William E. Chipman Jr.

William E. Chipman, Jr., is a skilled bankruptcy and restructuring attorney with vast experience in complex Chapter 11 cases across the U.S. Bill, a founding partner of Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP, has worked with debtors, creditor committees, asset purchasers, lenders, and litigants on various bankruptcy matters. His advice helps clients in financial distress, protects their interests, and achieves good outcomes.

Bill’s legal expertise spans real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and retail. He has represented Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. in its prepackaged bankruptcy and Juno USA, LP, New York City’s third-largest ride-hailing service, in its Chapter 11 restructuring. His work for clients like Cedar Haven Healthcare and SEGA Biofuels shows he can solve tough financial problems with skill.

Bill’s educational foundation is equally impressive. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Widener University School of Law in 1999 and a Bachelor of Science from Ursinus College in 1990. Before founding his firm, Bill helped set up the Delaware office of Greenberg Traurig LLP. He was a partner at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP.

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Bill brings deep accounting and financial expertise to every matter, giving clients a strategic edge in complex legal and restructuring issues. He is ranked by Chambers & Partners USA, holds a Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating, and is consistently listed among Delaware Super Lawyers. Bill has also been honored as a Global M&A Network Top 100 Restructuring Professional for his excellence in dealmaking.

Bill teaches to share his knowledge, including seminars on bankruptcy and commercial real estate financing. His dedication to legal excellence and his clients’ success make him a trusted advocate in high-stakes finance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP
• Member, U.S. District Court District of Delaware
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Widener University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ursinus College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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