LAWYER PROFILE
Michael S Stamer

Michael S Stamer

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Michael Stamer represents official and unofficial committees of unsecured creditors, secured lender groups, debtors, boards of directors and special committees, debtor in possession lenders, plan sponsors and acquirers of businesses and assets in large, complex chapter 11 cases and domestic and international out of court restructurings. Michael has played a leading role in many recent high-profile restructurings in the energy, oilfield services, power, health care, retail and media industries. Significant matters include those involving Spirit Airlines, Curo Group, Ardagh Group, CommScope, Audacy, GWG Holdings, GEO Group, PG&E, CBL & Associates, to name a few.

Professional Memberships

Member, New Jersey and New York Bars

Personal

B.A., University of Vermont (1986); J.D., Rutgers School of Law (1989)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - New York

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Stamer is noted for his expertise in Chapter 11 restructurings as well as distressed M&A, with recent involvement in industries media and energy.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Michael Stamer acts for a variety of clients, including noteholders, bondholders, creditors' committees and acquirers. He has notable experience advising on bankruptcy proceedings in the energy sector.

Strengths

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  • Michael is good at making a complex situation simple and at understanding what we are trying to accomplish. He gets our goals and can articulate our message.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael is good at making a complex situation simple and at understanding what we are trying to accomplish. He gets our goals and can articulate our message.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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