Abigail Wissel

Abigail Wissel is an attorney at Barnes & Thornburg whose practice focuses on restructuring and bankruptcy matters. She assists with complex proceedings through case analysis, plan development, and creditor negotiations. Her work supports clients facing financial and organizational challenges where careful review of obligations, stakeholder positions, and available restructuring paths is important to developing a practical strategy and moving a matter toward an orderly resolution.

Wissel earned a J.D. summa cum laude from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She previously earned a B.S. in Chemistry and Neuroscience from Indiana University. Her legal and scientific education supports a disciplined approach to complex records, detailed analysis, and problem solving. That background is useful in restructuring matters that require close attention to financial information, procedural requirements, competing interests, and changing case conditions.

Wissel gained experience with corporate and financial matters as a summer associate before beginning her current practice. In bankruptcy and restructuring matters, she works on developing case strategy, reviewing issues affecting plans, and supporting negotiations with creditors. Her role involves organizing information and helping evaluate legal and practical considerations that can influence how a distressed business or other party approaches restructuring, court proceedings, or negotiated solutions.

Abigail Wissel is admitted to practice in Indiana and brings strong academic preparation to restructuring and bankruptcy work. Her practice emphasizes careful analysis, organized case development, and practical attention to the interests involved in financially complex matters. By assisting with plans, negotiations, and bankruptcy proceedings, she helps clients and legal teams address difficult financial circumstances through a structured process grounded in current legal requirements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Summa Cum Laude)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Neuroscience

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