“Miles & Stockbridge hosts an impressively experienced team that ably handles complex restructurings, workouts and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including investors, banks and individual creditors. It offers niche strengths in the insurance sector, advising insurance premium finance companies on regulatory issues and litigation matters. The group is also frequently involved in matters in the real estate and health care spheres.” – Chambers Overview

Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners USA, a go-to guide in the legal industry, has once again ranked the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy practice at Miles & Stockbridge on its list of leading law firms nationwide. In addition to ranking Miles & Stockbridge in Band 1 of Maryland firms, three litigators are ranked: Linda Donhauser, Patricia Jefferson and Emily Devan, who is newly ranked this year.

During their Chambers interviews, clients said the following about the practice:

“The lawyers are highly skilled and knowledgeable.”

“The team is very responsive and provides tactical advice.”

Click here for the news release with the firm's full Chambers rankings. 

Linda Donhauser, Principal

Linda is recognized for offering “particular prowess in creditor representation, with wide-ranging capabilities including bankruptcies and workouts.” Another client shared that “she is one of the deans of the bankruptcy bar, has a ton of experience and is a great advocate for her clients.”

Patti Jefferson, Principal

Patti “maintains a superb practice spanning bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings,” according to Chambers. “She is especially active on behalf of lenders and other creditors.” One client shared that Patti is “phenomenal” while another said she is a “bright, energetic and practical attorney.”

Emily Devan, Counsel

Emily is an “up-and-coming practitioner who is widely recognized for her growing presence in the bankruptcy arena. She regularly assists creditors with matters related to asset sales, foreclosures and receiverships.”

Miles & Stockbridge Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice

Miles & Stockbridge lawyers serve as lead and local counsel for clients involved in bankruptcy cases, insolvency proceedings, workouts and restructurings throughout the United States and abroad and —when necessary — coordinate the services of local counsel for efficient and effective representation. The firm’s lawyers combine practical business understanding and creative strategies to help our clients achieve their goals.

Our areas of focus include:

• Business Reorganizations, Financial Restructurings and Workouts
• Committee & Unsecured Creditor Representation
• Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation and Enforcement
• Debtor Representation
• Distressed Loan & Asset Acquisitions
• Foreclosures & Receiverships
• Insurance Premium Finance
• Secured Creditor Representation
• Troubled Suppliers & Vendors
• Trustee Representation