Rick is Chair of firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Commercial Law Practice. With over 30 years of experience in commercial law, workouts, and reorganizations, he maintains a national practice, focusing on insolvency issues and business restructurings, both in Chapter 11 and in out-of-court workouts.
Some of his debtor Chapter 11 representations include Alpha Omega Jewelers; Joan Fabrics Corporation; Malden Mills Industries Inc.; ACT Manufacturing, Inc.; Filene’s Basement, Inc.; divine, Inc.; and Great Northern Paper, Inc. Rick frequently represents other constituencies, including secured and unsecured creditors and acquirers of businesses, in Chapter 11 cases.
Rick serves as an adjunct professor of law at Boston University School of Law. He is recognized for his experience on issues related to Chapter 11 reorganizations, and has authored and edited chapters in numerous publications. Rick is a vice president of the American College of Bankruptcy and also serves as the chair of that organization's Education Programs Committee.
Rick’s reputation for excellence in the bankruptcy and insolvency field is well-noted. He is often cited in leading publications, such as Reuters, Dow Jones, and the Boston Globe, and he has also appeared on national television on CNBC.
His commitment to the legal profession is demonstrated by his deep involvement in several professional organizations. Rick also dedicates a substantial amount of his time to academic and civic endeavors. In 2010, Rick was honored at the American College of Bankruptcy’s 10th Annual First Circuit Reception for his distinguished service as First Circuit Regent, and for his many contributions to the practice of bankruptcy law.
Recognitions & Awards
- Chambers USA: Massachusetts (Star Individual) – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2004 – 2013)
- Best Lawyers in America: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy (1983 – 2013)
- Boston Best Lawyers: Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Lawyer of the Year (2010)
- Boston Best Lawyers: Litigation – Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year (2013)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers (2009 – 2011)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Top 10 Lawyers (2007 – 2008)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights (2004 – 2012)
- Silver Shingle Award for Distinguished Service to the School of Law, Boston University (2004)
Professional & Community Involvement
- Vice President, American College of Bankruptcy
- Chairman, Education Committee of American College of Bankruptcy
- Co-chair, Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 of the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Chairman, Mediation Sub-Committee on Model Rules of the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Past national board member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Past director, New England Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Member, Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys
- Member, Commercial Law League of America
- Past president, Executive Committee of Boston University School of Law Alumni Association
- Member, Executive Committee of Boston University School of Law Alumni Association
- Past co-chair, Charles P. Normandin Fund
Rick is Chair of firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Commercial Law Practice. With over 30 years of experience in commercial law, workouts, and reorganizations, he maintains a national practice, focusing on insolvency issues and business restructurings, both in Chapter 11 and in out-of-court workouts.
Some of his debtor Chapter 11 representations include Alpha Omega Jewelers; Joan Fabrics Corporation; Malden Mills Industries Inc.; ACT Manufacturing, Inc.; Filene’s Basement, Inc.; divine, Inc.; and Great Northern Paper, Inc. Rick frequently represents other constituencies, including secured and unsecured creditors and acquirers of businesses, in Chapter 11 cases.
Rick serves as an adjunct professor of law at Boston University School of Law. He is recognized for his experience on issues related to Chapter 11 reorganizations, and has authored and edited chapters in numerous publications. Rick is a vice president of the American College of Bankruptcy and also serves as the chair of that organization's Education Programs Committee.
Rick’s reputation for excellence in the bankruptcy and insolvency field is well-noted. He is often cited in leading publications, such as Reuters, Dow Jones, and the Boston Globe, and he has also appeared on national television on CNBC.
His commitment to the legal profession is demonstrated by his deep involvement in several professional organizations. Rick also dedicates a substantial amount of his time to academic and civic endeavors. In 2010, Rick was honored at the American College of Bankruptcy’s 10th Annual First Circuit Reception for his distinguished service as First Circuit Regent, and for his many contributions to the practice of bankruptcy law.
