Harry W. Greenfield
Recognized since 2009
Cleveland, Ohio
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
As a nationally-ranked master swimmer, Harry knows the importance of setting goals and the preparation and tenacity necessary to meet those goals.
Harry approaches each matter with zeal and a fresh perspective. He can mastermind a plan and follow it through to success. On behalf of both corporate debtors and creditors, including commercial lessors, financial institutions, financially-distressed businesses, financing companies, lessees, Official Creditors' Committees, secured lenders, and Trustees in bankruptcy, Harry handles matters in state and federal courts involving:
Harry approaches each matter with zeal and a fresh perspective. He can mastermind a plan and follow it through to success. On behalf of both corporate debtors and creditors, including commercial lessors, financial institutions, financially-distressed businesses, financing companies, lessees, Official Creditors' Committees, secured lenders, and Trustees in bankruptcy, Harry handles matters in state and federal courts involving:
- Receiverships
- Mechanic's Liens
- Collections
- Foreclosures
- Lease Defaults
- UCC Issues
He also represents purchasers and sellers of businesses.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: hgreenfield@bernsteinlaw.com
- Direct Phone Number: 216-294-4950
- Phone Number: 216-294-4950
- Lawyer Page: https://
Location
- Fifth Third Center, Suite 1300
600 Superior Avenue East
Cleveland, OH 44114
Languages
- English
Education
- Cleveland State University, J.D., graduated 1970
- Ohio University, BBA, graduated 1967
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio
Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- American Board of Certification of Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights - Emeritus Director; Former Chairman
- American College of Bankruptcy - College Fellow, XXIII Class
- American Heart Association, Greater Cleveland Division - Board of Directors
- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law - Adjunct Professor, Business Bankruptcy
- Commercial Law League of America - Member
- Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) - Member
- INSOL International - Member
- Lake Erie Local Masters Swim Club - Board Member, Vice Chair
- Lease Enforcement Attorney Network (LEAN) - Member
- Ohio Masters Swim Club - Board Member
- Ohio University College of Business - Visiting Professor
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- U.S. Masters Swim Club - Member, Financial & Review Committees
Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.
Headquarters:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
8 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Cleveland (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Commercial
- Committee Representation
- Creditor Committees
- Creditors' Rights
- Debtors' Rights
- Liquidations
- Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Out-of-Court Workouts
- Workouts and Restructurings
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law
- Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy Litigation
- Top Attorneys in Ohio
- Super Lawyers - Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
- Commercial Law League of America - President's Cup (2000)
- American College of Bankrutpcy - College Fellow, XXIII Class (Inducted 2012)
- Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy - American Board of Certification
- Certified Specialist in Creditors' Rights Law - American Board of Certification
- AV-Preeminent Rated - Martindale-Hubbell
- America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the field of Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law - Chambers USA
- Lifetime Achievement Award (2013 Honoree) - Turnaround Management Association, Ohio Chapter
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