Washington, D.C. Address
Duane Morris LLP
505 9th Street, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-2166

Joel M. Walker practices in the areas of creditors' rights (including corporate bankruptcies and workouts) and business law in Duane Morris' Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. offices.

Mr. Walker's national bankruptcy and workout practice encompasses a wide range of issues. He has represented debtors, creditors (both secured and unsecured, including banks, committees, indenture trustees and bondholders), purchasers, and lessors in matters related to plans of reorganization, asset purchases, prosecution of claims and avoidance actions. Listed in Best Lawyers in America and as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Mr. Walker frequently lectures on these matters.

Mr. Walker has had significant roles in bankruptcy cases throughout the United States including those of the Pittsburgh Penguins, LTV Steel, Pen Holdings, Heartland Steel, Antaeus Technical and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Additionally, he has represented foreign entities with regard to insolvency issues.

In his representation of various businesses, Mr. Walker provides both legal advice and business counseling. He works with clients in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances throughout the United States. Mr. Walker has significant experience in related areas including raising capital, corporate governance, and general business advice.

Prior to joining Duane Morris, Mr. Walker was a principal in a business involved in international trade. That company represented or partnered with various businesses with regard to trade issues, particularly in South America and Japan.

Mr. Walker is a 1977 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a 1974 graduate of Miami University.

Areas Of Practice

Creditors' Rights
Corporate Bankruptcy and Workouts
Business Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Finance

Professional Activities

American Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association

Admissions

Pennsylvania
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1977

Experience

Duane Morris LLP
- Partner, 2003-present

Civic and Charitable Activities

Elder, Southminster Presbyterian Church