Boston law firm Casner & Edwards announces that its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group along with four attorneys were recognized in the 2025 Chambers USA Guide. This is the 12th consecutive year that the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group has been ranked by Chambers.
Chambers highlighted Casner & Edwards’ reputation for representing clients in Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters, particularly in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and construction sectors. Chambers’ review noted that Casner’s lawyers are specialists at addressing sophisticated workouts and restructurings, and are skilled at the representation of commercial real estate clients in a wide array of insolvency transactions. Clients commented, “They bring a practical approach to complicated matters and are well versed in translating esoteric bankruptcy concepts for the client.”
In addition to the practice ranking, Chambers ranked the following individual attorneys from the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group for their notable practice:
- Michael J. Fencer has been ranked for the last eight years. He advises on bankruptcy litigation, reorganizations, insolvency and receivership proceedings, construction matters and commercial disputes. He represents corporate and nonprofit clients in the housing, education, healthcare and cannabis sectors.
- Michael J. Goldberg has been ranked for the last 20 years. His expertise includes both in-court and out-of-court restructurings, as well as a variety of commercial and real estate financings. A client remarked, “He has a calm demeanor, very good judgment and is a brilliant strategist. He's a great person to lead any engagement, no matter how complex or sophisticated.”
- John T. Morrier has been ranked for the last 20 years. He is noted for providing both litigation and transactional counsel, on matters ranging from corporate restructurings, receiverships and workouts to distressed asset sales. He represents trustees and receivers, and acts for corporate and nonprofit clients in the housing, education, healthcare and cannabis sectors. One source noted, “John is terrific. He's extremely capable and a smart strategist.”
- A. Davis Whitesell has been ranked for the last 11 years. He handles a broad range of insolvency-related matters, with a focus on debtor representation in Chapter 11 cases.
Selection by Chambers is a highly coveted honor. The publisher selects practices and individual attorneys 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.
