Frederic P. Schwieg
About Me:
I have been practicing bankruptcy and financial restructuring law for over 35 years. I started my career as a law clerk to the Hon. John F. Ray, Jr. Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Ohio Bankruptcy Court after graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Law cum laude in 1985.
My Experience:
Throughout my career, I have specialized in representing bankruptcy trustees handling the liquidation of large local companies, such as the Geo. Worthington Company and Hough Bakeries. I have also been involved in representing small and medium-sized companies as debtors in possession in their own Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Additionally, I have worked on large, complex Chapter 11 cases, such as Action Auto Rental, a pioneering company in the accident car rental space.
In 1994, I joined a newly formed boutique practice focused on representing construction bonding companies. In 1996, I established my own practice, which now concentrates on representing bankruptcy trustees and business cases and reorganization of smaller, closely held companies.
In the early 2000s, I dealt with complex legal issues concerning improperly executed mortgages in Ohio, which involved the interpretation of federal bankruptcy law and Ohio statutory and constitutional law. These cases foreshadowed the mortgage-backed loan obligations that contributed to the 2008 financial downturn.
In 2020 I was appointed to be one of the three standing Chapter 11 Subchapter V trustees for the Northern District of Ohio.
Representative Clients:
I have built my career by helping a wide range of businesses restructure their financial obligations. My clients include specialty steel processors, powder coating companies, component manufacturers, equipment suppliers, real estate holding companies, developers and property managers, oil and gas companies, hospitals, nursing homes, medical practices, and churches.
Education:
- Case Western Reserve University, BA History 1981
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, JD cum laude, 1985
Professional Memberships:
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
- Turnaround Management Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
Contact Me:
For assistance with bankruptcy and financial restructuring matters, reach out to me today. As one of the four standing trustees for the Northern District of Ohio, I am well-equipped to handle cases under the latest provisions of the bankruptcy code.