Michael A. Shiner - Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA

Michael is a shareholder and focuseshis practice on cost-effective problem solving across a broad range of practiceareas including bankruptcy, litigation, finance and real estate.Michael has experience in allaspects of bankruptcy and commercial litigation.

He has been involved inbankruptcy cases, large and small, throughout the United States including thebankruptcy cases of:

• RetailerForman Enterprises, Inc.
• Hospitalchain AHERF
• Metalsrelated companies RG Steel, National Steel and LTV Steel Corporation
• Masstort bankruptcies of Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, Mid-Valley, Inc., W.R.Grace, Federal Mogul, Flintkote Company, Chemtura Corporation and othersMichael represents major insurers incoverage disputes in both federal and state courts.

Mike also counsels businessclients in connection with all aspects of financial and real estatetransactions, as well as providing general representation, especially todistressed companies including health care providers such as AliquippaCommunity Hospital.

Mikes reported decisions include:

• Commonwealth Packaging Company v. PNC Bank, National Association, 280 B.R. 609 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2002)
• Northern Apparels, Inc. v. PNC Bank, National Association, 271 B.R. 483 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2002)
• PNC Bank, National Association v. Buzzelli, 246 B.R. 75 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 2000)