Nicholas R.
Pagliari

Bio

Nick is an attorney at MacDonald Illig and chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. His practice focuses on corporate restructuring, bankruptcy matters, and bankruptcy-related litigation. Nick represents a wide range of parties involved in complex bankruptcy proceedings and works with clients to develop practical strategies that address financial challenges and business objectives.

Nick Helps Clients With:

• Corporate restructuring matters
• Bankruptcy proceedings
• Bankruptcy-related litigation
• Creditors’ rights representation
• Commercial collection matters
• Foreclosure actions
• Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters
• Representation of corporate debtors
• Representation of secured creditors
• Representation of unsecured creditors’ committees
• Trustee representation in bankruptcy cases
• Bankruptcy mediation and dispute resolution

Nick regularly works with corporate debtors, secured lenders, trustees, and creditor groups in sophisticated bankruptcy transactions and proceedings.

Approach to Client Service

Nick approaches legal matters with a pragmatic and business-oriented perspective. He works closely with clients to understand their financial and operational goals, providing proactive advice and long-term strategic guidance. Clients value his practical insight and his commitment to helping them make informed decisions based on careful analysis and experience.

Experience and Professional Background

Nick has focused his practice on bankruptcy and restructuring matters since returning to Erie in 2001. His work includes representing a wide range of stakeholders involved in bankruptcy proceedings, including corporate debtors, secured creditors, chapter 7 and chapter 11 trustees, unsecured creditors’ committees, and other interested parties.

He also serves as an approved mediator for matters before:

• United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Professional Recognition

Nick has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers publication and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.