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| • Baylor University, B.A., 1971 • University of Florida, J.D., 1974, with high honors • Editor-in-Chief, University of Florida Law Review • Order of the Coif |
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| • The Florida Bar • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida • Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • Supreme Court of the United States |
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Harley E. Riedel, II
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| Harley E. Riedel joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Prosser, P.A. at its inception in 1974 after graduating from the University of Florida College of Law (with high honors), where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Florida Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif. He has served as lead counsel for debtors in possession or other key constituencies in many of the largest Chapter 11 cases ever filed in the State of Florida. He regularly represents debtors, committees, creditors, buyers, and other parties in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court workouts. Mr. Riedel is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, and in 2007, became the third recipient (joining Don Stichter, who was the initial honoree) of the highest award of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association - presented for “outstanding effectiveness in the presentation of matters to the Bankruptcy Court; a reputation for thorough preparation; civility and courtesy to opposing counsel; appropriate courtroom demeanor; ethical conduct and professionalism at the highest level; and long-term service to the bankruptcy bar.” He has spoken and written on bankruptcy-related topics for the American Bar Association, The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Florida Bar, and numerous other legal and business groups. He is the principal author of the section on Chapter 11 Practice in both editions of the West Publishing Company publication, “Norton Handbook for Bankruptcy Trustees, Debtor-in-Possession, and Committees.” In 2010, he was named as the initial selection of Best Lawyers in America as "Lawyer of the Year" in the Tampa Bay area. |
| HONORS & DISTINCTIONS |
| • Recipient, Douglas P. McClurg Professionalism Award, presented by the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association in May 2007 for outstanding effectiveness in the presentation of matters to the Bankruptcy Court, thorough preparation, civility and courtesy, ethical conduct, and professionalism at the highest level • Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy (inducted 1995) • Named by "Best Lawyers in America" as the top bankruptcy lawyer in Tampa for 2010 • Listed in the 1989-90 and all subsequent editions of the "Best Lawyers in America," in the area of Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization • Listed, Tier One or “Star Performer” Tier, all editions of Chambers & Partners, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in the area of Insolvency Practice in Florida (2003 to date). One of only two “star performers” in the bankruptcy practice area listed in the State of Florida in any edition • Listed, all editions of Florida Trend's “Florida Legal Elite” • Listed as a Florida “super lawyer” in the area of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice in all editions of "Florida Super Lawyers." Also listed as one of the top ten lawyers in the State of Florida in all practice areas, (2008 and 2009) and, prior to that, in the top one hundred lawyers in the State of Florida in all practice areas • Listed, “Who's Who Legal U.S.A. – Insolvency” (one of only six Tampa based lawyers listed, including Don Stichter and Russ Blain) • Listed, outstanding Insolvency and Restructuring lawyer by Expert Guides (one of only three Tampa based lawyers, including Don Stichter, listed) • Rated “AV” in Martindale-Hubbell for more than twenty years • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute • Guest Lecturer, Advanced Bankruptcy Course University of Florida College of Law • Guest Lecturer, Advanced Bankruptcy Course, Stetson University College of Law • Past Chairman of the Hillsborough County Law Library • Book Awards: Highest academic score in seven law courses as a law student at the University of Florida (1972-1974) • While at the University of Florida Law School, each of his three student works was selected for publication in the Law Review and was selected the outstanding student work for that quarter, earning the Gertrude Brick Case Comment Award, the George W. Milam Award Note Award, and the Alumni Association Commentary Award |
| MEMBERSHIPS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
| • Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association (founder, past director, President and Chairman) • Federal Bar Association (Past officer and director, Tampa Bay Chapter) • Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 13th Judicial Circuit • Member, Committee on Local Bankruptcy Rules for the Middle District of Florida (1985 to 1998) • Hillsborough County Bar Association • American Bar Association • Turnaround Management Association |
| PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS |
| Mr. Riedel has spoken and written on bankruptcy-related topics for the American Bar Association, The American Bankruptcy Institute, The Florida Bar, and numerous other legal and business groups. He is the principal author of the section on Chapter 11 Practice in the first and second editions of the West Publishing Company publication, "Norton Handbook for Bankruptcy Trustees, Debtors-in-Possession, and Committees." In April 2008 Mr. Riedel co-authored, with SRBP shareholder Edward J. Peterson, an article on several specific issues arising in assets sales in bankruptcy cases. The article was published under the title "Practical Issues Surrounding Section 363 Sales" in Volume 19 of the U. Fla. J. of Law and Public Policy. |
| RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS |
| • CLE International, “Restructuring Real Estate”-March 26, 2009 • Guest Lecturer, Advanced Bankruptcy Course University of Florida College of Law (Feb. 2009) • "Coping With Financial Distress"- The National Association of Homebuilders Annual Convention -January 22, 2009 • "Alternate Sources of Funding: Ideas & Perspectives to Keep Your Business on Track"- The National Association of Homebuilders “Webinar” – November 13, 2008 • Guest Lecturer, Advanced Bankruptcy Course, Stetson University College of Law (Oct. 2008) |
| REPRESENTATION Harley E. Riedel has headed up the firm's representation of: |
| • Official Creditors' Committee of Anchor Glass • LincNet, Inc. • JumboSports Inc. • Lykes Bros. Steamship • Koger Properties • The Koger Partnership • American Ship Building Company • Bicoastal Corporation • The Towers of Channelside, LLC • West Charlotte Utilities • Provincetown-Boston Airlines • Basset Enterprises • Zephyr Rock • Family Group • Affiliated of Florida • Retail Networks • Automotive Service Centers |
| MEDIATION AND SPECIAL MASTER He has served as a mediator in successfully aiding parties in the resolution of a number of complicated bankruptcy and commercial disputes. He was appointed in 2003 by the United States District Court to be a Special Master in connection with litigation involving extensive agricultural operations in Florida. |
| REPORTED DECISIONS Mr. Riedel has served as lead counsel in more than one hundred reported decisions, including: |
| • In re Container Applications International., Inc., 233 F.3d 1361 (11th Cir. 2000) • Christo v. Padgett, 223 F.3d 1324 cert denied, 121 S. Ct. 1190, 531 US 1191, 141 L Ed 2d 106 (2001) • In re Bicoastal Corp., 242 B.R. 43 (M.D. Fla. 1998) • In re Kidron, Inc., 278 B.R. 626 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2002) • In re Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc., 233 B.R. 546 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997) • In re Lykes Bros S.S. Co., Inc., 217 B.R. 304 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1997) • In re Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc., 196 B.R. 574 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1996) • In re Koger Properties, Inc., 172 B.R. 351 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1994) • In re Bicoastal Corp., 164 B.R. 1009 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1993) • Matter of American Ship Building Co., Inc., 164 B.R. 358 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1994) • In re Bicoastal Corp., 146 B.R. 492 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1992) • In re Bel-Aire Investments, Inc., 142 B.R. 992 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1992) • In re Bicoastal Corp., 136 B.R. 290 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1992) • In re Bicoastal Corp., 134 B.R. 50 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1991) • In re Bicoastal Corp., 133 B.R. 252 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1991) • In re Sea Span Publications, Inc., 126 B.R. 622 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1991) • In re Provincetown-Boston Airlines, Inc., 72 B.R. 307 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1987) • Matter of Providencetown-Boston Airlines, Inc., 66 B.R. 632 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1986) |
| PRESS RELEASES |
| STICHTER RIEDEL AGAIN RECEIVES HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN CHAMBERS USA 2010 GUIDE - JULY 1, 2010 |
| ELEVEN FIRM LAWYERS RECOGNIZED AS "FLORIDA SUPER LAWYERS" OR “RISING STARS” - JUNE 2010 |
| HARLEY E. RIEDEL SPEAKS AT TAMPA BAY BANKRUPTCY BAR ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON- APRIL 13, 2010 |
| Harley E. Riedel II has been named the Best Lawyers’ 2010 Tampa Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Lawyer of the Year |
| FIRM PREVAILS IN APPEAL IN LYKES BROS. CASE - September 29, 2009 |
| SHAREHOLDER SPEAKS ON RESTRUCTURING REAL ESTATE LOANS- March 26, 2009 |
| BANKRUPTCY COURT CONFIRMS CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION IN ARLINGTON RIDGE CASES—March 12, 2009 |
| BANKRUPTCY COURT CONFIRMS CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION FOR SAM SELTZER’S STEAK HOUSES OF AMERICA, INC.—February 25, 2009 |
| HARLEY E. RIEDEL SPEAKS AT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMEBUILDERS ANNUAL CONVENTION -January 22, 2009 |
| FIRM PREVAILS IN LITIGATION PITTING PRINCIPLES OF RES JUDICATA AGAINST SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY - January 16, 2009 |
| DON M. STICTER AND HARLEY E. RIEDEL RECOGNIZED BY EXPERT GUIDES AS OUTSTANDING INSOLVENCY AND RESTRUCTURING LAWYERS FOR 2009 |
| HARLEY E. RIEDEL PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMEBUILDERS “WEBINAR” – November 13, 2008 |
| BANKRUPTCY COURT CONFIRMS CHAPTER 11 PLAN FOR TAMPA CHANNELSIDE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT– October 1, 2008 |
| HARLEY E. RIEDEL II RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS DOUGLAS P. MCCLURG PROFESSIONALISM AWARD FROM THE TAMPA BAY BANKRUPTCY BAR ASSOCIATION - MAY 31, 2007 |
| FIRM PREVAILS IN HOMESTEAD EQUITABLE LIEN DISPUTE AND CONCLUDES GLOBAL SETTLEMENT IN GOSMAN CASE - APRIL 13, 2007 |
| SOUTHERN DISTRICT BANKRUPTCY COURT APPROVES SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS OF WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF TRASH AND LINEN CHUTES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS - AUGUST 8, 2006 |
| DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION FINANCING FOR FT. MYERS MARINA/REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION APPROVED - JULY 1, 2006 |
| HARLEY E. RIEDEL SPEAKS ON BANKRUPTCY BAR PANEL - MARCH 14, 2006 |