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William E Chipman

William E Chipman

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Bill Chipman is a bankruptcy and restructuring practitioner with significant experience representing debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, debtor-in-possession lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and plaintiffs and defendants in a broad spectrum of bankruptcy related litigation in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases pending in various jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Career

Prior to founding Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP, Bill helped establish the Delaware office of Greenberg Traurig LLP and was a partner in Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP’s Delaware office.

Bill is also a Certified Public Accountant who has extensive business-related accounting experience.

Professional Memberships

Delaware State Bar Association

American Bankruptcy Institute

Delaware Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

William Chipman is a respected bankruptcy expert who regularly advises on Chapter 11 proceedings. His handling of non-contentious matters is complemented by his experience in a range of civil disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Bill stands out in how he provides advice to the client and manages the process.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill is one of the very best debtor side lawyers in Delaware.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill is a constant source of information and advice. He is an incredible advocate, who is super smart and practical and knows the courts.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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Delaware

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