Stephen B. Porterfield

Stephen B. Porterfield

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Litigation - Bankruptcy
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About Stephen

Stephen B. Porterfield is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he leads the Dentons Sirote Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy team and also serves as Dentons Sirote's General Counsel. Stephen handles a wide variety of commercial litigation matters that routinely arise in bankruptcy proceedings or involve other creditors' rights or creditor liability issues. He tries cases in both state and federal courts, representing creditors and trustees in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.

Stephen B. Porterfield is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he leads the Dentons Sirote Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy team and also serves as Dentons Sirote's General Counsel. Stephen handles a wide variety of commercial litigation matters that routinely arise in bankruptcy proceedings or involve other creditors' rights or creditor liability issues. He tries cases in both state and federal courts, representing creditors and trustees in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 04, 2026

Always Available and Kept Me Informed Throughout

When my business faced creditor lawsuits during Chapter 11 proceedings, Stephen's responsiveness was exceptional. He answered emails within hours, scheduled regular updates, and explained complex lega...

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Unmatched Knowledge in Creditor Rights Litigation

Stephen's expertise in creditor debtor rights is truly impressive. He represented our company in a complex commercial litigation case involving fraudulent transfers, and his deep understanding of both...

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a Favorable Settlement Against All Odds

As a trustee in a bankruptcy proceeding, I hired Stephen to recover assets from a resistant debtor. Through skilled negotiation, he achieved a settlement that recovered 85% of the claimed amount, far...

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During Financial Crisis

Facing personal bankruptcy was overwhelming, but Stephen showed genuine compassion. He listened patiently to my concerns, never made me feel judged, and tailored a Chapter 7 strategy that protected my...

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Diego Alvarez

Jan 04, 2026

Exemplary Professionalism in Federal Court

Stephen's professionalism in federal bankruptcy court was outstanding. Representing our creditor group, he maintained a respectful yet assertive demeanor, earning the judge's respect. His reputation a...