About Jeffrey Toole

Bernstein-Burkley partner Jeffrey Toole is adept at breaking down complicated ideas, whether it’s to advise clients facing legal challenges or to instruct future attorneys at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. No matter the audience, Jeff puts care and respect into explaining concepts so no one feels like they’re left in the dark. Through his years of experience as a transactional attorney and a commercial litigator, Jeff has developed and honed his abilities to help borrowers and lenders alike to achieve their objectives, mitigate their risks, and maximize their outcomes. His negotiation skills and work on large restructuring transactions have enabled his clients to navigate through the intricacies of business bankruptcy cases and receiverships with confidence.

Focus:
Jeff’s practice focuses on commercial debt restructuring and insolvency matters, primarily in the following industries:

• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Real estate development
• Health care
• Hospitality
• Transportation

He Represents:
Jeff has vast experience successfully representing:

• Debtors
• Leasing companies
• Banks, insurance companies, and other secured lenders
• Creditors’ committees
• Unsecured trade creditors – in, among other areas:
  • Corporate reorganizations
  • Going-concern sales and other transactions
  • Lending and leasing matters
  • Receiverships
  • Complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts