Michael P. Richman - Madison, WI
Attorney at Richman & Richman LLC
Chapter 11 Debtors and Creditors’ Committees Lawyers in Madison, WI
122 W. Washington Suite 850 Madison, WI 53703
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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47
Years
Experience
Madison Chapter 11 Debtors and Creditors’ Committees Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Chapter 11 Debtors and Creditors’ Committees
- Bankruptcy
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael P. Richman focuses on representing Chapter 11 debtors and creditors' committees and advises on virtually every aspect of financial distress and bankruptcy.
Throughout his extensive career, Michael has appeared as counsel in state courts, federal courts and, in particular, bankruptcy courts in nearly 20 states and territories.
Michael focuses on the representation of Chapter 11 debtors and creditors' committees. He regularly advises and represents clients in virtually every aspect of financial distress and bankruptcy, including out-of-court restructurings, prosecution and defense of creditors' rights litigation (including preference and fraudulent conveyance cases), individual and group secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, purchasers of assets under Bankruptcy Code section 363 and other parties in interest.
An active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Michael has served as director (1996-2008), chairman of the board (2006-07) and president (2004-05) of that organization; and has been a member of its management and executive committees. Michael is also the founder and a performing member of ABI's house band, the Indubitable Equivalents, which regularly performs at bankruptcy conferences around the country. A frequent speaker and lecturer on bankruptcy law and related topics, Michael is a contributing editor to the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal and, while in law school, served as the managing editor of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law.
Michael is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Districts of Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, and District of Columbia; and for the Northern District of Illinois, the Western District of Michigan, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal, Second, Third, Seventh and Ninth Circuits.
Michael is an adjunct professor of bankruptcy law at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Mr. Richman is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- New York "Super Lawyer", 2006 - 2018
- Who's Who in America
- Who's Who in American Law
- Who's Who in Finance and Business
- Who's Who in America: Finance and Industry
- "Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers - 2004" by Turnarounds & Workouts
- Best Lawyers, 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael P. Richman
Included on the 2025Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2010 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2009 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2008 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2007 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2006 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Columbia Law School,
New York,
New York, 1979
J.D.
Honors: Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Honors: David M. Berger Memorial Award
Law Journal: Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Managing Editor
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Columbia Law School,
New York,
New York, 1979
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Non Legal Education
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Vassar College,
Poughkeepsie,
New York, 1975
A.B.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Political Science Honors - London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England
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Vassar College,
Poughkeepsie,
New York, 1975
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Adjunct Professor
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 1996 - 1998 (Director)
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 2006 - 2007 (Chairman of the Board)
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 2004 - 2005 (President)
- American Bar Association (Committee on Business Bankruptcy) (Member)
- New York State Bar Association (Committee on Federal Courts; Subcommittee on Creditors' Rights) (Member)
- New York Bar (Member)
- District of Columbia Bar (Member (inactive))
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Michael P. Richman
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023-2025Hiring Attorney Michael Richman to help me withdraw from my former business partnership was one of the best decisions I could have made during one of the hardest and most traumatic periods of my life. Michael kept me informed at every step of an incredibly complicated process, from the very first email through the final resolution. They worked tirelessly—on weekends and even during their vacation—to keep things moving forward when I needed it most. Michael never once made me feel like I was just another client. He treated me like a person. He showed genuine concern for me and my family’s well-being, and he fought for me in ways that went far beyond what I ever expected. He paid meticulous attention to every single detail, leaving nothing to chance. When I was overwhelmed and struggling to find the words to express my anger and frustration, Michael stood up for me. Knowing that someone of his caliber was in my corner gave me a peace of mind I can’t even begin to explain. What Michael and Claire did for me and my family was truly priceless. I sincerely hope no one finds themselves needing an attorney for the reasons I did—but if you do, having someone like Michael on your side makes all the difference. He’s not only a phenomenal attorney; he’s an incredible human being. I will be forever grateful for what he did for me and my family.
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Contact
122 W. Washington
Suite 850
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-602-4245
Fax: 608-630-8991
Email: Send a message
Website: https://randr.law/
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 5:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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