Gilbert L Hamberg Law Office is a specialized legal practice focusing on bankruptcy and public utility regulatory law, distinguished by its singular expertise in representing utility companies and other creditors in complex financial proceedings. With a career spanning since 1977, attorney Gilbert L. Hamberg brings a rare combination of regulatory and bankruptcy experience, having clerked for a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and worked with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission before transitioning to private practice.
The firm’s approach emphasizes avoiding costly litigation through well-supported arguments and strategic negotiation, consistently achieving favorable settlements for clients. It primarily serves U.S. electric, gas, telephone, and other public utilities, helping them navigate bankruptcy risks and regulatory challenges. Gil Hamberg is nationally recognized for his speaking engagements and published articles on utility bankruptcy issues and holds a B-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Services Offered
- Bankruptcy representation for utilities and creditors
- Section 366 relief
- Preference defense
- Stay relief
- Fraudulent conveyance defense
- Proofs of claim and claims objections
- Executory contract disputes
- Analysis of disclosure statements and reorganization plans
- Environmental disputes
- Negotiation of terms and conditions
- Tariff term analysis
- Public utility regulatory representation
- Gas, electric, water, wastewater, and telephone rate case litigation
- Appellate litigation in utility matters
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Louisiana, the firm leverages deep industry knowledge to protect utilities from financial risks before, during, and after bankruptcy filings. Gilbert L. Hamberg’s background includes education from Temple University Law School and a clerkship under the Honorable Emil F. Goldhaber, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge.
