Marc B. Merklin
Shareholder
222 South Main Street
Suite 400
Akron, OH 44308
P 330.434.6919
F 330.376.4577
P 330.434.6919 | F 330.376.4577
Overview
Marc focuses on general business counseling, commercial law and business reorganizations. He represents creditors, debtors, committees and trustees in Chapter 11 reorganizations, as well as borrowers in loan transactions and bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Marc also works on the sale and acquisition of financially distressed companies.
Marc was named as a Fellow in the 30th Class of the American College of Bankruptcy, a prestigious recognition for those who have exhibited professional excellence and have made substantial contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency practice.
Marc is ranked as a leading practitioner by Chambers USA 2024 for Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Ohio) and is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell.
Services
Education
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law,
J.D.
- Order of the Coif
-
Case Western Reserve University,
B.A.
- magna cum laude
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Recognitions
- Selected by Chambers USA "Leaders in their Field" for Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Ohio) (2023-2024)
- Named The Best Lawyers® in America Akron Litigation-Bankruptcy "Lawyer of the Year" (2021)
- Named The Best Lawyers® in America Akron Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law "Lawyer of the Year" (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2024)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2006-2025); Commercial Litigation Law (2006-2025); Litigation - Bankruptcy Law (2006-2025)
- Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2008-2024)
- Selected as a "Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2013-2016, 2019-2020, 2024)
- Selected as a "Top 100 Ohio Lawyers" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2010-2016, 2020, 2024)
- Named a Fellow by the American Bar Foundation (2020)
- Named a Fellow by the American College of Bankruptcy (2019)
- Received the Norman Cohn Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (2018)
- Case Western Reserve University Society of Benchers Inductee (2018)
- Named a Difference Maker by Cleveland Jewish News (2017)
- Shultz Campus for Jewish Life Honoree (2014)
- Received the Distinguished Service Award and Community Builder Award from the United Way of Summit County
- President’s Award – Shaw Jewish Community Center
- Distinguished Service Award - Akron Jaycees
- Distinguished Leadership Award – Leadership Akron Alumni Association
- Isroff Young Leadership Award – Akron Jewish Community Federation
- Glauberman Leadership Award – Shaw Jewish Community Center
- Outstanding Service Award for Lawyers under 40 – Ohio State Bar Association
- Karl S. Hay Community Service Award by Brouse McDowell
- AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Past Chair, Board Member
- Graduate of Leadership Akron, Class XIV
- Akron, Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, and American Bar Association, Member
- Team NEO, Board Member
- Business Volunteers Unlimited, Board Member
Community Affiliations
- Past National Board Member, Jewish Community Centers Association of North America
- Past President: Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron
- Past President: Akron Bar Association
- Child Guidance & Family Solutions, Past Board Chair
- United Way of Summit County, Past Board Chair
- Akron Community Foundation, Past Board Chair
- County of Summit, Alcohol Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board, Past Board Chair
- Jewish Community Board of Akron, Past President
Services
- Banking & Financial Services
- Business Reorganization and Restructuring
- Closely Held & Family-Owned Businesses
- Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Equity
- Business and Commercial Litigation
Overview
Marc focuses on general business counseling, commercial law and business reorganizations. He represents creditors, debtors, committees and trustees in Chapter 11 reorganizations, as well as borrowers in loan transactions and bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Marc also works on the sale and acquisition of financially distressed companies.
Marc was named as a Fellow in the 30th Class of the American College of Bankruptcy, a prestigious recognition for those who have exhibited professional excellence and have made substantial contributions to the bankruptcy and insolvency practice.
Marc is ranked as a leading practitioner by Chambers USA 2024 for Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Ohio) and is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell.
Education
-
Case Western Reserve University School of Law,
J.D.
- Order of the Coif
-
Case Western Reserve University,
B.A.
- magna cum laude
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Recognitions
- Selected by Chambers USA "Leaders in their Field" for Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Ohio) (2023-2024)
- Named The Best Lawyers® in America Akron Litigation-Bankruptcy "Lawyer of the Year" (2021)
- Named The Best Lawyers® in America Akron Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law "Lawyer of the Year" (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2024)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2006-2025); Commercial Litigation Law (2006-2025); Litigation - Bankruptcy Law (2006-2025)
- Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2008-2024)
- Selected as a "Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2013-2016, 2019-2020, 2024)
- Selected as a "Top 100 Ohio Lawyers" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine (2010-2016, 2020, 2024)
- Named a Fellow by the American Bar Foundation (2020)
- Named a Fellow by the American College of Bankruptcy (2019)
- Received the Norman Cohn Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (2018)
- Case Western Reserve University Society of Benchers Inductee (2018)
- Named a Difference Maker by Cleveland Jewish News (2017)
- Shultz Campus for Jewish Life Honoree (2014)
- Received the Distinguished Service Award and Community Builder Award from the United Way of Summit County
- President’s Award – Shaw Jewish Community Center
- Distinguished Service Award - Akron Jaycees
- Distinguished Leadership Award – Leadership Akron Alumni Association
- Isroff Young Leadership Award – Akron Jewish Community Federation
- Glauberman Leadership Award – Shaw Jewish Community Center
- Outstanding Service Award for Lawyers under 40 – Ohio State Bar Association
- Karl S. Hay Community Service Award by Brouse McDowell
- AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Past Chair, Board Member
- Graduate of Leadership Akron, Class XIV
- Akron, Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State, and American Bar Association, Member
- Team NEO, Board Member
- Business Volunteers Unlimited, Board Member
Community Affiliations
- Past National Board Member, Jewish Community Centers Association of North America
- Past President: Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron
- Past President: Akron Bar Association
- Child Guidance & Family Solutions, Past Board Chair
- United Way of Summit County, Past Board Chair
- Akron Community Foundation, Past Board Chair
- County of Summit, Alcohol Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board, Past Board Chair
- Jewish Community Board of Akron, Past President