NEWS | BANKRUPTCY & RESTRUCTURING | OCTOBER 2026
WH Burkley, Managing Partner, Kirk B.Burkley was recently featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times, sharing his perspective on the rise in commercial bankruptcy filings across Western Pennsylvania.
“With inflation and interest rates on the rise and the added burden of municipalities increasing taxes, it will put significant pressure on businesses,” Burkley said. “I see filings continuing to increase.”
As businesses navigate mounting financial pressures, Kirk offers valuable insight into the challenges shaping the region’s bankruptcy and restructuring landscape.
Read the full article: https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2026/10/28/bankruptcy-filings-q3-2026.html
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Kirk B. Burkley | Managing Partner | 412.456.8108 | kburkley@whburkley.com
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