Tucker Ellis LLP is pleased to welcome William Stavole as a partner in the firm’s Business Litigation Group.

Mr. Stavole has broad experience in all aspects of business litigation and creditors rights. He has handled all types of business disputes, including those among partners and shareholders. As part of his litigation practice, he also handles cases in the areas of probate, real estate, construction and securities law.

Mr. Stavole has represented receivers, secured creditors, privately held companies, equipment lessors, landlords, general creditors and debtors in connection with bankruptcy and commercial law matters, including receiverships, foreclosures, workouts, business reorganizations, restructurings and secured transactions. He represents lenders with respect to their interests in all types of collateral, including multi-family housing, floor plan financing, agricultural loans, asset-based loans and equipment financing. Bill has particular experience in distressed real estate matters and often counsels clients on planning, managing, and better protecting their companies when growing relationships with customers and suppliers.

“Bill is a trusted friend and talented colleague who practiced with many of our lawyers for years,” said Managing Partner Joe Morford. “It’s great to welcome him into the Tucker Ellis family, where we know he’ll deliver a first-rate experience to our clients.”

“Bill’s wide range of litigation experience is a perfect fit for us,” said Tucker Ellis Business Litigation Chair Karl Bekeny. “Our clients will be as happy as we are to have him on board.”

Mr. Stavole received his law degree with honors from The Ohio State University College of Law. He received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Kenyon College.