Cliff Katz is an equity partner and chair of the bankruptcy and insolvency practice at Goetz Platzer, LLP. With over thirty years of extensive experience concentrating on all aspects of corporate debt restructuring, Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 cases, and insolvency proceedings, he is recognized as a leader in financial restructuring and insolvency, and guides clients through restructurings, workouts, and insolvency matters nationwide.

His practice represents clients across all aspects of restructurings, workouts, and insolvency matters, including both transactional and litigation matters. He advises clients on all aspects of corporate and financial restructurings through to Chapter 11 proceedings. Among other things, he provides analysis and advice on debtor-in-possession financing arrangements, cash collateral usage, preferences, and exit financing facilities; legal and financial strategies for negotiating and implementing plans of reorganization; negotiating debt and equity documents for reorganized companies; advice and negotiation of sale documents and other complex asset sales; planning for debt restructuring alternatives and Chapter 11 filings; preparing debtors for Chapter 11 filings and structuring exit strategies. 

An experienced litigator in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts throughout the country, he has fought hard in representing his clients’ interests. He is highly adept at establishing unique strategies for dealing with financially-troubled entities, of all sizes, and relies on his broad knowledge to assist clients in running their small, medium, and large businesses.

He is known to be tenacious and creative in representation of each and every client, no matter the industry or market position.  He is respectful of his clients’ needs and goals, responsive with thoughtful strategies and cutting-edge guidance, personally dedicated to consistently delivering a high-quality work product.

He has represented Debtors, Creditors’ Committees, Secured Lenders, Landlords, Purchasers and Chapter 7 Trustees. His clients include public, private, and middle-market companies and he has substantial experience in:

• Retail/Wholesale/Manufacturing Businesses
• Food and Hospitality
• Corporate and Construction Contracts
• Real Estate
• Financial Institutions, Factors, Asset Based Lenders
• Equipment Leasing Companies and Related Matters