Proskauer Rose LLP

125 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Bet-the-Company Litigation Litigation - Bankruptcy

Biography

Chad Dale is a partner in Proskauer’s Corporate Department and a member of both the Business Solutions, Governance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy and Private Credit Restructuring Groups. Chad has 30 years of experience in corporate reorganizations and debt restructurings. As a member of the Private Credit Restructuring Group, Chad’s practice focuses on direct lenders and ad hoc groups of direct lenders, hedge funds and BDC’s. He also represents troubled companies, equity sponsors, creditors’ committees, trustees and receivers in complex out-of-court debt restructurings and formal insolvency proceedings. Chad has also served as a court-appointed chapter 11 trustee and frequently represents purchasers of financially distressed businesses. Chad offers extensive experience handling debt restructurings, reorganizations and distressed asset transactions.
Proskauer Rose LLP

125 Best Lawyers awards

Proskauer Rose LLP logo

Overview

  • Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1991
  • University of Dayton, BS (Finance) with Honors, graduated 1988

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

  • United States Bankruptcy Court
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1991
  • University of Dayton, BS (Finance) with Honors, graduated 1988
  • United States Bankruptcy Court

Client Testimonials

Charles Dale is very responsive and personable. He has put together a great team. He is a pleasure to deal with, and I feel very confident that he has got my best interests in mind while handling my matters.

Charles Dale has been our contact with K&L Gates. He has provided extremely valuable, thoughtful, effective, and economical advice on numerous bankruptcy and distressed situations. I believe he has by now advised us on at least ten different matters over the years. We have always been very impressed and pleased with his services. He is especially helpful in thinking through when to pursue legal action, and when to avoid doing so. We anticipate having him handle as much of our work in this area as possible on an ongoing basis.

Jim Goodman (Gemini Investors)

Wellesley, MA

I am a multiple user of Chad Dale's services, and my regard only grows. He is first rate, and his cut-to-the-chase advice is geared towards results.

Thomas Powell (Tatum LLC)

Newton, MA

Chad is very well regarded at our firm and a top choice for bankruptcy counsel. We've found him to be very thoughtful and technically strong, but he also brings an understanding of business issues and a perspective on what is important. He's helped us navigate through technical issues where other lawyers may get bogged down with the details.

We work with several top law firms in various disciplines and over time have come to use Mr. Dale as our "go-to" bankruptcy counsel, whether it be for acquiring a company out of bankruptcy or seeking advice for one of our portfolio companies. Mr. Dale is quick on his feet, decisive, and offers very practical business advice in a timely manner. In every scenario we've discussed with him, he's had specific, relevant experience and context from which to offer his advice and the pros and cons of a given situation. He is always available, responds quickly, and does not need extensive research projects to come up with his answers or advice. We have received numerous compliments about Mr. Dale from other parties involved in a few different situations we've worked with him on. Mr. Dale will continue to be our attorney of choice in any situations related to his areas of expertise.

Matthew Keis (Gemini Investors)

Wellesley, MA

I recommend Mr. Dale without reservation. As a business reorganization and bankruptcy lawyer, he brings a silver lining to often difficult situations. He is intelligent, communicative, and highly professional, and always manages to make you feel as though you have his undivided attention. His guidance has proved invaluable to our business and I would not hesitate to seek his counsel again.

Kim Birks (Shreve, Crump and Low)

Minneapolis, MN

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Boston (2025)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Boston (2019)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Boston (2018)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Boston (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
  • Chapter 12
  • Commercial
  • Creditor Committees
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Debtors' Rights
  • Out-of-Court Workouts
  • Trustee Representation
  • Workouts and Restructurings

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

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