debtors and confirmation trustees.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Liz is an excellent lawyer.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
She is a very thorough tactician.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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