Banking and Finance Law Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Harry W. Greenfield
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
As a nationally-ranked master swimmer, Harry knows the importance of setting goals and the preparation and tenacity necessary to meet those goals.
Harry approaches each matter with zeal and a fresh perspective. He can mastermind a plan and follow it through to success. On behalf of both corporate debtors and creditors, including commercial lessors, financial institutions, financially-distressed businesses, financing companies, lessees, Official Creditors' Committees, secured lenders, and Trustees in bankruptcy, Harry handles matters in state and federal courts involving:
Harry approaches each matter with zeal and a fresh perspective. He can mastermind a plan and follow it through to success. On behalf of both corporate debtors and creditors, including commercial lessors, financial institutions, financially-distressed businesses, financing companies, lessees, Official Creditors' Committees, secured lenders, and Trustees in bankruptcy, Harry handles matters in state and federal courts involving:
- Receiverships
- Mechanic's Liens
- Collections
- Foreclosures
- Lease Defaults
- UCC Issues
He also represents purchasers and sellers of businesses.
Overview
- English
- Cleveland State University, J.D., graduated 1970
- Ohio University, BBA, graduated 1967
- Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- American Board of Certification of Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights - Emeritus Director; Former Chairman
- American College of Bankruptcy - College Fellow, XXIII Class
- American Heart Association, Greater Cleveland Division - Board of Directors
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law - Adjunct Professor, Business Bankruptcy
- Commercial Law League of America - Member
- Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) - Member
- INSOL International - Member
- Lake Erie Local Masters Swim Club - Board Member, Vice Chair
- Lease Enforcement Attorney Network (LEAN) - Member
- Ohio Masters Swim Club - Board Member
- Ohio University College of Business - Visiting Professor
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- U.S. Masters Swim Club - Member, Financial & Review Committees
- English
- Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- American Board of Certification of Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights - Emeritus Director; Former Chairman
- American College of Bankruptcy - College Fellow, XXIII Class
- American Heart Association, Greater Cleveland Division - Board of Directors
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law - Adjunct Professor, Business Bankruptcy
- Commercial Law League of America - Member
- Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) - Member
- INSOL International - Member
- Lake Erie Local Masters Swim Club - Board Member, Vice Chair
- Lease Enforcement Attorney Network (LEAN) - Member
- Ohio Masters Swim Club - Board Member
- Ohio University College of Business - Visiting Professor
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- U.S. Masters Swim Club - Member, Financial & Review Committees
- Cleveland State University, J.D., graduated 1970
- Ohio University, BBA, graduated 1967
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Cleveland (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Commercial
- Committee Representation
- Creditor Committees
- Creditors' Rights
- Debtors' Rights
- Liquidations
- Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Out-of-Court Workouts
- Workouts and Restructurings
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law
- Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy Litigation
- Top Attorneys in Ohio
- Super Lawyers - Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
- Commercial Law League of America - President's Cup (2000)
- American College of Bankrutpcy - College Fellow, XXIII Class (Inducted 2012)
- Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy - American Board of Certification
- Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights Law - American Board of Certification
- AV-Preeminent Rated - Martindale-Hubbell
- America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the field of Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law - Chambers USA
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2013 Honoree) - Turnaround Management Association, Ohio Chapter
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Cases
- Creditors' Rights
Represented creditors' committee in Chapter 11, convincing mezzanine lender to waive its claim to avoid litigation, resulting in a recovery to unsecured creditors.
- Creditors' Rights
Represented bank in its $30 million claim against airport security firm in Chapter 11, obtaining 100% recovery of its loan.
- Bankruptcy, Workouts, Reorganization
Represented contractor in highly-contentious dispute with bank, successfully obtaining approval of a plan of reorganization, and resulting in the company continuing operations after confirmation.
- Bankruptcy, Workouts, Reorganization
Represented hotel chain in bankruptcy, successfully reaching confirmation of a reorganization plan over the objection of many creditors, which resulted in a significant pay-out to unsecured creditors and the company continuing operations on a reduced scale.
- Creditors' Rights
Represented seller of real estate and mortgage holder against a Chapter 11 debtor, successfully working to confirm a plan of reorganization providing for significant covenants which were breached by the debtor, resulting in seller reacquiring the real estate with a significant tenant in place.
- Bankruptcy, Workouts, Reorganization
Represented an Ohio subsidiary of a Canadian company in its Chapter 11, successfully conducting a sale of the assets, avoiding the liquidation of the Canadian parent, and allowing the subsidiary to continue profitable operations less $3 million of debt.
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