Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Band 4
About
Provided by McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
The attorneys in MDM&C’s Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring Group are experienced in advising and representing the full spectrum of parties affected by insolvency, bankruptcy and financially troubled businesses. With experience spanning numerous industries and areas of practice, MDM&C offers a depth of knowledge and resources to address the impact of financial distress.
MDM&C’s expertise in multiple areas of the law, spanning numerous industries, assures our ability to effectively and efficiently address every aspect of a case, whether in judicial proceedings in federal or state court or out of court.
Our Services
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Complex Litigation in Federal and State Court
- Corporate Reorganizations and Bankruptcies
- Creditors' Rights
- Distressed Sales and Acquisitions
- Financial Services
- Healthcare Industry Services
- Individual Bankruptcies
- Insolvency Proceedings, Receiverships, and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
- Mass Torts/Asbestos Litigation
- Out of Court Workouts
- Real Estate Restructurings
Our Clients
- Committees (including Official Committees and other ad hoc groups of creditors)
- Creditors
- Debtors
- Distressed businesses
- Governmental Entities
- Insurance Carriers
- Landlords of Distressed Companies
- Plan Proponents
- Purchasers and Sellers of Assets in Distressed Sales
- Receivers and other Estate Representatives
- Secured and Unsecured Creditors
- Sureties
- Tenants of Distressed Companies
- Trustees (Chapter 7 and Chapter 11)
Chambers Review
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter is well regarded for representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings, and is particularly noted for its skills in bankruptcy disputes, reorganizations and creditors' rights matters. The firm regularly represents debtors, lenders and creditors' committees, and enjoys a fine reputation for its work in healthcare and mass tort matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter always seeks to provide the expert on the staff that is most fluent in the matter. It quickly checks for conflicts and is able to recommend particular counsel where necessary."
"The team is always conscious of our budget and communicative when it comes to any work that may exceed expectations. It always finds ways to think outside the box, and understands our business very well."
"McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter always seeks to provide the expert on the staff that is most fluent in the matter. It quickly checks for conflicts and is able to recommend particular counsel where necessary."
"The team is always conscious of our budget and communicative when it comes to any work that may exceed expectations. It always finds ways to think outside the box, and understands our business very well."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Kleban brings his significant experience to bear in the representation of distressed businesses and creditors in out-of-court restructurings.
"Barry is awesome, he is probably the easiest person to talk to and his turnaround time is amazing."
"Barry is my go-to person for every need associated with legal assistance. He treats me like I am the most important client; he follows up on meeting my needs, my satisfaction and my comfort level with the billing."
Gary Bressler is head of the bankruptcy and restructuring department. He is an experienced practitioner across a range of matters involving distressed businesses. He has notably advised debtors, creditors and trustees in complex bankruptcy proceedings.
"Gary is brilliant, he's a careful listener and doesn't come to any conversation with preconceived ideas. He tries to understand what the client is looking for in terms of legal analysis and practical solutions."
"He can combine his intellect with people skills. You can always trust that he won't drop the ball and he is very ethical."