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David W. Criswell

Partner
Portland

David Criswell’s principal areas of practice are business bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, loan workouts, insolvency, and real estate. He has represented numerous debtors-in-possession, secured lenders, and purchasers in complex Chapter 11 cases. David frequently represents receivers and bankruptcy trustees in complex insolvency proceedings and has also represented lenders and borrowers in out-of-court loan restructurings. David is often sought out by community banks, strategic distressed asset purchasers, and bridge lenders for assistance with loan recoveries, loan documentation, asset acquisitions, and other financial services issues.

Professional Highlights

Recognition & Accomplishments

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2022-2024

Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, 2020, 2022-2024

The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2015-2025

Credentials 

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., cum laude, 1989)

Dartmouth College (B.A. 1986)

Admissions

Oregon

Washington

U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington