Boston law firm Casner & Edwards announces that its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group along with five attorneys were recognized in the 2020 Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers. This is the sixth consecutive year that the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group has been ranked by Chambers.
Chambers highlighted Casner & Edwards’ reputation for providing focused and specialist advice to creditor-side clients in Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters and their extensive sector experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical and construction. Casner & Edwards was also recognized for skillfully representing commercial real estate clients in a wide array of insolvency transactions and addressing sophisticated workouts and restructuring. According to the Chambers research online, an industry practitioner comments that the firm has “a very versatile practice” and that they “have a deep knowledge of the law and are practical and efficient problem solvers.”
In addition, Chambers ranked the following individual attorneys from the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group for their notable practice:
Fencer is a seasoned litigator with a wealth of experience handling Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. His work often has a cross-jurisdictional element. One client commented, “His professional skills are exemplary. He is quick on his feet, well-spoken in court proceedings, and accessible.”
Goldberg acts for creditors and debtors on bankruptcy matters with a focus on matters involving distressed real estate assets. He is respected for his "very smart" approach to legal transactions. One client praised his talent for “strategically assessing options and choosing the right one.”
Morrier is a bankruptcy attorney with particular expertise in the education, healthcare and hospitality sectors. Clients describe him as “practical, reliable and responsive.”
Riley is a “very respected, smart and thorough” attorney with exceptional knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code. She is regularly appointed as a trustee in Chapter 11 matters and has additional expertise in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.
Whitesell handles a broad range of matters, including acting as appellate counsel, court-appointed receiver and Chapter 7 trustee. One satisfied client says: "He’s very smart, capable and creative. He’s a very good draftsman and problem solver.”
Selection by Chambers is a highly coveted honor. The publisher selects attorneys and practices for inclusion based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients around the world. Attorneys, practice areas and firms are ranked by placement in “bands,” with Band 1 being the highest placement.
