About
Robert A. Breidenbach is a shareholder at Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. who focuses his practice on commercial litigation and bankruptcy. He represents clients in matters involving business disputes, debt restructuring, creditor rights, and bankruptcy proceedings. Breidenbach works with small and medium-sized companies, debtors, creditors, receivers, banks, borrowers, committees, liquidating trustees, and bankruptcy trustees, helping clients address complex financial and litigation challenges with practical legal guidance.
Breidenbach earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University in 1993 and his B.S. from Missouri State University in 1990. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. This background supports his ability to evaluate business disputes, advise clients on bankruptcy issues, analyze creditor and debtor positions, and guide clients through commercial litigation and insolvency matters that often require careful strategy and sound judgment.
Breidenbach has represented small and medium-sized companies in Chapter 11 cases and debtors in Chapter 9 proceedings. His experience also includes working with committees, liquidating trustees, bankruptcy trustees, secured creditors, and unsecured creditors in matters arising under the Bankruptcy Code. He has litigated adversary proceedings involving debtors and has represented receivers, banks, and borrowers in commercial litigation and workout situations.
Robert A. Breidenbach is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri. He is known for combining bankruptcy experience with a practical understanding of business disputes, creditor-debtor issues, and financial workouts. He has also lectured on bankruptcy topics and has been active with Rotary International. By helping clients navigate bankruptcy proceedings, litigation, and workout matters, Breidenbach provides focused representation for businesses and individuals facing important financial and legal decisions.
Law Office Affiliations
- Shareholder, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, The Missouri Bar
Licensed State
- Illinois
- Missouri
Education
- Saint Louis University
Juris Doctor (JD) - Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Awards & Badges


- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights
- Business Litigation
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership




