Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Andy Mendez concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, complex litigation, family law, and bankruptcy. He has represented individuals, privately-held companies, and publicly-traded corporations in a wide variety of disputes as plaintiffs, defendants, debtors, and creditors. Andy began his career at the main office of a multi-national law firm before joining Stone Pigman. He has substantial experience defending product liability and toxic tort personal injury claims, incl...

Cherie Dessauer Nobles focuses her practice on bankruptcy and debtor-creditor rights, representing a broad range of clients—from large, complex companies to smaller businesses—in chapter 11 and chapter 7 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. She has experience advising debtors, trustees, unsecured creditors’ committees, and individual creditors in complex commercial bankruptcies and related workout matters. As part of the firm’s bankruptcy team, Cherie has had s...

Judith Greenstone Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Judith Greenstone practices law in Southfield, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Judith Greenstone Miller since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Judith Greenstone Miller is...

Douglas E. Quinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Douglas E. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas E. Quinn since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects...

Jim Day is a partner in the Seattle law firm of Bush Kornfeld LLP, specializing in the resolution of complex commercial creditor-debtor issues. He focuses on representing companies and individuals in Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 9 debt adjustments, as well as out-of-court workout negotiations and agreements. Jim has extensive experience across various sectors, including residential, commercial and retail real estate, health care, manufacturing, technology, fishing and maritime, and fra...

Rocco I. Debitetto counsels businesses and individuals in connection with a variety of matters pertinent to all phases of business operations. Rocco has been involved in a variety of commercial transactions from all sides of the table, including asset sales and acquisitions, business start-ups, significant contract negotiations, and commercial and asset-based financings. Several businesses further look to Rocco on a regular basis as their outside general counsel, tasked with addressing day-to...

Amelia L. Hurt is an associate in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization section. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation, where she represents debtors, debtors-in-possession, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 11 cases throughout the country. Ms. Hurt also handles bankruptcy-related litigation matters and appellate work, including cases before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Hurt’s legal expertise includes prosecuting and defending preferen...

Trevor Hoffmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Trevor practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Trevor Hoffmann since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Trevor Hoffmann is held by other lawyers.

Nathan draws on over two decades of insolvency and workout experience to provide practical and insightful advice to clients. He builds relationships to obtain favorable results in both transactional and litigation matters. Nate is the chair of Barack Ferrazzano’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group. He has extensive experience in all aspects of business reorganizations, workouts, and bankruptcies, inside and outside of court restructurings. This includes the representation of credito...

Michael Holt has built a reputation as a thorough and no-nonsense bankruptcy attorney and commercial litigator. Adept in crisis management and problem solving, Mr. Holt represents fiduciaries in insolvency cases. Mr. Holt often represents official creditor committees in the context of Chapter 11 proceedings and unofficial creditor committees in the context of business workouts. His skills keep him involved in an array of activities such as coordinating the windup of an operating debtor, admin...

Mr. Saunders is an accomplished bankruptcy and transactional attorney with broad national practice experience. His range and depth of expertise includes chapter 11 reorganizations and sales, out-of-court workouts, debt/equity financings, corporate and real estate transactions, entity structure and governance strategies, employee and union matters, and litigation. He represents debtors, committees, creditors, acquirers, trustees, and examiners in bankruptcy cases. He counsels lenders and borro...

Melissa began her legal career in-house with a Fortune 500 oil and gas company. Since that time, her practice has focused on oil, gas, and energy law , including the preparation of drilling and division order title opinions across Oklahoma, Texas, and North Dakota. Her work frequently involves the preparation of curative documents, probate-related matters, and support in litigation for oil, gas, and renewable energy clients. In addition to her energy law practice, Melissa represents clients i...

Marc Shach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Marc practices law in Lutherville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Marc Shach since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marc Shach is held by other lawyers.

Richard G. Grant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Richard G. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard G. Grant since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard G. Grant is held by other lawyers.

David F. Waguespack is a partner in the Firm, practicing in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, creditor’s rights, and gaming law. He has represented lenders, debtors, creditor committees, and other parties in complex Chapter 11 reorganizations and related litigation and has served as a Chapter 11 trustee. Mr. Waguespack regularly represents investors acquiring property in and out of bankruptcy. He has handled litigation relating to liens, real estate, construction, shareholder’s r...

Brian R. Trumbauer focuses his practice in the area of debtor-creditor rights and bankruptcy, with a particular emphasis on representing banks and other financial institutions in loan workouts, commercial bankruptcy cases and troubled credit situations. He has represented secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, trustees, creditors’ committees and other interested parties in bankruptcy cases and debtor-creditor disputes. Mr. Trumbauer has served as a member of a standing Advisory Commi...