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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

Florida: North & Central

The focus is on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring and the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganized or go into liquidation. Also, especially in the current economic environment, the chapter includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors` committees, bondholders, insurers, directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to transactional work, bankruptcy also covers any related litigation, such as disputes between such parties in connection with distressed companies and Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 processes.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Jules Cohen
    Jules Cohen Akerman LLP23 Years Ranked
  2. Jeffrey W WarrenBush Ross, PA
  3. Russell BlainStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA

Star Individuals

  1. Elizabeth A Green
    Elizabeth A Green BakerHostetler LLP14 Years Ranked
  2. Harley E RiedelStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
1

Band 1

  1. Brian G Rich
    Brian G Rich Berger Singerman19 Years Ranked
  2. R Scott ShukerShuker & Dorris, P.A.
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Band 2

  1. Donald Kirk Carlton Fields16 Years Ranked
  2. Edward J. Peterson, III
    Edward J. Peterson, III Berger Singerman13 Years Ranked
  3. Jimmy D Parrish
    Jimmy D Parrish BakerHostetler LLP13 Years Ranked
  4. Mark J Wolfson Foley & Lardner LLP23 Years Ranked
  5. Denise Dell-PowellDenise Dell-Powell PLLC
  6. Elena KetchumStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  7. John D EmmanuelBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  8. Lara FernandezTrenam
  9. Lynn Welter ShermanTrenam
  10. Scott StichterStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  11. Stephanie LiebTrenam
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Band 3

  1. Megan Murray Underwood Murray PA6 Years Ranked
  2. Noel Boeke
    Noel Boeke Holland & Knight LLP17 Years Ranked
  3. Amy Denton MayerStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  4. Charles PostlerStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  5. Daniel FogartyStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  6. Douglas BatesClark Partington
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Band 4

  1. Andrew Layden
    Andrew Layden BakerHostetler LLP9 Years Ranked
  2. Edwin G Rice
    Edwin G Rice Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP17 Years Ranked
  3. Eric Golden
    Eric Golden Burr & Forman LLP13 Years Ranked
  4. J Ellsworth Summers
    J Ellsworth Summers Burr & Forman LLP7 Years Ranked
  5. Ryan Reinert
    Ryan Reinert Shutts & Bowen LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. Scott Underwood Underwood Murray PA14 Years Ranked
  7. Adam AlpertBush Ross, PA
  8. Justin M LunaLatham, Luna, Eden & Beaudine, LLP
  9. Michael A NardellaNardella & Nardella, PLLC
  10. Ryan E DavisWinderweedle Haines Ward & Woodman
  11. Stephen R LeslieStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
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Band 5

  1. Esther McKean
    Esther McKean Akerman LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Jason Burnett
    Jason Burnett GrayRobinson, PA11 Years Ranked
  3. Keith Fendrick
    Keith Fendrick Holland & Knight LLP13 Years Ranked
  4. Nicolette Vilmos
    Nicolette Vilmos Berger Singerman7 Years Ranked
  5. Steven Wirth
    Steven Wirth Akerman LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. Barbara A. HartStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  7. David JennisJennis Law Firm
  8. Matthew HaleStichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
  9. Roy KobertRoy Kobert Mediation
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Up and Coming

  1. Michael Niles
    Michael Niles Berger Singerman2 Years Ranked

Associates to watch

  1. Danielle L Merola
    Danielle L Merola BakerHostetler LLP4 Years Ranked

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. BakerHostetler LLP
    1
    BakerHostetler LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    BakerHostetler possesses sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring experience across a range of industry sectors, with particular expertise in the energy, hospitality and timeshare fields. The group maintains a solid reputation for its handling of large and complex debtor mandates and is recognized for its national and international bankruptcy practice. The team works closely with the firm's bankruptcy groups in New York, Los Angeles and Cleveland to provide comprehensive coverage across the USA.
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  2. Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Akerman LLP
    2
    Akerman LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Akerman LLP's bankruptcy team is highly regarded for its experience in foreclosures, workouts and receiverships. It focuses primarily on the representation of creditors and trustees, including major national and international financial clients, alongside work for commercial landlords, suppliers, vendors and purchasers of distressed companies and assets. The team has a strong base across Florida and is also able to draw on wider nationwide bankruptcy capabilities in key hubs such as New York and Dallas.
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  2. Trenam
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Berger Singerman
    3
    Berger Singerman
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Berger Singerman remains a market-leading practice across a wide range of large and complex bankruptcy and restructuring issues. The group offers expertise across areas such as company and fiduciary assignments, debtor Chapter 11 cases, restructurings and distressed M&A. The team also possesses a strong offering in bankruptcy litigation and related appellate work. Its practitioners continue to be active in the aviation and healthcare sectors as well as in retail and hospitality. The firm is active on cross-jurisdictional matters, such as Chapter 15 filings and issues arising from cross-border Ponzi schemes.
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  2. Burr & Forman LLP
    3
    Burr & Forman LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Burr & Forman's practice is highly regarded for its representation of debtors, special equity and creditors' committees in Chapter 11 proceedings. The team offers expertise across a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring work, including stressed asset purchases. Its impressive client base comprises a number of well-known banks and investment companies.
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  3. GrayRobinson, PA
    3
    GrayRobinson, PA
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    GrayRobinson has a versatile practice, with an especially high profile in creditor representation. The team acts for a range of banking clients and distressed companies, who call upon the firm's highly respected Chapter 11 expertise and impressive bench strength. The group maintains an expansive state-wide presence, with 15 offices from Tallahassee to Key West.

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  4. Underwood Murray PA
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Carlton Fields
    4
    Carlton Fields
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Carlton Fields' practitioners are experienced across creditor and debtor work, with a long history in the field. The team acts for both secured and unsecured parties as well as advising directors and officers on claims for breach of fiduciary duty. The group enjoys a growing reputation for its expertise in liquidation matters.
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  2. Holland & Knight LLP
    4
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Holland & Knight has a comprehensive practice with a substantial focus on the representation of major secured creditors, including a number of leading banks and financial institutions. The team offers additional experience representing Chapter 11 debtors, creditors' committees and trustees. The group is able to draw on resources and expertise from offices throughout the state. Its practitioners represent clients across a range of sectors in addition to banking and finance, including healthcare, real estate and retail.
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  3. Shutts & Bowen LLP
    4
    Shutts & Bowen LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shutts & Bowen is a Florida law firm with extensive experience across a range of bankruptcy matters, including preferences, turnover, dismissal and conveyances. The group's wider areas of expertise include debt restructurings, Chapter 11 reorganizations, refinancing matters and asset dispositions. The team represents debtors and creditors, including both institutional and non-institutional lenders.
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  4. Bush Ross, PA
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 4
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  5. Latham, Luna, Eden & Beaudine, LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 4
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