Recognitions & Awards
- Chambers USA: Massachusetts (Star Individual) – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2004 – 2013)
- Best Lawyers in America: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy (1983 – 2013)
- Boston Best Lawyers: Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Lawyer of the Year (2010)
- Boston Best Lawyers: Litigation – Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year (2013)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers (2009 – 2011)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Top 10 Lawyers (2007 – 2008)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights (2004 – 2012)
- Silver Shingle Award for Distinguished Service to the School of Law, Boston University (2004)
Professional & Community Involvement
- Vice President, American College of Bankruptcy
- Chairman, Education Committee of American College of Bankruptcy
- Co-chair, Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 of the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Chairman, Mediation Sub-Committee on Model Rules of the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Past national board member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Past director, New England Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Member, Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys
- Member, Commercial Law League of America
- Past president, Executive Committee of Boston University School of Law Alumni Association
- Member, Executive Committee of Boston University School of Law Alumni Association
- Past co-chair, Charles P. Normandin Fund
Speaking Engagements
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Moderator,
Views from the Bench,
7th Annual Credit and Bankruptcy Symposium,
Turnaround Management Association, Uncasville, CT
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Moderator,
Exploring Troubled Business Situations – The CTP Perspective,
The 24th Annual Conference of the Turnaround Management Association,
Boston, MA
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Panelist,
Pushing the Envelope in the Plan Confirmation Process,
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges,
Bankruptcy Judges of the United States , San Diego, CA
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Speaker,
2012 Complex Financial Restructuring Program / Southwest Bankruptcy Conference,
American Bankruptcy Institute
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Panelist,
Everything the General Counsel Should Know about Chapter 11 Bankruptcy,
West LegalEdcenter , Webinar
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Speaker,
ABI Complex Financial Restructuring Program,
American Bankruptcy Institute, New York, NY
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Speaker,
Seaside Chat,
Northeast Bankruptcy Conference,
American Bankruptcy Institute, Newport, RI
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Speaker,
The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Capital Markets,
Executive LL.M. Luncheon Series,
Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA
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Speaker,
Ethics (Professional Practice v. Corporate),
AIRA 27th Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference,
Boston, MA
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Panelist,
Outer Contours of Bankruptcy Jurisdiction,
Bankruptcy Bench Meets Bar Conference,
Boston Bar Association Bankruptcy Section, Boston, MA
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Panelist,
Bankruptcy Asset Sales: Value-Maximizing Strategies,
ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting,
American Bar Association, Boston, MA
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Speaker,
The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Capital Markets,
First and Seventh Circuits Luncheon Meeting,
American College of Bankruptcy, Washington, DC
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Moderator,
American Bankruptcy Institute Complex Financial Restructuring Program,
New York, NY
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Speaker,
Views from the Bench Judges Panel; Judicial Panelists,
Credit & Bankruptcy Symposium,
Turnaround Management Association Northeast Chapter
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Speaker,
Alternatives to Bankruptcy,
New England Region One Day Conference,
Commercial Law League of America
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Speaker,
Outlook for Restructuring Industry,
Northeast Bankruptcy Conference,
American Bankruptcy Institute, Carroll, NH
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Speaker,
Commercial Property Leases and Bankruptcy: Considerations for Retailers and Landlords,
Shopping for Answers: Strategies for Retailers in a Distressed Environment,
Mintz Levin, Webinar
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Faculty,
Chapter 11 in the Current Meltdown: Does it Work?",
Chapter 11 in the Current Meltdown: Does it Work? ,
American College of Bankruptcy, Newton, MA
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Panelist,
For Better or Worse: Chapter 11 in the Post-BAPCPA Downturn,
DePaul Business and Commercial Law Journal Symposium
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Panelist,
Outsiders’ Dilemma: Achieving organizational Buy-in as Restructuring Advisors,
Annual HBS Turnaround Conference,
Harvard Business School Turnaround Club, Cambridge, MA
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Panelist,
Understanding Receiverships,
Fall New York Meeting for the Commercial Law League of America, New York, NY
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Speaker,
The Impact of the Subprime Meltdown,
Commercial Law League of America
Newsroom
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Featured in
Q&A with Rick Mikels, Law360 ()
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Mintz Levin’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Commercial Law Practice Receives Community Impact Award in 7th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, ()
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Seventy-One Mintz Levin Attorneys Named 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars , ()
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Mintz Levin Attorney Richard E. Mikels Named Best Lawyers’ Boston Litigation-Bankruptcy “Lawyer of the Year”, ()
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Sixty Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2013 Edition, ()
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Quoted in
Bankruptcy Lawyers Balk at Disclosure Plan, Boston Business Journal ()
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Forty-One Mintz Levin Attorneys Featured in Chambers USA 2012 Guide, ()
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Quoted in
Shutterfly’s $24M Stalking Horse Bid For Kodak Unit, Law360 ()
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Fifty-Two Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers, ()
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Forty-Three Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2012 Edition, ()
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Thirty Four Mintz Levin Attorneys Featured in Chambers USA 2011 Guide, ()
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Forty-Nine Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers, ()
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Thirty-Nine Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2011 Edition, ()
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Mintz Levin Adds Six Attorneys to Chambers USA 2010 Guide, ()
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Richard E. Mikels Named Boston Best Lawyers Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debts Rights Lawyer of the Year, ()
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Forty-Eight Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers, ()
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Thirty-One Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2010 Edition, ()
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Chambers USA Names 22 Mintz Levin Attorneys Leaders in Their Fields for 2009, ()
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Twenty-Nine Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2009 Edition, ()
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Forty-Six Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers, ()
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Chambers USA Names 20 Mintz Levin Attorneys Leaders in their Fields for 2008, ()
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Forty-Five Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers, ()
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Twenty-Four Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2008 Edition, ()
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Chambers USA Names 19 Mintz Levin Attorneys Leaders in Their Fields for 2007, ()