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R. Scott Alsterda

Chicago, IL

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R. Scott Alsterda is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.

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Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Bankruptcy
  • Handles Bankruptcy matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026).

About R. Scott Alsterda: R. Scott Alsterda is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

R. Scott Alsterda represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About R. Scott Alsterda

Scott Alsterda concentrates his practice on counseling and litigation in pursuit of his clients’ business interests and opportunities in financially troubled situations. He also serves as a Chapter 7 trustee in commercial and consumer bankruptcy cases.

What do you focus on?

I focus my practice on a variety of issues including enforcement of contract rights, pursuit of claims and remedies against third parties, defense of claims against my clients and the pursuit of business interests and opportunities in the insolvency arena. My service as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee includes investigating the financial dealings of debtors and liquidating or recovering assets for distributions to creditors.

I represent business entities and individuals in a wide array of insolvency, restructuring, workout and bankruptcy cases. I work with secured lenders, landlords, owners, vendors, buyers, insurance companies, municipalities, creditors’ committees, trustees and debtors. I have been involved in cases in a variety of sectors from commercial lending and real estate to manufacturing and hospitality, among others.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    J.D. · 1980

  • Bowdoin College

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Illinois, Illinoios

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

70 West Madison Street, Suite 5200

Chicago, Illinois 60602-4378

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  • What areas of law does R. Scott Alsterda practice?

    R. Scott Alsterda focuses on Bankruptcy.

  • Where is R. Scott Alsterda located?

    R. Scott Alsterda primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 70 West Madison Street, Suite 5200.

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