Gus Kallergis, Bankruptcy Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH
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Gus Kallergis is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.
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- Cleveland, OHIO
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- Handles Bankruptcy matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026).
About Gus Kallergis: Gus Kallergis is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.
Areas of practice
Gus's practice areas in Cleveland
Gus concentrates on bankruptcy. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gus handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Gus takes bankruptcy matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gus agrees to represent you.
Biography
Gus Kallergis, bankruptcy attorney serving Cleveland
Gus Kallergis is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Gus works from Cleveland, Ohio and takes on bankruptcy matters across the region.
Gus Kallergis, a Partner and Co-Chair of Calfee's Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group, has significant experience with both large and middle market Chapter 11 and business restructuring and commercial matters.
Gus focuses primarily on corporate restructuring, commercial and creditors’ rights, workouts, distressed sales and acquisitions and other insolvency-related matters. He has experience representing borrowers, debtors, directors, creditors, buyers of assets and businesses, secured lenders, ad hoc bondholder committees, official creditors’ committees, Chapter 7 trustees, lessors, lessees and other parties in commercial, distressed or insolvency-related transactions and litigation both inside and outside of bankruptcy.
Gus regularly represents lenders in DIP financing, workouts, loan sales, debt to equity conversion strategies, and collateral dispositions through U.C.C. Article 9 (secured party sales/friendly foreclosure), bankruptcy and receivership.
Gus also has extensive experience representing borrowers and lenders in commercial finance matters and also counseling clients with Uniform Commercial Code issues and controversies.
A substantial portion of Gus’ practice is devoted to representing buyers interested in acquiring assets out of bankruptcy, receivership and other distressed situations, including secured party sales.
Gus has been listed as a "Leading Lawyer" in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2021) in Ohio for Bankruptcy/Restructuring. He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2016-2022) in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law as well as Litigation - Bankruptcy. Gus also has been selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2017-2021).
Gus is a director (2014 – present) and currently the President of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association and a member of the Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute and ACG Cleveland.
He serves on the Parish Council at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. He is a trustee of the Cleveland AHEPA Scholarship Fund. Gus also serves on the board of the Shaker Youth Hockey Association (President 2019-2021).
Before joining Calfee in 2008, Gus was an associate at Jones Day. He became a Calfee partner in 2011.
How Gus handles bankruptcy matters
Gus Kallergis, a Partner and Co-Chair of Calfee's Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group, has significant experience with both large and middle market Chapter 11 and business restructuring and commercial matters. Gus focuses primarily on corporate restructuring, commercial and creditors’ rights, workouts, distressed sales and acquisitions and other insolvency-related matters. He has…
The kind of cases Gus takes
Gus reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Gus studied and practices
University of Notre Dame
J.D. · 1999
Yale University
B.A. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Gus's state bar admissions
United States, Ohio
ACTIVE
Gus studied at J.D. in University of Notre Dame and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Gus completed J.D. in University of Notre Dame and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gus runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Gus's legal honors and published work
Gus has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyer in Ohio for Bankruptcy/Restructuring Band 4 (2021-2022)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America©
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy (2016-2023)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Super Lawyers (2017-20221)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, (2026).
Locations
Gus Kallergis's office in Cleveland
Gus's primary office is at 1500 West Third Street, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Gus Kallergis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gus usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gus charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gus's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gus will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gus
Gus discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gus confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gus's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gus Kallergis
How much does it cost to hire Gus for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gus walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gus offer a free consultation?
Gus charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gus's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Gus's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gus gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gus take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Gus is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gus will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Gus?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gus will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gus accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Gus's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Bankruptcy attorneys serving Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio
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