Mr. Bixler brings over twenty years of experience in corporate restructuring and has worked on a wide variety of Chapter 11 issues. He has advised clients on pre-bankruptcy preparation and post-filing case administration, schedule and statement preparation and other Chapter 11 reporting requirements, claims reconciliation, lease assumption/ rejection analysis and contract management, plan, solicitation and exit processes. Mr. Bixler has worked on various litigated matters including preference and reclamation actions.

Mr. Bixler has worked with clients across various industries, including energy, mining, financial services, airline, manufacturing, medical, transportation, retail, high tech and home building. His notable clients include Rite Aid Corporation, SVB Financial Group, the previous parent company of Silicon Valley Bank , Celsius Network, Ascena Retail Group, Seadrill, Ltd., Sandridge Energy, Noranda Aluminum, Vantage Drilling, Conexant Systems, Coldwater Creek, Grubb & Ellis, Exide Technologies, Blockbuster, Inc., and Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc..

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Bixler practiced law in the restructuring group at Kirkland & Ellis, LLP where he advised on large restructuring engagements, including United Airlines and Collins & Aikman.

Mr. Bixler earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from Indiana University.