Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA

8 Best Lawyers awards

Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA logo

Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Corporate Law Real Estate Law

Biography

Charles A. Postler is a partner with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida. His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law. He represents clients in sale, acquisition, and financing transactions across a broad range of industries, including matters involving public companies, multinational commercial enterprises, luxury resorts, and high-value assets such as 150-foot Feadship yachts.

Mr. Postler regularly advises clients in both traditional merger and acquisition transactions and complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. In the Chapter 11 context, he is frequently involved in drafting plans of reorganization and disclosure statements in many of the firm’s significant cases. His work also includes the preparation and negotiation of transactional documents, debtor-in-possession financing arrangements, and plan confirmation funding documents.

In addition to transactional matters, Mr. Postler maintains an active bankruptcy court practice and makes regular court appearances on behalf of debtors and other parties in interest. He has played a key role in the firm’s representation of publicly traded companies, including Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. and Biovest International, Inc., as well as hospitals and other healthcare-related entities in Chapter 11 proceedings.

Mr. Postler joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA as a partner in 1991. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced for eight years with Fowler, White, Gillen, Boggs, Villareal and Banker, P.A. in Tampa, Florida, where he was a partner at the time of his departure. During his tenure at Fowler, White, his practice included securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and banking law. He also served as co-counsel with the Stichter, Riedel firm in the Trust America Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA

8 Best Lawyers awards

Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA logo

Overview

  • Spring Hill College, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, graduated 1978
  • University of Florida, J.D., with honors, graduated 1984

  • Florida, The Florida Bar

  • Real Estate Investment Council of Tampa Bay - Member
  • St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce - Member
  • Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce - Member
  • Association for Corporate Growth - Member
  • International Network of Boutique Law Firms - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association - Member
  • Florida Bar/Business Law Section - Member
  • American Bar Association/Section on Corporation, Banking and Business Law - Member
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association - Member

  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • Real Estate Investment Council of Tampa Bay - Member
  • St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce - Member
  • Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce - Member
  • Association for Corporate Growth - Member
  • International Network of Boutique Law Firms - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association - Member
  • Florida Bar/Business Law Section - Member
  • American Bar Association/Section on Corporation, Banking and Business Law - Member
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association - Member
  • Spring Hill College, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, graduated 1978
  • University of Florida, J.D., with honors, graduated 1984
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Client Testimonials

Mr. Postler was the most thoroughly-prepared, diligent attorney we have ever had the pleasure of working with. His advice and guidance were consistently well-researched, insightful, extraordinarily helpful and highly effective. His calm demeanor coupled with his depth of knowledge and command of his specialized area of law put him at the top of the list in the Bankruptcy/Insolvency law field.

David Moser (Biovest International, Inc.)

Tampa, FL

Charlie Postler is a gentleman who combines the experience/expertise in bankruptcy matters with a well-deserved reputation of integrity to command respect from his colleagues, lawyers for adverse parties, and from the judges before whom he appears. His advice and guidance have made navigation of the very challenging Chapter 11 environment a much more comfortable and productive experience.

David Moser (Biovest International, Inc.)

Tampa, FL

I was very impressed with the performance of Charles Postler. His responsiveness to my needs was quick, clear, and efficient. While dealing with very complex matters, he was able to communicate all the necessary facts and information so informed decisions could be made. As part of the process I was required to participate in unfamiliar activities, but with Mr. Postler's guidance I felt very comfortable with all of the situations.

Darrell Lentz (Sun Coast Hospital, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Tampa (2022)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Tampa (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
  • Transactions

Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.

Please use the print button to print this profile page.

Spinning circle Big letter B