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William J. Barrett

William J. Barrett

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights

Litigation

Luxury

Career

Bill has almost 40 years of experience in bankruptcy litigation. Bill is a calming and relaxed force while being a committed advocate for his clients.

Bill is the senior member of Barack Ferrazzano’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group. In recent years Bill has focused his practice on representing secured debt holders and landlords in Chapter 11 cases and other insolvency proceedings. Bill has litigated a broad variety of cases in the bankruptcy courts, including stay relief, adequate protection, cash collateral, plan confirmation and DIP financing motions brought by or involving secured creditors. In recent years, Bill’s secured creditor practice has included a number of cases involving real estate properties such as multi-family housing, shopping centers, leased industrial facilities, and farmland. He also consults with borrowers and creditors in strategies for resolving debtor/creditor problems.

To learn more, please visit www.bfkn.com/williambarrett.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Illinois

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

William Barrett of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg is noted for his deep expertise in the real estate sphere, cultivated over a near 40-year career. He acts for landlords and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and on distressed M&A.

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Illinois

USA - Nationwide

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