Wilmington, DE (May 15, 2026) — Esbrook P.C. announced today that Maria Aprile Sawczuk has joined the Firm as Restructuring and Bankruptcy Partner in its Delaware office. Maria represents debtors, creditor committees, and individual creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, as well as in out-of-court restructurings and commercial lending transactions, including loan restructurings and debtor-in-possession financings.
Maria has played a role in a broad range of bankruptcy cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and across the country, advising a diverse set of stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, official committees, liquidating trustees, landlords and tenants, equipment lessors, asset purchasers, and parties involved in avoidance actions. In addition to her restructuring and bankruptcy practice, she also offers a wide range of business, corporate, and finance services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Maria to our growing Delaware office. She has represented virtually every type of constituency in restructuring and bankruptcy matters, including chapter 11 debtors, and that breadth of experience makes her an outstanding addition to our team. Maria has built a well-earned reputation for delivering practical, client-focused solutions in complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. Her presence in Wilmington significantly strengthens our ability to serve clients in one of the nation’s leading bankruptcy jurisdictions. I look forward to working alongside Maria to deliver results for our clients and to continue growing our restructuring and bankruptcy practice,” said Scott J. Leonhardt, Delaware Restructuring and Bankruptcy Partner.