About Stanley B. Tarr
CHAIR, WILMINGTON OFFICE
Stanley Tarr concentrates his practice on bankruptcy and business reorganization matters. He represents debtors, creditors’ committees, hedge funds, institutional investors, asset purchasers, equipment lessors, and other interested parties across a wide range of industries, in connection with:
- Chapter 11 cases and reorganizations
- Out-of-court workouts and corporate restructuring
- Debtor-in-possession financing
- Creditors’ rights and remedies
Chambers USA notes that clients praise Stanley’s “intellect and stamina” and say that his “steady demeanor and strong substantive skills are a formidable combination.” Chambers sources also say that he “demonstrates good courtroom presence and enjoys a strong reputation” and that he “breaks down the complex nuances of bankruptcy law and Delaware practice in a way that clients can appreciate.”
Outside the Firm
Stanley coaches various youth sports in his community and provides pro bono services to the Healthy Kids Running Series.
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Experience
- NS8, as co-counsel to fraud prevention software company in its Chapter 11.
- Allied Nevada Gold Corp., as co-counsel to debtors, a precious metals mining exploration, development and processing business.
- Aéropostale Inc., as counsel to a member of the creditors’ committee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of teen apparel chain.
- Wet Seal LLC, as counsel to a member of the creditors’ committee in the 2015 Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of teen apparel retailer.
- Performance Sports Group, as counsel to unsecured creditors’ committee in Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of manufacturer of Bauer Hockey, Easton Baseball, and other performance sports equipment and apparel, in conjunction with parallel cross border CCAA proceedings in Canada.
- Radio Shack, Inc., as counsel to “first out” lenders in connection with $285 million debtor in possession financing.
- Centaur, LLC, as counsel to the creditors’ committee in the Chapter 11 of a gaming business.
- Friendly Ice Cream Corporation, as co-counsel to creditors’ committee in the Chapter 11 of a full-service restaurant chain and ice cream manufacturer.
- Indianapolis Downs, LLC, as counsel to an ad hoc second lien committee in the Chapter 11 of a gaming business.
- The Majestic Star Casino, LLC, as co-counsel to the creditors’ committee in the Chapter 11 of a gaming business.
- Marco Polo Seatrade as counsel to creditors’ committee in Chapter 11 of a shipping line.
- NewPage Corporation as co-counsel to second lien group in Chapter 11 of coated paper manufacturer.
- The SCO Group, Inc., as counsel to the Chapter 11 trustee responsible for restructuring debtor in computer operating system and software business.
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News & Views
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®August 20, 2026
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and PracticesJune 4, 2026
Honor / Honors & Awards
Blank Rome Recognized in Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas AwardsMay 22, 2026
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Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers GuideMarch 16, 2026
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®August 21, 2025
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and PracticesJune 5, 2025
Award / Honors & Awards
Blank Rome’s Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy Group Wins 2025 M&A Advisor Turnaround AwardJanuary 22, 2025
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®August 19, 2024
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Recognitions
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law, listed in Chambers USA
- 2023–2027, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2026, listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers
- 2017, Minority Business Leader Award, by Philadelphia Business Journal
- 2001, Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
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Memberships
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Delaware Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
- New York State Bar Association
Professional Activities
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
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Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - Delaware
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
Education
- University of Virginia, BA
- Fordham University School of Law, JD
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.