Sussman Shank LLP is honored to announce the recognition of our firm and attorneys in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA Guide.
Sussman Shank, as a firm, is recognized in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring in Oregon. Our firm’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring is one of the largest and most experienced in the Pacific Northwest. We have represented debtors in some of the most important Chapter 11 cases in the region, and represented major secured creditors, asset purchasers, and Trustees in Chapter 11 cases, as well as court-appointed receivers in multiple multi-faceted and high-profile cases.
In addition, Chambers USA recognized Susan Ford, Howard Levine, and Jeffrey (Jeff) Misley as leaders in their field of Bankruptcy/Restructuring in Oregon. Benjamin (Ben) Pirie is recognized in the field of Cannabis Law: Western United States in USA – Nationwide and William (Bill) Fig for Construction in Oregon.
Susan Ford is a distinguished attorney with over 30 years of experience representing creditors and other stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedings across numerous jurisdictions in the United States, primarily in Oregon and Washington.
Howard Levine is an accomplished attorney with more than 35 years of experience representing all parties that are impacted by a bankruptcy filing. Howard represents clients in cases filed in Oregon and Washington state, and also regularly represents creditor clients in Chapter 11 case filed throughout the country.
Jeffrey (Jeff) Misley is a trusted attorney with 40 years of experience representing creditors, lenders, governmental entities, trustees, and court appointed receivers in both federal and state court cases. He has represented secured creditors in Chapter 11 cases field throughout the country. A significant portion of Jeff’s practice involves the representation of farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Benjamin (Ben) Pirie is a go-to advisor for clients navigating complex regulatory challenges in highly regulated industries, including Oregon’s cannabis and hemp markets. He also counsels business clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and other business law matters.
William (Bill) Fig serves as Chair of Sussman Shank’s Construction Group and is an established litigator with over two decades of representing contractors, suppliers, and owners in Oregon. Bill has earned a solid reputation within the construction law bar and is experienced in all things construction, including lien and bond foreclosure actions, breach of contract claims, and construction contract review and drafting.
