Specializing in insolvency and complex commercial matters since 1974
Harley E. Riedel joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, 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. In 2007, Mr. Riedel 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.”
| Managing shareholder Harley Riedel commands respect for his track record in major bankruptcy cases, with interviewees commending his "great courtroom presence." He offers a wealth of expertise in workouts and Chapter 11 cases, frequently acting for a range of debtors, creditors and buyers. Market sources characterize him as "a top lawyer who will get the deal done." - Chambers USA (2018) |
| "he's the best pure bankruptcy lawyer on the debtor side practicing in Florida today" - Chambers USA (2017) |
Mr. Riedel has spoken at the annual meetings of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute and has spoken and written on bankruptcy-related topics for the American Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, The Florida Bar, the Turnaround Management Association, the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, 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." He co-authored the article “Practical Issues Surrounding Section 363 Sales,” 19 U. Fla. J. of Law & Public Policy 75, April 2008.
Harley E. Riedel has headed up or had significant involvement in the firm's representation of the debtor in possession or other party (as indicated) in numerous cases, including the following:
Mr. Riedel has served as a mediator in scores of cases involving complicated bankruptcy and commercial disputes, most of which have resulted in a resolution of matter mediated. He was appointed in 2003 by the United States District Court to be a Special Master in connection with litigation involving more than 20,000 acres of agricultural operations in Florida and Michigan.
Mr. Riedel has been involved in more than 100 reported decisions, some of which appear below.
Harley E. Riedel joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, 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. In 2007, Mr. Riedel 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.”
| Managing shareholder Harley Riedel commands respect for his track record in major bankruptcy cases, with interviewees commending his "great courtroom presence." He offers a wealth of expertise in workouts and Chapter 11 cases, frequently acting for a range of debtors, creditors and buyers. Market sources characterize him as "a top lawyer who will get the deal done." - Chambers USA (2018) |
| "he's the best pure bankruptcy lawyer on the debtor side practicing in Florida today" - Chambers USA (2017) |
Mr. Riedel has spoken at the annual meetings of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute and has spoken and written on bankruptcy-related topics for the American Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, The Florida Bar, the Turnaround Management Association, the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, 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." He co-authored the article “Practical Issues Surrounding Section 363 Sales,” 19 U. Fla. J. of Law & Public Policy 75, April 2008.
Harley E. Riedel has headed up or had significant involvement in the firm's representation of the debtor in possession or other party (as indicated) in numerous cases, including the following:
Mr. Riedel has served as a mediator in scores of cases involving complicated bankruptcy and commercial disputes, most of which have resulted in a resolution of matter mediated. He was appointed in 2003 by the United States District Court to be a Special Master in connection with litigation involving more than 20,000 acres of agricultural operations in Florida and Michigan.
Mr. Riedel has been involved in more than 100 reported decisions, some of which appear below.