Jonathan Paul Friedland

Jonathan Paul Friedland

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Collection ... +4 more

30 North LaSalle, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 25%

I represent businesses in financial distress and their various constitutents, in bankruptcy, assignments for the benefit of creditors, Article 9 sales, and other arenas.

32 years | 100 cases

25%
Mergers and Acquisitions 25%

Represent private equity funds and others in their acquisitions of distressed comapnies and assets.

32 years | 25 cases

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

32 years | 100 cases

10%
Debt Collection 10%

Represent banks and other secured lenders, unsecured creditors, and committees of creditors in their dealings with borrowes and customers.

32 years | 25 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-650 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 30 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission Excluded

No misconduct found

Location

Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP

30 North LaSalle, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60602-3709

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Jonathan Paul Friedland's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2007

Most Responsive and Knowledgeable

Jonathon Friedland engaged by our company to help in a very difficult situation. We were preparing to file for bankruptcy protection and were under great pressure from our bank group. Jonathon was a leader on our legal team and did a tremendous job educating the management team on the process, etc. H...e also was very helpful in establishing priorities which allowed us to meet a very tight timeline to file voluntarily. I was very impressed with Jonathon's technical knowledge, communication skills and work ethic. He was ALWAYS responsive to our needs. I would recommend Jonathon as a tireless and capable advocate for his clients. I have worked with many attorneys during 25 years as a senior executive in medium-to-large companies. Jonathon ranks at the top of my list.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2007

Very Professional

Mr. Friedland's thoughtful guidance has always been, and continues to be invaluable. His professionalism and thoroughness are always evident. Many Thanks

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Jonathan Paul Friedland's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Ridings

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Scheinbaum

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon is one of the most knowledgable Chapter 11 practitioners in the field. He has excellent analytical insight and ability to understand client issues from a business person's persepective. He adds gret value to his cases."

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David Leibowitz

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon is a superb lawyer. I have found him to be oustanding in my dealings with him. He is well regarded by his peers, both locally and nationally."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Super Lawyer,

2007

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Super Lawyer,

1998

Retired Member, Horace Rumpole Inn of Court

N/A

Principal Contributing Editor, Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice

N/A

Advisory Board, American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review

N/A

Editorial Board, The Corporate Counselor

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Schiff Hardin

2000 - 2007

Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Associations

2007 - Present

Turnaround Management Association

2007 - Present

Association for Corporate Growth

1994 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Musicland Holdings, Inc.

Successful sale of all assets.

In re Hydraulic Technologies, Inc.

Successful sale consumated in less than 60 days.

In re HomeLife Corporation

Successful sale and confirmation of chapter 11 pla

In re Cable & Wireless, Inc.

Successful confirmation.

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Education

1994

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

State University of Albany

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

Turnaround Management Association Toronto Annual Symposium

Fiduciary Duties in the Zone of Insolvency

2007

American Bankruptcy Institute Annual Spring Meeting

Corporate Governanance for Troubled Companies

2006

Annual Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II

Chapter 11

2005

State Bar of Arizona Annual Meeting

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

2004

Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

2003

INSOL International Annual Conference

Asset Protection Trusts as a Wealth Preservation Strategy

Publications

2008

Strategic Alternatives for Distressed Businesses principal author and editor in chief of entire treatise

2007

Journal of Bankruptcy Law & Practice Postconfirmation Liquidation Vehicles: An Overview

2007

Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser Characterizing the Current State of Recharacterization: Radnor is Not All You Need to Know

2007

The Corprorate Counselor Paddling Down Esopus Creek: Using Bankruptcy as a Corporate Governance Tool

2007

Daily Bankruptcy Review The Non-Uniform Reality of "Uniform" Bankruptcy Laws

Languages

Spanish

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