Crystal H. Thornton-Illar

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Partner at Leech Tishman
525 William Penn Place, 28th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Overall Rating

4.2
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7 Reviews
Overall Rating

4.2
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7 Reviews

Peer Reviews

4.2
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7

Peer Reviews

4.2
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7
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Crystal H. Thornton-Illar regularly advises clients on both commercial and consumer bankruptcy matters.

Over the course of her career, Crystal has represented commercial debtors, secured creditors, landlords, and trustees in both chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. She has also represented creditors’ committees. Crystal is experienced in both prosecuting and defending preference and fraudulent transfer actions. She has also assisted various commercial clients in achieving out of court workouts with creditors, alleviating the need for a bankruptcy proceeding.

In addition to being well-versed in commercial bankruptcy matters, Crystal has extensive experience in representing individual debtors in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Crystal has assisted numerous individuals in obtaining a fresh financial start by way of a bankruptcy discharge. Prior to joining Leech Tishman, Crystal was an associate at Zebley, Mehalov & White, where she focused her practice on representing consumer debtors and assisting chapter 7 trustees in bankruptcy-related litigation.

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights

University Attended:

Salem College, B.A., cum laude, 2001

Law School Attended:

Ohio Northern University College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 2004

Year of First Admission:

2004

Admission:

2004, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Memberships:

Pennsylvania Bar Association; Allegheny County Bar Association

Birth Information:

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1979

ISLN:

918423403

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Other Information

Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

4.2/5.0 (7 reviews)

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4.3/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.3/5.0
Judgment
4.3/5.0
Communication
4.1/5.0
Legal Experience
4.1/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/02/14 in Bankruptcy

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/02/14 in Bankruptcy Chapter 11

Crystal is very courteous and professional.

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4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/23/14 in Bankruptcy

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4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/10/14 in Bankruptcy

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4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/02/14 in Bankruptcy Reorganization

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4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/14 in Bankruptcy

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3.6/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/02/14 in Bankruptcy

I have been involved with Crystal in a few cases but have not dealt with her directly, - mostly her senior partners.

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Pittsburgh, PA
525 William Penn Place, 28th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-944-2875 Phone
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