Bio

Harold Israel represents secured lenders, debtors, asset purchasers, creditors and official creditor committees in workouts (in-court and out-of-court) and reorganizations throughout the United States. Mr. Israel also represents lenders and equity sponsors in asset-based lending, foreclosure, and debtor-in-possession financing transactions. Mr. Israel looks to assist clients in achieving outstanding results in a practical, responsive and cost effective manner. Mr. Israel has been recognized by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-HubbellTM, as a '2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy', is included in The Best Lawyers in America, 19-22 editions (2013-16) for his work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, has achieved the AV Preeminent® peer review rating, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-HubbellTM, and has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer. Mr. Israel is on the TMA Global Board of Trustees and is a past Vice President of Education for the Turnaround Management Association, a Past President of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, and a past Chair of the Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. Prior to joining Goldstein & McClintock LLLP, Mr. Israel was with Kaye Scholer, LLP, a multinational law firm with over 400 attorneys. Mr. Israel started his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable John D. Schwartz, Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Israel is also a Certified Public Accountant.