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Benesch Partner Seth J. Kleinman Named to Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Special Situations Lawyers Guide
August 26, 2026
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Benesch is proud to announce that Seth J. Kleinman, Chair of the firm’s Special Situations Practice Group, has been recognized in the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Special Situations Lawyers guide.
The guide honors attorneys across the country who advise clients through complex restructurings, distressed transactions, financial challenges, and other high-stakes special situations. Honorees were selected through a combination of submissions, independent journalistic research, and input from industry leaders and peers.
Based in Benesch’s Chicago office, Kleinman represents companies, lenders, investors, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders in sophisticated transactions, restructurings, and special situations matters. He is known for providing strategic, business-focused counsel that helps clients navigate challenging circumstances and achieve practical, value-driven outcomes.
Seth J. Kleinman is a Partner in Benesch’s Chicago office and Chair of the firm’s Special Situations Practice Group. He advises clients on complex transactions, restructurings, distressed investments, liability management matters, and other special situations, helping businesses and stakeholders navigate critical challenges and opportunities.
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