Atty. Charles A. Postler
Charles A. Postler is a partner with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL
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About Charles A. Postler at a Glance
Charles A. Postler is a business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1984) and Spring Hill College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles A. Postler
- Charles A. Postler is a partner with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida
- His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law
- He represents clients in sale, acquisition, and financing transactions across a broad range of industries, including matters involving public companies, multinational commercial enterprises, luxury resorts, and high-value assets such as 150-foot Feadship yachts
- Mr. Postler regularly advises clients in both traditional merger and acquisition transactions and complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
- In the Chapter 11 context, he is frequently involved in drafting plans of reorganization and disclosure statements in many of the firm’s significant cases
- His work also includes the preparation and negotiation of transactional documents, debtor-in-possession financing arrangements, and plan confirmation funding documents
- In addition to transactional matters, Mr. Postler maintains an active bankruptcy court practice and makes regular court appearances on behalf of debtors and other parties in interest
- He has played a key role in the firm’s representation of publicly traded companies, including Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. and Biovest International, Inc., as well as hospitals and other healthcare-related entities in Chapter 11 proceedings
- Mr. Postler joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA as a partner in 1991
- Prior to joining the firm, he practiced for eight years with Fowler, White, Gillen, Boggs, Villareal and Banker, P.A. in Tampa, Florida, where he was a partner at the time of his departure
- During his tenure at Fowler, White, his practice included securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and banking law
- He also served as co-counsel with the Stichter, Riedel firm in the Trust America Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
Practice Areas Explained
Charles A. Postler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles A. Postler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Tampa
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Charles A. Postler is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Tampa
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Charles A. Postler is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Tampa Choose Charles A. Postler
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Charles A. Postler's practice in the field of business, real estate, and bankruptcy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Charles A. Postler can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Charles A. Postler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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