Boston law firm Casner & Edwards announces that its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group along with four attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide. This is the 13th 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, “The firm has a great combination of knowing the law and having practical experience addressing insolvency-related challenges.”
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 nine 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. One source commented, “Extremely knowledgeable, Michael knows when to stand up and pick a fight and when to compromise.”
- Michael J. Goldberg has been ranked for the last 21 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, “Mike is the quintessential business lawyer who gets it; he understands the business and economic dynamics as well as the legal issues, and puts it all together.”
- John T. Morrier has been ranked for the last 21 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 has a knack for predicting how the judge will respond in court.”
- A. Davis Whitesell has been ranked for the last 12 years. He handles a broad range of insolvency-related matters, with a focus on debtor representation in Chapter 11 cases. Clients commended Whitesell on being a hard negotiator and a thoughtful, efficient lawyer.
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.
